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The Board of Education shall appropriate for each fiscal year, a sum sufficient to provide Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000), to provide reimbursement to teachers/tutors for earned college credit, subject to the following conditions:\n1. The teacher/tutor shall have taught in the Waterloo Local Schools for a minimum of three (3) years.\n2. The college course must be taken in Education, in or toward an area or additional area(s) of any certification/licensure permitted by the State Department of Education, or in the specific discipline as currently certified.\n3. The unused portion of the sum appropriated above shall be paid to qualifying teachers for courses taken during summer sessions.\n4. Available monies shall be provided to reimburse qualified teachers/tutors on a first- come/first-served basis.\n5. Upon approval through LPDC, courses through an accredited college or university shall be approved for reimbursement.\n6. The teacher/tutor shall submit written proof in the form of an official transcript of completed credit at an accredited university, with a passing grade, to the Superintendent, at the conclusion of the quarter in which the previously approved course was taken.\n7. A teacher/tutor qualified for such reimbursement shall be reimbursed for the cost of courses approved in accordance with the procedures established herein, at the rate of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each quarter hour [Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per semester hour] successfully completed not to exceed nine (9) quarter hours [six (6) semester hours] annually (September 1 \u2013 August 31) per teacher, provided the preceding provisions of this Section have been met. No teacher/tutor shall be reimbursed for more than his/her actual cost.\n8. The reimbursement is to be payable as a single sum in the next salary check following presentation of satisfactory evidence that the course work has been successfully completed.\n9. Each teacher/tutor receiving reimbursement under this Section, prior to his/her receipt of such reimbursement, shall agree that he/she will teach in this District for at least one (1) full school year following receipt of such reimbursement. If such teacher fails to teach in the District for the required period, the amount of such reimbursement received during the prior school year shall be deducted from said teacher\u2019s final pay.\n10. Bargaining unit members not required to seek approval through LPDC shall receive reimbursement for courses related to their field of employment upon approval of the Superintendent.\nB. 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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:\n2. 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.\n3. 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:\na. 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.\nb. Courses taken which the parties agree are aimed at developing improvement of skills used in an employee's field of work.\nc. Courses that are directly related to the attainment of a post-baccalaureate degree in the field of Education, Habilitation, or Rehabilitation.\nd. 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.\n4. 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.\n5. 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.\n6. 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.\n7. 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.\n8. The rates of reimbursement for eligible courses shall be as follows:\na. 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.\nb. 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.\nc. For courses described in 11.P.3.c., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to sixty-five (65%) of the tuition cost.\nd. For courses described in 11.P.3.d., above, reimbursement shall occur at a rate equal to fifty percent (50%) of the tuition cost.\n9. 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.\n10. 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.\n11. 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.\n12. 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The Board will compensate unit members for 100% of the prevailing rates at Rowan University for tuition expenses incurred in further study in the field of education or directly related to the individual's area of employment, with prior approval of the Superintendent, and in the professional judgment of the Superintendent, provided such tuition is not otherwise compensable from grants, Veterans Administration, or other institutions or organizations, while employees of the Salem City Board of Education. Requests must be submitted to the Superintendent for his/her approval prior to enrollment.\n1. This compensation shall be made upon submission of a voucher in the month of September for those courses taken the previous spring and summer, and in March for those courses taken during the winter. These vouchers shall be held by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for reimbursement in the budget year following the school year in which said courses were satisfactorily completed, with such reimbursement only being paid if the person concerned is still an employee of the Salem Board of Education. Approval of this voucher by the appropriate Administrator concerned and the Superintendent will indicate approval of such study, and recommendation for payment. For purposes of this Article, the school year shall be from September 1 through August 31. The annual total obligation of the Board for such reimbursement shall not exceed twelve (12) credits per year per unit member.\n2. This reimbursement shall only be made for actual payments to the educational institution or credit card payment made by the employee upon submission of a voucher in the month of September for those courses taken the previous spring and summer, and in March for those courses taken during the winter. These vouchers must be submitted following the school year in which such courses were satisfactorily completed if the person concerned is still an employee of the Salem Board of Education. Approval of this voucher by the Principal concerned and the Superintendent will indicate approval of such study, and recommendation for payment. For purposes of the ARTICLE, the school year shall be from September 1 through August 31. Compensation under this article shall apply only to those support staff members who have been hired as permanent Teachers and not to those hired as temporary replacements.\n3. At the time of submission, the employee shall attach to the voucher an official college or university transcript reflecting a minimum grade average of \"C\" and cancelled check, or credit card statement which reflects payment to the institution for the course work taken.\n4. With respect to tuition which has been paid for by a loan, the preceding reimbursement shall only be available for the portion of the loan that has actually been repaid by the employee and which is not subject to forgiveness or repayment by any other person or entity.", "samples": [{"hash": "cHsrFXfgneM", "uri": "/contracts/cHsrFXfgneM#professional-development-program", "label": "Negotiated Agreement", "score": 31.9879245758, "published": true}, {"hash": "7Sm2HmeUmds", "uri": "/contracts/7Sm2HmeUmds#professional-development-program", "label": "Negotiated Agreement", "score": 31.6261253357, "published": true}, {"hash": "aEew36O7BBM", "uri": "/contracts/aEew36O7BBM#professional-development-program", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 31.6027698517, "published": true}], "size": 6, "hash": "1e494217ffa71bcc95ff217ef825e233", "id": 9}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "to-attend", "type": "clause", "offset": [23, 32]}, {"key": "professional-seminars", "type": "clause", "offset": [51, 72]}, {"key": "inclusive-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [102, 114]}, {"key": "accommodation-expenses", "type": "definition", "offset": [146, 168]}, {"key": "provided-that", "type": "definition", "offset": [170, 183]}, {"key": "by-the-employee", "type": "clause", "offset": [251, 266]}, {"key": "department-head", "type": "clause", "offset": [269, 284]}, {"key": "to-the-employee", "type": "definition", "offset": [301, 316]}, {"key": "job-duties-and-responsibilities", "type": "clause", "offset": [319, 350]}, {"key": "cost-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [360, 367]}, {"key": "the-training", "type": "clause", "offset": [368, 380]}, {"key": "the-benefit", "type": "definition", "offset": [406, 417]}, {"key": "to-the-city", "type": "definition", "offset": [434, 445]}, {"key": "employee-has", "type": "clause", "offset": [459, 471]}, {"key": "approval-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [491, 502]}, {"key": "terms-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [590, 598]}, {"key": "property-of-the-city", "type": "clause", "offset": [652, 672]}, {"key": "professional-development", "type": "definition", "offset": [687, 711]}, {"key": "the-director-of-human-resources", "type": "clause", "offset": [733, 764]}, {"key": "the-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [802, 813]}, {"key": "the-department", "type": "clause", "offset": [934, 948]}, {"key": "determine-whether", "type": "clause", "offset": [957, 974]}, {"key": "request-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [986, 997]}, {"key": "the-criteria", "type": "clause", "offset": [1029, 1041]}, {"key": "first-paragraph", "type": "clause", "offset": [1059, 1074]}], "snippet": "Employees are eligible to attend, at City expense, professional seminars, conferences, and workshops, inclusive of reasonable travel, parking, or accommodation expenses, provided that the seminar or workshop meets the following criteria as determined by the employee\u2019s Department Head: (1) is related to the employee\u2019s job duties and responsibilities; (2) the cost of the training is reasonably related to the benefit of the training to the City; and (3) the employee has received the prior approval of his/her Department Head. Training tapes, books, or pamphlets may be acquired under the terms of this Section provided that such materials remain the property of the City. Requests for professional development must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee, with a copy of the request being submitted to the employee\u2019s Department Head. 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Typically, this clause outlines the types of training, workshops, or courses that may be offered or reimbursed, and may specify eligibility criteria or approval processes. Its core function is to ensure that employees have opportunities to grow professionally, which benefits both the individual and the organization by maintaining a skilled and up-to-date workforce."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}