Professional Growth Award. This Award shall be $500 per year for employees who meet the requirements of the award. Employees who have achieved permanency are eligible for the Professional Growth Award. However, the Award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on increased skill, ability, and personal development as evidenced by one or more of the following efforts to improve the capabilities of the employee during the period of employment with the District: • successful completion of in-service or other courses and workshops; • participation in approved educational organizations and special activities (seminars, conventions, conferences, institutes, lectures, etc.) and community organizations; • participation in a leadership role in professional associations or participation in committee work. An employee who wishes to apply for the Professional Growth Award will file an application with the Professional Growth Review Committee. The Review Committee will assign points for each course or activity. If the Review Committee approves the application, the points will be awarded upon verification of the completion of the course or activity. An Award is granted for every two hundred (200) hours accumulated, provided two (2) years have passed since any previous award. The change in salary will be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Committee.
Professional Growth Award. A professional growth award of $50 upon the completion of 1 professional growth unit (PGU). A maximum of 6 PGUs may be earned in any one school year. All permanent unit members are eligible to participate. The award is payable in January or June of the school year in which it is earned. Payment will be made on 2nd semester classes that end after the June payroll timeline in July/August. Fractional units will not carryover. To qualify for reimbursement, the unit member must submit a transcript with a grade “C” or better or a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion of any approved, accredited college course work will be awarded 6 PGUs. For non-college coursework, including workshops, conferences, or other training through district approved organizations the following PGUs will be awarded:
Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2017, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards shall be $1080 per year, at the rate of $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment, for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of 12 awards or $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only workers who have successfully completed their initial probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the period of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract. Classified hourly employees are not eligible for Professional Growth Awards.
Professional Growth Award. This award shall be $1,080 per year for all supervisors who meet the requirements. A supervisor is eligible for a maximum of $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only supervisors who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the Award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the supervisor during the period of employment with the District.
Professional Growth Award. This award shall be $840 per year for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of $4,200 in Professional Growth Awards. Workers currently receiv- ing PGA’s above the $4,200 level are eligible for one additional Professional Growth Award. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the Award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associa- tions, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the Award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activi- ties shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Profes- sional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the pe- riod of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract.
Professional Growth Award. The District will add Masters (to include Bachelor's degree at the rate of $1582 - but only one stipend, Doctorate, Masters or Bachelors, will be issued annually. Pay the highest level degree) in accordance with the rates established on the DTA salary schedule. Member to verify before July 31 2019 with proof - official transcripts - for application to 2019-2020 pay. A professional growth award of $652 may be earned upon completion of the equivalent of five (5) continuing education units. A maximum of five (5) awards ($3,260) may be earned/awarded in any one year. The professional growth award shall not be pro-rated for employees on fractional assignments. The award is payable when earned. Employees in probationary or temporary status are not eligible for this award. Probationary employees, however shall be paid any professional growth award earned while in probationary status upon becoming permanent. The professional growth award will be adjusted each year with the same percentage increase as the salary adjustment.
Professional Growth Award. 21.7.1 Effective July 1, 2017, when an employee has completed nine (9) approved credit points, he/she shall receive a professional growth award equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of his/her annual base salary exclusive of overtime and all other stipends, payable on the following June 30. The award shall be two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the employee's base salary payable each following June 30 throughout the employee’s service to MCOE. An additional two and one-half percent (2.5%) award may be earned two (2) years thereafter. A maximum of three (3) such awards totaling seven and one- half percent (7.5%) shall be allowed per employee. Each new award shall be paid annually on June 30. This provision shall not apply to Associate Teachers who are assigned to work in the MESRP program.
Professional Growth Award. This award shall be $840 per year for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of $5,040 in Professional Growth Awards. Workers currently receiving PGA’s above the $5,040 level are eligible for one additional Professional Growth Award. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the period of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract. Classified hourly employees are not eligible for Professional Growth Awards.
Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2017, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards shall be $1080 per year, at the rate of $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment, for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of 12 awards or $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only workers who have successfully completed their initial probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. After two Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Employees are advised that while they shall receive the full payment of the PGA award, only that portion of the PGA activities that meets the definition of “special compensation” as determined by CalPERS and in accordance with CCR 571(a)(2) Educational Pay under the definition of “Educational Incentive” shall be reportable to CalPERS for retirement purposes. In order to meet the definition of educational incentive, the activity must meet the definition of completion of educational courses, certificates and degrees which enhance their ability to do their job. The portion deemed reportable to CalPERS shall be determined as follows: Award Amount x hours attributable to the educational incentive activity/200. For example, if the award amount was $90/month and the educational coursework accounted for 110 hours of the 200 hours required, the portion re-reported to CalPERS shall be $90 x 110/200 = $49.50. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Profes...
Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2014, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards earned on or after July 1, 2014 shall be $1080 per year, at the rate of $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment, for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of 12 awards and $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. Further, awards earned prior to July 1, 2014 but on or after July 1, 2000 and paid at the rate of $70 per month for each month of contracted assignment, shall be increased, effective July 1, 2014, to $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment. For example, an award earned in 2003 and paid at the rate of $70 per month of contracted assignment shall be increased to $90 per month of contracted assignment beginning with payroll for the month of July 2014. Awards earned prior to July 1, 2000 shall continue to be paid at the amount in effect as of June 30, 2014. Awards earned on or after July 1, 2000 and paid at a rate less than $70 per month shall continue to be paid at the amount in effect as of June 30, 2014. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through ...
