Common use of Professional Development Allocation Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Allocation. The Board will receive, in 2008-09, a one-time allocation for professional development and training for support workers. The proportionate share of money for the bargaining unit as provided by the Ministry of Education will be used to support the professional development of bargaining unit members in 2008-09 and/or 2009-10. It is understood that the total amount used for professional development activities for members of the bargaining unit shall not exceed the bargaining unit’s proportionate share (based on FTE data as of October 31, 2006 as reported in Appendix “H” in the 2006-07 Financial Statements) of the fund provided by the Ministry of Education. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and CUPE 5555 have jointly agreed to a philosophy which encourages professional development for all members. CUPE 5555 is recognized as an equal participant in the Joint Staff Improvement Committee. It is agreed the Joint Staff Improvement Committee will meet on this issue within thirty (30) days of ratification to review professional development issues and make recommendations for upcoming professional development opportunities for members.

Professional Development Allocation. The Board will receive, in 2008-09, a one-time allocation for professional development and training for support workers. The proportionate share of money for the bargaining unit as provided by the Ministry of Education will be used to support the professional development of bargaining unit members in 2008-09 and/or 2009-10. It is understood that the total amount used for professional development activities for members of the bargaining unit shall not exceed the bargaining unit’s proportionate share (based on FTE data as of October 31, 2006 as reported in Appendix “H” in the 2006-07 Financial Statements) of the fund provided by the Ministry of Education. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and CUPE 5555 have jointly agreed to a philosophy which encourages professional development for all members. CUPE 5555 is recognized as an equal participant in the Joint Staff Improvement Committee. It is agreed the Joint Staff Improvement Committee will meet on this issue within thirty (30) days of ratification to review professional development issues and make recommendations for upcoming professional development opportunities for members. Dated at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ this 31st day of October 2008.