Common use of Professional Development Program Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Program. 1. Prior to the commencement of each fiscal year beginning during the term of this Agreement, the Board shall appropriate for use within the following fiscal year, the sum of at least Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for the length of this Agreement, for the purpose of reimbursing all or part of the eligible tuition expenses incurred by employees, subject to the following conditions: 2. Written requests for reimbursement shall be submitted by the employee, on the appropriate form, for the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee, prior to enrolling in the course(s) for which reimbursement is desired. 3. Reimbursement approval shall be considered on the basis of the following descending order of priority for Board approved coursework taken at colleges or universities accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: a. Courses that are required by the Ohio Department of DD and/or the Ohio Department of Education as applicable to the employee's current position. Employees who do not meet certification requirements at time of initial employment shall not be eligible for reimbursement of course work required for the position. b. Courses taken which the parties agree are aimed at developing improvement of skills used in an employee's field of work. c. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of a post-baccalaureate degree in the field of Education, Habilitation, or Rehabilitation. d. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of additional areas of certification as designated by the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of Education. 4. Tuition expenses for courses approved by Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of Education, as part of course work requirements shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Article. However, expenses incurred by employees (i.e. clock hours) by attendance at in-service training sessions required under such certification standards, shall not be eligible for such reimbursement. Correspondence courses, television courses and on-line courses shall be eligible for reimbursement as long as approved by Article 11.P.3. and/or the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of Education. 5. Approval for reimbursement of tuition costs associated with courses described in 11.P.3.a. b. and c. above, shall be granted on a first-come/first-served basis determined by the date upon which the employee submits a request for approval. 6. At the conclusion of the semester, quarter or time period during which the approved course was taken, the employee shall submit, to the Superintendent, written evidence, in the form of an official transcript of completed credit, with a passing grade, issued by an accredited institution of higher education, or documentation approved by the Ohio Department of DD, which shows satisfactory completion of the course. 7. Reimbursement is payable as a single sum in a Voucher Check, following presentation to the Superintendent, by the employee, of an original receipt (or a certified authentic copy thereof) which specifies the tuition expense incurred by the employee on the approved course. 8. The rates of reimbursement for eligible courses shall be as follows: a. For courses described in 11.P.3.a., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition cost. b. For courses described in 11.P.3.b., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the tuition cost. c. For courses described in 11.P.3.c., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to sixty-five (65%) of the tuition cost. d. For courses described in 11.P.3.d., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to fifty percent (50%) of the tuition cost. 9. Prior to receiving reimbursement under this Section, each employee shall agree to remain an employee of the Board for the length of the program year which commences immediately subsequent to the receipt of such reimbursement. Should such an employee voluntarily terminate employment, or should such employment be involuntarily terminated, except in cases of layoff or disability, during the aforesaid period, an amount equal to that reimbursed to such employee shall be forfeited and deducted from the final pay to which the employee is entitled. 10. Employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition costs incurred in taking assigned course work related to duties assigned in the employees' current or expanded position description as determined by the Administration. At the conclusion of the semester, quarter or time period during which the approved course was taken, the employee shall submit, to the Superintendent, written evidence that the course work has been satisfactorily completed. 11. Probationary employees shall be eligible for reimbursement for tuition costs under the procedures specified in this Article. Reimbursement is payable as a single sum in a voucher check at the completion of the probation period or the end of the course, whichever is later, providing that an original receipt (or certified authentic copy thereof) showing the tuition expense has been presented to the Superintendent. 12. See Tuition Pay Form: Appendix I.

Professional Development Program. 1. Prior to the commencement of each fiscal year beginning during the term of this Agreement, the Board shall appropriate for use within the following fiscal year, the sum of at least Eight not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($8,0005,000) for the length of this Agreement, for the purpose of reimbursing all or part of the eligible tuition expenses incurred by employees, subject to the following conditions: 2. Written requests for reimbursement shall be submitted by the employee, on the appropriate form, for the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee, prior to enrolling in the course(s) for which reimbursement is desired. 3. Reimbursement approval shall be considered on the basis of the following descending order of priority for Board approved coursework taken at colleges or universities accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: a. Courses that are required by the Ohio Department of DD and/or the Ohio Department of Education Developmental Disabilities as applicable to the employee's current position. Employees who do not meet certification requirements at time of initial employment shall not be eligible for reimbursement of course work required for the position. b. Courses taken which the parties agree are aimed at developing improvement of skills used in an employee's the SSAs’ field of work. c. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of a post-post- baccalaureate degree in the field of Education, Habilitation, Rehabilitation or RehabilitationAdministration. d. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of additional areas of certification as designated by the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities. 4. Tuition expenses for courses approved by the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities, as part of course work requirements shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Article. However, expenses incurred by employees (i.e. clock hours) by attendance at in-service training sessions required under such certification standards, shall not be eligible for such reimbursement. Correspondence courses, television courses and on-line courses shall be eligible for reimbursement as long as approved by Article 11.P.3. J and/or the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities. 5. Approval for reimbursement of tuition costs associated with courses described in 11.P.3.a. b. and c. J.3.a, b, c, d above, shall be granted on a first-come/first-served basis determined by the date upon which the employee submits a request for approval. 6. At the conclusion of the semester, quarter or time period during which the approved course was taken, the employee shall submit, to the Superintendent, written evidence, in the form of an official transcript of completed credit, with a passing gradegrade of B or higher, issued by an accredited institution of higher education, or documentation approved by the Ohio Department of DDDevelopmental Disabilities, which shows satisfactory completion of the course. 7. Reimbursement is payable as a single sum in a Voucher Check, following presentation to the Superintendent, by the employee, of an original receipt (or a certified authentic copy thereof) which specifies the tuition expense incurred by the employee on the approved course. 8. The rates of reimbursement for eligible courses shall be as follows: a. For courses described in 11.P.3.a.J.3.a, above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition cost. b. For courses described in 11.P.3.b., J.3.b. above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the tuition cost. c. For courses described in 11.P.3.cJ.3.c., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to sixty-five (65%) of the tuition cost. d. For courses described in 11.P.3.dJ.3.d., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to fifty percent (50%) of the tuition cost. 9. Prior to receiving reimbursement under this Section, each employee shall agree to remain an employee of the Board for the length of the program year which commences immediately subsequent to the receipt of such reimbursement. Should such an employee voluntarily terminate employment, or should such employment be involuntarily terminated, except in cases of layoff or disability, during the aforesaid period, an amount equal to that reimbursed to such employee shall be forfeited and deducted from the final pay to which the employee is entitled. 10. Employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition costs incurred in taking assigned course work related to duties assigned in the employees' current or expanded position description as determined by the Administration. . a. At the conclusion of the semester, quarter or time period during which the approved course was taken, the employee shall submit, to the Superintendent, written evidence that the course work has been satisfactorily completed. 11. Probationary employees shall be eligible for reimbursement for tuition costs under the procedures specified in this Article. Reimbursement is payable as a single sum in a voucher check at the completion of the probation period or the end of the course, whichever is later, providing that an original receipt (or certified authentic copy thereof) showing the tuition expense has been presented to the Superintendent. 12. See Tuition Pay Form: Appendix I.E.

Professional Development Program. 1. Prior to the commencement of each fiscal year beginning during the term of this Agreement, the Board shall appropriate for use within the following fiscal year, the sum of at least Eight not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($8,0005,000) for the length of this Agreement, for the purpose of reimbursing all or part of the eligible tuition expenses incurred by employees, subject to the following conditions: 2. Written requests for reimbursement shall be submitted by the employee, on the appropriate form, for the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee, prior to enrolling in the course(s) for which reimbursement is desired. 3. Reimbursement approval shall be considered on the basis of the following descending order of priority for Board approved coursework taken at colleges or universities accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: a. Courses that are required by the Ohio Department of DD and/or the Ohio Department of Education Developmental Disabilities as applicable to the employee's current position. Employees who do not meet certification requirements at time of initial employment shall not be eligible for reimbursement of course work required for the position. b. Courses taken which the parties agree are aimed at developing improvement of skills used in an employee's the SSAs‘ field of work. c. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of a post-post- baccalaureate degree in the field of Education, Habilitation, Rehabilitation or RehabilitationAdministration. d. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of additional areas of certification as designated by the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities. 4. Tuition expenses for courses approved by the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities, as part of course work requirements shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Article. However, expenses incurred by employees (i.e. clock hours) by attendance at in-service training sessions required under such certification standards, shall not be eligible for such reimbursement. Correspondence courses, television courses and on-on- line courses shall be eligible for reimbursement as long as approved by Article 11.P.3. J and/or the Ohio Department of DD or Ohio Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities. 5. Approval for reimbursement of tuition costs associated with courses described in 11.P.3.a. b. and c. J.3.a, b, c, d above, shall be granted on a first-come/first-first- served basis determined by the date upon which the employee submits a request for approval. 6. At the conclusion of the semester, quarter or time period during which the approved course was taken, the employee shall submit, to the Superintendent, written evidence, in the form of an official transcript of completed credit, with a passing gradegrade of B or higher, issued by an accredited institution of higher education, or documentation approved by the Ohio Department of DDDevelopmental Disabilities, which shows satisfactory completion of the course. 7. Reimbursement is payable as a single sum in a Voucher Check, following presentation to the Superintendent, by the employee, of an original receipt (or a certified authentic copy thereof) which specifies the tuition expense incurred by the employee on the approved course. 8. The rates of reimbursement for eligible courses shall be as follows: a. For courses described in 11.P.3.a.J.3.a, above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition cost. b. For courses described in 11.P.3.b., J.3.b. above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the tuition cost. c. For courses described in 11.P.3.cJ.3.c., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to sixty-five (65%) of the tuition cost. d. For courses described in 11.P.3.dJ.3.d., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to fifty percent (50%) of the tuition cost. 9. Prior to receiving reimbursement under this Section, each employee shall agree to remain an employee of the Board for the length of the program year which commences immediately subsequent to the receipt of such reimbursement. Should such an employee voluntarily terminate employment, or should such employment be involuntarily terminated, except in cases of layoff or disability, during the aforesaid period, an amount equal to that reimbursed to such employee shall be forfeited and deducted from the final pay to which the employee is entitled. 10. Employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition costs incurred in taking assigned course work related to duties assigned in the employees' current or expanded position description as determined by the Administration. . a. At the conclusion of the semester, quarter or time period during which the approved course was taken, the employee shall submit, to the Superintendent, written evidence that the course work has been satisfactorily completed. 11. Probationary employees shall be eligible for reimbursement for tuition costs under the procedures specified in this Article. Reimbursement is payable as a single sum in a voucher check at the completion of the probation period or the end of the course, whichever is later, providing that an original receipt (or certified authentic copy thereof) showing the tuition expense has been presented to the Superintendent. 12. See Tuition Pay Form: Appendix I.E.