Common use of Educational Supplement Clause in Contracts

Educational Supplement. Initial Qualification Employees wishing to apply for a professional growth supplement shall make written application on approved form(s) to the Chief Human Resource Officer no later than June 30th. Applications received after June 30th will not be considered. Applications for a professional growth supplement submitted prior to June 1st will be returned to the applicant. Upon receipt of the application, the Chief Human Resource Officer will determine eligibility. If approved, payment for the appropriate category will be made to the employee in a lump sum prior to September 30th of the subsequent fiscal year. If the application is denied for any reason, the applicant will be notified prior to August. Applications, which are denied, may be appealed to the Superintendent or his designee. The decision of the Superintendent or his designee will be considered final and will not be subject to appeal. Hours and credits earned in one category may not be used in another category. Supplements will not be awarded for any certification, training, or in-service points, which are a requirement of the employee’s job description.