Professional Growth & Development Clause Samples

Professional Growth & Development. Classified employees constitute an integral part of the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District and a significant portion of the total school system. Their achievement of high levels of accomplishment is essential to the efficient economical operation of the District. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the District to encourage classified personnel to engage in continuous, purposeful educational study and activities designed to update professional skills and knowledge.

Professional Growth & Development. Section 1. All staff, on an equitable rotating basis, shall be given opportunity for growth and development through attendance at institutes, workshops, seminars and conferences, with the realization that maintenance of the Agency's service to the community must be uninterrupted and complete. Time off with pay and expenses toward fees, transportation, housing and food will be allowed insofar as possible, within budgetary limitations. Any staff person may utilize the time off with pay allowed to him/her under this section for classes that are time-equivalent to institutes, workshops, seminars, and conferences provided the subject matter relates directly to the staff person's current job responsibilities with the Agency. Employer will not reimburse the staff person for any costs related to the class such as tuition or books. Section 2. The Employer will increase the training monies to $500.00 annually for those employees who are mandated to acquire any licensures to perform his/her current position and CEU’s (pro-rated for part-time employees). The Employer will be required to reimburse the employee for any County, State, or Federal licensures required for billing purposes.

Professional Growth & Development. Section 1. Employees are encouraged to engage in continued professional growth through off-site professional development opportunities that will lead to the accomplishment of both individual and FRCS goals and objectives. Section 2. Before requesting time off or funding for a professional development workshop or conference, employees must submit a written request for approval to their Principal/Immediate Supervisor. The request must contain a complete program description, an explanation of how attendance at the workshop or conference will benefit FRCS, along with total costs and expected expenses. FRCS retains full discretion to approve or deny such professional development requests.

Professional Growth & Development. A. Administrator’s requests to attend professional conferences and conventions shall first be reviewed by the Superintendent and then may be approved by the Board of Education. Expenses previously approved by the Board, incurred by members as a result of their attendance and participation in these conferences or conventions shall be paid by the school district. In all instances receipts for expenses must be provided. Any Administrator may attend only one (1) National Conference every three (3) years. All arrangements are to be made by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator. B. The Board of Education will pay up to $865 for Professional Memberships (only) dues. C. The Board and the Administrators affirm that continued intellectual and professional growth are vital to the improvement of the educational program. The Board will reimburse Administrators for graduate courses completed (tuition costs to be decided by the Superintendent) not to exceed two (2) courses per year. The following conditions apply to all: 1. Non-tenured Administrators are not eligible for reimbursement until completing two years of service to the District. 2. An Administrator must receive approval from the Superintendent prior to enrolling. 3. An Administrator may only take courses within the area of administration unless the Superintendent and Board approve the exception. 4. An Administrator must receive a “B” or better per course in order to qualify for reimbursement. 5. An official college transcript and bill must be presented to the Superintendent prior to approval for reimbursement. 6. An Administrator taking graduate courses paid by the District will be required to reimburse the District if he/she leaves within two years of the reimbursement.