Common use of Professional Development Pool Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Pool. ‌ 24.01 There will be a pool totaling ten (10) work days per calendar year which can be accessed by employees for the purpose of professional development. Employees desiring to access any of these ten (10) days off with pay shall submit a written request at least fourteen (14) days prior to the day(s) requested, and such request must specify the nature of the professional development activity. Professional development days will be granted at the discretion of the Employer, who shall take into account the Employer’s operational needs, the employee’s seniority, teaching schedule, and the nature of the activity. The Employer may restrict the number of the employees seeking to take professional development on the same day. Preference will be given to employees who have not previously applied.

Professional Development Pool. ‌ 24.01 There will be a pool totaling ten (10) work days per calendar year which can be accessed by employees for the purpose of professional development. Employees desiring to access any of these ten (10) days off with pay shall submit a written request such in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the day(s) day requested, and such request must specify the nature of the professional development activity. Professional development days will be granted at the discretion of the Employer, who shall take into account the Employer’s operational needs, the employee’s seniority, teaching schedule, and the nature of the activity. The Employer may restrict the number of the employees seeking to take professional development time off on the same day. Preference will be given to employees who have not previously applied.