Classified Professional Growth Program. The Classified Professional Growth Program entitles bargaining unit members to apply for funds for the purpose of continuing education at an accredited or certified two (2) year college, four year college, university, trade or technical college level with the intent of improved performance in their current classification and preparation for promotion to a higher classification with OMSD. Said funds would be available on a reimbursement basis only, based upon successful completion of the approved coursework.
Classified Professional Growth Program. INTRODUCTION Classified employees constitute an integral part of the Escondido Union School District and are vital to its educational programs and the school system itself. High levels of success and achievement by classified em- ployees are essential to the efficient, effective and economical operations of the Escondido Union School District. The value of professional growth activities for employees has long been recognized. Rapid and continuous changes in public school system needs and requirements which result in increasing responsibilities of oper- ating and administering our school district, make it imperative for all employees to perform quality service. The Professional Growth Program for Classified Employees encourages improvement of knowledge, skills and abilities through continuous education. As a school district, we believe in ensuring that every child receives a quality education so that we can actu- alize their unlimited potential. Professional growth provides for the continuous, purposeful engagement in learning activities to preserve and expand high standards of performance by classified employees. Professional growth results in: ♦ Increased knowledge, understanding and skills in the employee’s regular assignment, ♦ Personal development through alertness to and awareness of human, cultural and social factors of our society ♦ An increased understanding and awareness of fields closely related to the employee’s area of ac- tivity. Continuous learning benefits not only the individual, but the Escondido Union School District and the com- munity as a whole. Professional growth should be a joint enterprise between the employee and the district and should, there- fore, be planned together in order to ensure maximum gain for both the employee and the district. All em- ployees are invited to take part in the PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PROGRAM. CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PROGRAM 3
Classified Professional Growth Program. APPROVAL OF COURSEWORK **Obtain Approval BEFORE Beginning a Class/Course** Employees desiring to take courses for professional growth credit must secure approval from the Classified Human Re- sources Department BEFORE taking the class by submitting a completed “Application for Approval of Classified Profes- sional Growth Credits,” (form S. PERS. 124). Upon approval by the Classified Personnel Office, one copy of the signed form will be returned to the employee. Note: Planned coursework must be completed through a regionally or nation- ally accredited educational institution to qualify for the Classified Professional Growth Program. VERIFICATION OF COURSEWORK **Submit Proof of Passing the Preapproved Class/Course** After completion of any approved coursework, official verification of passing grades shall be submitted to the Classified Personnel Office by the employee as soon as practicable.
Classified Professional Growth Program. EARNING AN INCREMENT
Classified Professional Growth Program. PAYMENT FOR AN INCREMENT
