Common use of PROFESSIONAL COURSES Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL COURSES. 15.1 The Superintendent may grant members a leave of absence with pay, within the limitations of the budget, for the purpose of attending educational conventions, professional meetings, training institutes, and other activities which have a demonstrable relationship to the improvement of professional skills. Written request for such leave must be filed with the employee's building principal, coordinator or director at least ten (10) school days in advance. Exceptions may be made where notice of the activity was not received more than ten (10) school days in advance. Pre-approval for participation in such a program must have been received from the principal or coordinator, and Superintendent or her/his designee in order for the member to so participate. Upon successful completion of a pre-approved, job-related course for professional improvement, an employee will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $300.00 for the cost of the course. Such reimbursement will be made only after the employee produces evidence of the following: course pre-approval by the principal, coordinator or director, the Superintendent or her/his designee, and the Business Office; documentation substantiating payment to a college or university; and a final grade report indicating that the employee has passed the course. Course reimbursement will be limited to one (1) course per school year for any one employee of the Unit. The total amount for reimbursement granted to the Association in any full school year will be $1,200.00. Tuition reimbursement awards will be made on a first come, first serve basis. All requests for tuition reimbursement must be made by January 15 of a school year. 15.2 If an employee is required, per administrative order, to attend a workshop, seminar, or conference which occurs during a regular work day, the employee shall be paid her/his regular full day's pay plus reimbursement of reasonable expenses for fees, meals, lodging, and transportation incurred by employees who attend workshops, seminars, and conferences for the purpose of becoming familiar with new office practices and equipment such as word processors and computers at the request of and/or with the advance approval of the immediate supervisor. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit voluntary attendance at such workshop, seminar, or conference, providing the immediate supervisor has the Superintendent's approval for expenditure of funds.

PROFESSIONAL COURSES. 15.1 The Superintendent may grant members a leave of absence with pay, within the limitations of the budget, for the purpose of attending educational conventions, professional meetings, training institutes, and other activities which have a demonstrable relationship to the improvement of professional skills. Written request for such leave must be filed with the employee's building principal, coordinator or director at least ten (10) school days in advance. Exceptions may be made where notice of the activity was not received more than ten (10) school days in advance. Pre-approval for participation in such a program must have been received from the principal or coordinator, and Superintendent or her/his designee in order for the member to so participate. Upon successful completion of a pre-approved, job-related course for professional improvement, an employee will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $300.00 400.00 for the cost of the course. Such reimbursement will be made only after the employee produces evidence of the following: course pre-approval by the principal, coordinator or director, the Superintendent or her/his designee, and the Business Office; documentation substantiating payment to a college or university; and a final grade report indicating that the employee has passed the course. Course reimbursement will be limited to one (1) course per school year for any one employee of the Unit. The total amount for reimbursement granted to the Association in any full school year will be $1,200.001500.00. Tuition reimbursement awards will be made on a first come, first serve basis. All requests for tuition reimbursement must be made by January 15 of a school year. 15.2 If an employee is required, per administrative order, to attend a workshop, seminar, or conference which occurs during a regular work day, the employee shall be paid her/his regular full day's pay plus reimbursement of reasonable expenses for fees, meals, lodging, and transportation incurred by employees who attend workshops, seminars, and conferences for the purpose of becoming familiar with new office practices and equipment such as word processors and computers at the request of and/or with the advance approval of the immediate supervisor. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit voluntary attendance at such workshop, seminar, or conference, providing the immediate supervisor has the Superintendent's approval for expenditure of funds.