College Coursework. 14.4.1.1 Undergraduate or graduate college coursework must be earned at an accredited institution to be eligible for educational unit placement or advancement. The publication “
College Coursework. A. Undergraduate or graduate college coursework must be earned at an accredited institution to be eligible for in-service lane advancement. The publication “
College Coursework. Each teacher who successfully passes a three hour pre-approved university or college course in the teacher’s area of assignment, or that fulfills the requirements of an additional endorsement, or for a Master’s, Specialist, or Doctoral Degree in the teacher’s area of assignment shall receive the increase per 3 hour course. Courses that are not 3 hours will be pro-rated on a per hour basis, which shall be determined at the time of pre-approval. The Administration has final authority on the percent increase per course, which shall be determined at the time of pre-approval. All courses must be pre-approved as provided for in article 3.8 of the negotiated agreement. The increase will be paid for the entire school year based upon the spring, fall, and summer prior to the current school year.
College Coursework a. Coursework must relate to the employee’s current assignment or be in preparation for another position within the district. Typically, this would include acquiring skills and knowledge necessary for advancement to positions closely related to the current assignment or to qualify for and advance to another position which is pertinent to the mission of Ottawa Hills Local School District.
College Coursework a. A teacher may be reimbursed for college courses at the rate of four hundred dollars ($ 400) per credit hour. In order to receive reimbursement, the course(s) taken by the teacher must be approved in advance by the Superintendent, and the teacher must produce proof of a passing grade in the course. Payment shall occur two (2) times per year at the regular December and May school board meetings. Requests for reimbursement must be turned in to the Superintendent’s office by December 1 and May 1. Reimbursement for college credits shall be capped at fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) per school year. Approval for reimbursement for college course(s) shall be on a first come, first served basis until the fifteen thousand dollar ($15,000) cap is reached. A teacher may not receive reimbursement for more than three (3) credits per year unless additional college credits are approved by the Superintendent.
College Coursework. Coursework from four-year colleges does not require the prior approval of the Units Evaluation Committee. However, final approval and verification is required. A quarter unit will equal to 2/3 of a semester unit.
College Coursework. Each teacher who successfully passes a three-hour pre-approved university or college course in the teacher’s area of assignment, or that fulfills the requirements of an additional endorsement, or for a Master’s, Specialist, or Doctoral Degree in the teacher’s area of assignment shall receive the increase per 3-hour course. Courses that are not 3 hours will be prorated on a per hour basis, which shall be determined at the time of pre-approval. The Administration has final authority on the percent increase per course, which shall be determined at the time of pre-approval. Bargaining members are limited to 6 hours of pre-approved credit per year with the exception of District required graduate program coursework. All courses must be pre-approved as provided for in article 3.6 of the negotiated agreement. The increase will be paid for the entire school year based upon the summer, spring, and fall prior to the current school year. Should new courses be offered to students, all current Olympia teachers shall be offered the opportunity to apply for said positions. If the District approves a teacher to take coursework for these new courses or to expand their endorsements to meet the needs of the District (ex. Driver’s Education, technology course), the District shall either
