Common use of Course Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

Course Reimbursement. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Distribution of course reimbursement funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to be available for use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end of the last period, which shall lapse. Approval will be granted on the basis of appropriateness of course, seniority in the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and a limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500) shall be approved for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement or purchase orders shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools.

Course Reimbursement. A. The School Board will make every reasonable effort sum of up to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Distribution of course reimbursement funds $12,000.00 will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% made available for course or workshop reimbursement to unit members under the pro-visions of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% this article. The district shall reimburse each unit member up to 3/4 of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% the per credit charge at the UNH in-state rate toward tuition for the first course, each approved course successfully completed at an accredited college or university. No unit member should expect reimbursement for more than one course until May 1st. However, after that time any unexpended money maybe used for multiple class reimbursement. If there is enough money left, all people who have a second course will be reimbursed based on the above formula, then those with a third course, etc. If there is not enough money to full pay for all the courses at that level, then the remaining amount will be evenly divided by the teachers involved. An approved course should be in the unit member’s major field (or part of funds available Any funds not used a degree program within the unit member’s major field), required for certification, or aligned with district goals. The maximum credits outside the major teaching area, required for certification, or aligned with district goals allowable in any period one school year shall be rolled over limited to be available for use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end six (6) credits of the last periodtwelve. The district shall reimburse each unit member for the workshop fee. To be eligible for tuition or workshop reimbursement, which shall lapsecourses and workshops must be approved by the Superintendent in advance of the unit member’s registration. Approval will be granted on the basis of appropriateness of course, seniority in When a grant or aid is received from a source other than the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and a limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500) that sum shall be approved subtracted from the district’s reimbursement. Courses or workshops taken during the summer session will be reimbursed during the thirty (30) day period following the opening of school in September. Courses and workshops completed between September 1 and May 3l will be reimbursed upon proof of completion. The unit member must be teaching in the district during the reimbursement period to be eligible for any one teacher in any one periodreimbursement. If by June 1 Reimbursement will be made within thirty (30) working days upon submission of proof of successful completion of the school year funds remain unexpended in course or workshop; except that no unit member shall be reimbursed for a second course until all those eligible for a first reimbursement have received payment. Reports will be made to the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations Association President on a monthly basis advising them of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement or purchase orders shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schoolsbalances.

Course Reimbursement. A. The School Board sum of up to $12,000.00 will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Distribution of be made available for credit course reimbursement funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% to unit members under the provisions of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% this article. The district shall reimburse each unit member up to 3/4 of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to be available the per credit charge at the UNH in-state rate toward tuition for use in the next periodfirst course, except funds remaining unused each approved course successfully completed at an accredited college or university. No unit member should expect reimbursement for more than one course until the end of the last periodMay. However, which shall lapseafter that time any unexpended money maybe used for multiple class reimbursement. Approval If there is enough money left, all people who have a second course will be granted reimbursed based on the basis of appropriateness of above formula, then those with a third course, seniority etc. If there is not enough money to full pay for all the courses at that level, then the remaining amount will be evenly divided by the teachers involved. An approved course should be in the unit member’s major field (or part of a degree program within the unit member’s major field), required for certification, or aligned with district goals. The maximum credits outside the major teaching area, required for certification, or aligned with district goals allowable in any one school year shall be limited to six (6) credits of the twelve. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, all course requests must be approved by the Superintendent and the building principal in advance of the unit member’s registration. When a grant or aid is received from a source other than the district, length that sum shall be subtracted from the district’s reimbursement. The unit member must be teaching in the district during the reimbursement period to be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement will be made within thirty (30) working days upon submission of time since proof of successful completion of the applicant last course; except that no unit member shall be reimbursed for a second course until all those eligible for a first reimbursement have received payment. In order to provide for equitable distribution of funds, money for course reimbursement, for reimbursement will be set aside when the Superintendent and building principal approves the courses to be taken. The district will provide payment for approved courses when provided evidence of payment and a limit passing grade within thirty (30) days of two courses per teacher per the completion of the course either in the form of a transcript or a letter on the school’s stationary. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in no reimbursement of funds. In no case can this be later than May 31st so that accounts can be closed out for the fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500) shall If the employee withdraws from the class, he/she must give notice to the District within 15 days. The employee will be approved responsible for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 money not recovered from the offering institution because of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement or purchase orders shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schoolswithdrawal.

Course Reimbursement. The School Board Within the limits specified in this section, full-time faculty will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote be reimbursed for the advanced education of teachers. Distribution cost of course work at regionally accredited institutions of higher education. The limit of reimbursement funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to per year (three consecutive semesters: summer, fall, spring; or four consecutive quarters: summer, fall, winter, spring). The annual limit of reimbursement shall be $1,600 for the period of this contract. Reimbursement will only be made for those undergraduate courses completed with a grade of C or better, or for those graduate level courses completed with a grade of B or better. Where a course is ungraded, a satisfactory completion must be attained. Where reasonably equivalent educational opportunities are not reasonably available at an accredited institution of higher education, faculty may receive reimbursement for use in workshops, seminars or other educational opportunities approved by the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Reimbursement for such educational opportunity shall be no more than one-half (1/2) of the last periodannual limit for any one (1) activity such as conference, workshop, seminar or other approved activity. All provisions and restrictions of this section which apply to courses at accredited institutions shall lapsealso apply to educational activities approved under the provisions of this paragraph. Course reimbursement under this section will not apply to attendance at any conference, workshop, seminar or other activity approved under Section 3 of this Article. Reimbursement will only be made for those courses which are approved by the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Approval will be granted on the basis of appropriateness of course, seniority in content directly related to the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and a limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500) shall be faculty member's teaching area or approved for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 professional development plan or instructional skills of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from faculty member as applied to his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase ordercurrent assignment. Requests for course reimbursement will not be denied in an arbitrary or purchase orders shall capricious manner. Reimbursement will only be forwarded made for those courses which are approved in writing by the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Written application and approval for course reimbursement must be made and received at least two weeks prior to the Superintendent date of Schoolsthe first session of the class for which reimbursement is requested. The Board reserves the right to require reasonable documentation of the payment for course work and successful completion of the course as outlined above.

Course Reimbursement. With prior approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee, Administrators/Supervisors will be reimbursed for graduate level courses at an accredited institution of the administrator’s choice at the full per credit cost of the course. COURSE REIMBURSEMENT Course reimbursement allocations shall be capped at $60,000 per year. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Distribution of course formula for reimbursement funds will be as follows: July The total cost of all approved courses for the summer session and the following fall and spring semesters will be determined by adding the actual cost of credits for all courses. If the total cost of all approved courses (as determined in #1 - August 31 50% above) is less than or equal to the allocated amount, reimbursement will be at the actual cost per credit. If the total cost of all approved courses (as determined in #1 above) is greater than the allocated amount, then the allocated amount will be distributed on a first-come, first-paid basis with reimbursement at the actual cost per credit. The last course in for approval will be paid from funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period remaining after all other approved have been paid. Reimbursement shall be rolled over provided for: Pre-matriculation courses required by the university. Courses required to be available matriculate for use a graduate degree taken in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end field of the last period, which shall lapse. Approval will be granted on the basis their professional assignment to a maximum of appropriateness of course, seniority in the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and a limit of two courses per teacher twenty-four (24) credits per fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars Reimbursement will be paid as follows: none the first year of employment; a maximum of six ($15006) shall credits the second year; a maximum of nine (9) credits the third year; and twenty-four (24) credits per year thereafter. Courses taken to improve an administrator/supervisor’s skill within the area of his/her assignment with prior approval granted by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Application must be approved for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 of submitted on the appropriate form to the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee within the school year funds remain unexpended (July 1 - June 30) in which the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended fundswas taken. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided Upon the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations satisfactory completion of the Districtcourse or courses, the administrator/supervisor shall submit to the Superintendent or his/her designee an official copy of his/her academic record from an accredited college or university. Deadlines for applying for course Payment will be authorized by the Board at the meeting following the submission of the academic record. Employees seeking tuition reimbursement shall be June 15 required to continue employment with the Freehold Township Board of Education for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring coursesa minimum of two years following the date of reimbursement. In the event courses are not advertised so as Failure to allow meeting of these deadlines and, abide by this provision will result in the discretion professional reimbursing the Board of Education for the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement or purchase orders shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schoolstuition payment.

Course Reimbursement. A. The School Board will make every reasonable effort District shall reimburse each unit member up to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Distribution of course reimbursement funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50100% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% the per credit charge at the UNH in-state rate toward tuition for the first course or part of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% a certificate program, each approved course/part successfully completed at an accredited college or university or association and the unit member must earn a grade of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to be available “B” or higher or successful program completion. No unit member should expect reimbursement for use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at more than one course/part until the end of the last periodMay. However, which shall lapseafter that time any unexpended money may be used for multiple class/program reimbursement. Approval If there is enough money left, all people who have a second course/part will be granted reimbursed based on the basis above formula, then those with a third course/part, etc. If there is not enough money to fully pay for all the courses/parts at that level, then the remaining amount will be evenly divided by the teachers involved. An approved course/program should be in the unit member’s major field (or part of appropriateness a degree or certification program within the unit member's major field), required for certification, or aligned with district goals. The maximum credits/parts outside the major teaching area, required for certification, or aligned with district goals allowable in any one school year shall be limited to six (6) credits of the twelve or the cost thereof. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, all course, seniority /certificate/program requests must be approved by the Superintendent and building principal in advance of the unit member’s registration. When a grant or aid is received from a source other than the district, length that sum shall be subtracted from the district’s reimbursement such as a scholarship or grant. In order to provide for equitable distribution of time since funds, $6,000 for course/program for reimbursement will be set aside in the applicant last received fall and $6,000 will be set aside in the spring and when the Superintendent and building principals approve the course reimbursementto be taken. Unit members shall apply by September 1st for courses to be taken in the fall term and by January 10th for courses to be taken in the spring term, and a limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500) shall be approved May 1st for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13summer term. The School Board district will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provide payment for approved courses when provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations evidence of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, payment and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement or purchase orders shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools.passing grade within thirty

Course Reimbursement. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Distribution of course reimbursement funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to be available for use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end of the last period, which shall lapse. Approval will be granted based on the basis of appropriateness of course, seniority in the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and a limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. Not more than One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Five Hundred Dollars ($15001975) shall be approved for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, Board for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district District has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement or purchase orders shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools.

Course Reimbursement. The School Board will make every reasonable In an effort to assist support staff members in their pursuit of professional improvement and meet their obligations under No Child Left Behind, the District shall provide sufficient funds to promote financial assistance in the advanced education of teachers. Distribution area of course reimbursement funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period reimbursement. A Course Reimbursement Pool (RP) shall be rolled over maintained at $20,000 for the duration of this Agreement. To be eligible to be available for use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end of the last period, which shall lapse. Approval will be granted on the basis of appropriateness of course, seniority in the district, length of time since the applicant last received receive course reimbursement, bargaining unit members must have completed 2 years of employment with the Merrimack Valley School District. Reimbursement shall: Not exceed 3 credits at the UNH rate per fiscal year Not exceed actual course costs, less any applicable financial grants and/or scholarships Only to be made upon presentation of proof of completion, payment for the course and a limit course grade of two not less than B. The bargaining unit member’s building principal, department supervisor and superintendent of schools must approve courses per teacher per fiscal yearin advance. Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1500) shall Approval must be approved for any one teacher in any one period. If obtained by June 1 of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursement shall be June 15 1st for summer courses, by September 1 1st for fall courses, courses and by January 15 1st for spring courses. In order to ease the event financial burden employee’s face in paying course tuition, the District shall provide assistance by offering a payroll deduction option. The District shall prepay the tuition for an approved course and the staff member shall reimburse the District by pay of payroll deduction outlined in this section. Bargaining unit members wishing to utilize this option must complete a payroll deduction form and submit it to the Payroll Department at the Superintendent’s Office not later than September 1st for fall courses are not advertised so as and by January 1st for spring courses. There will be no prepayment of tuition for summer course work. The payroll deduction shall be for a maximum of up to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in eight (8) equal consecutive payroll deductions during the discretion semester the course is being taken provided deductions would be completed before the end of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may course itself. The payroll deduction cannot be waived by cancelled and will commence with the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at first regular paycheck subsequent to the request start of the teachercourse. If Should the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete bargaining unit member drop or withdraw from the course for any reason, they shall receive any refundable monies directly from the teacher educational institution (subject to the refund policies of that institution). The payroll deduction form shall by its terms obligate the bargaining unit member to reimburse the District district for any sums prepaid under this agreement, together with all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees, if the amount staff member separates from employment prior to completion of the purchase orderpayroll deduction reimbursement under this section. Requests for In any given year, should the number of approved courses exceed the funds available, course reimbursement or purchase orders will not be available and bargaining unit members will be notified immediately. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the payroll deduction option shall be forwarded available to any bargaining unit member, if in the Superintendent reasonable judgment of Schoolsthe Superintendent, such bargaining unit member’s total deductions may exceed the net paycheck.