Common use of Professional Development Day Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Day. a. Any teacher, if he so desires, shall be released from teaching one (1) day each year for the purpose of visiting other schools, attending workshops or attending educational conferences directly related to professional practices or instructional improvement. The teacher shall submit a written request to the principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the leave, if possible. i. The teacher shall be paid his regular salary for this day. ii. Additional days for the same purpose may be granted upon written request to the principal, subject to the approval of the Board at its discretion. iii. Registration fees, lodging and travel expenses may be paid upon written request of the teacher, subject to the approval of the Board at its discretion. iv. Such request shall be filed with the principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the leave day(s), if possible. v. The Superintendent shall give the teacher written notification of the approval or denial of the payment of expenses and/or additional days. Such notification shall be within a reasonable time, generally five (5) days or less. vi. Upon return, the teacher will file a brief written report with the principal stating: the activity attended, the date and place of the activity, and comments and an evaluation of the activity by the teacher.

Professional Development Day. a. Any teacher, if he so desires, shall be released from teaching one (1) day each year for the purpose of visiting other schools, attending workshops or attending educational conferences directly related to professional practices or instructional improvement. The teacher shall submit a written request to the principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the leave, if possible. i. The teacher shall be paid his regular salary for this day. ii. Additional days for the same purpose may be granted upon written request to the principal, subject to the approval of the Board at its discretion. iii. Registration fees, lodging and travel expenses may be paid upon written request of the teacher, subject to the approval of the Board at its discretion. iv. Such a request shall be filed with the principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the leave day(s), if possible. v. The Superintendent shall give the teacher written notification of the approval or denial of the payment of expenses and/or additional days. Such notification shall be within a reasonable time, generally five (5) days or less. vi. Upon return, the teacher will file a brief written report with the principal stating: the activity attended, the date and place of the activity, and comments and an evaluation of the activity by the teacher.