Professional Development and Sabbatical Fund Sample Clauses

The Professional Development and Sabbatical Fund clause establishes a dedicated fund to support employees' ongoing education, training, and sabbatical opportunities. Typically, this clause outlines eligibility criteria, the types of activities or expenses covered (such as tuition, conference fees, or research travel), and the process for applying for funding. Its core function is to encourage continuous professional growth and skill enhancement, while also providing a structured mechanism for employees to take extended leave for academic or professional pursuits without financial hardship.
Professional Development and Sabbatical Fund. 9.2.1 A fund will be available for both Professional Development and Sabbatical Leaves for teachers. The fund shall be composed of: 9.2.1.1 A Professional Development fund of three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) per teacher based on the full-time equivalent teacher count as at September 30th of the previous year; and 9.2.1.2 A Sabbatical Leave fund of ninety-five per cent (95%) of the fourth (4th) year minimum salary as at September 30th. 9.2.1.3 In the event that no candidate is selected for Sabbatical Leave, the funds for same shall be added to the Professional Development fund of that year. 9.2.1.4 All monies not used in a specific year shall be forwarded to the Professional Development Fund of the following year. 9.2.1.5 The ATA Local Professional Development Committee will report to the School Division annually the following information : 1) Total dollars in the fund; 2) The number of teachers accessing the fund;
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Professional Development and Sabbatical Fund. 9.2.1 A fund will be available for both Professional Development and Sabbatical Leaves for teachers. The fund shall be composed of: 9.2.1.1 A Professional Development fund of $350 per teacher based on the full-time equivalent teacher count as at September 30 of the previous year; and 9.2.1.2 A Sabbatical Leave fund of 95% of the fourth year minimum salary as at September 30. 9.2.1.3 In the event that no candidate is selected for Sabbatical Leave, the funds for same shall be added to the Professional Development fund of that year. 9.2.1.4 All monies not used in a specific year shall be forwarded to the Professional Development Fund of the following year. 9.2.2 Sabbatical leaves may be granted for periods of time equivalent to one quarter, one semester or a full year. A committee composed of three School Jurisdiction representatives and three teacher representatives shall select the candidate(s) for the Sabbatical(s). 9.2.2.1 The equivalent of one full year’s Sabbatical Leave shall be allocated each year if there are sufficient applicants. 9.2.2.2 All applications for a Sabbatical Leave shall be submitted to the Superintendent by January 31, with a copy to the Chairman of the Professional Development Committee. The Sabbatical Committee shall review all applications and select the candidate(s) by March 1. 9.2.3 For the guidance of this committee the following regulations shall apply: 9.2.3.1 To be eligible for a Sabbatical Leave a teacher must have been employed by the School Jurisdiction for at least five (5) years. 9.2.3.2 Experience increments will not be granted to teachers for the period of the Leave. 9.2.3.3 A teacher granted Sabbatical Leave shall enter into an individual written agreement with the School Jurisdiction on conditions under which the teacher may return to the school system at the conclusion of the Leave provided this contract does not contravene the Collective Agreement. 9.2.3.4 Teachers granted Sabbatical Leave shall return to their duties at the beginning of the school year or the beginning of a semester, whichever occurs first, following expiration of the Leave, and the teacher shall not resign or retire from the services of the School Jurisdiction for at least two (2) years after return to duties. If the teacher terminates employment before the two year return service commitment, then the teacher shall reimburse the Professional Development Fund any Sabbatical pay pro-rated.
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Professional Development and Sabbatical Fund. 9.2.1. A fund will be available for both Professional Development and Sabbatical Leaves for teachers. The fund shall be composed of: 9.2.1.1. A Professional Development fund of three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) per teacher based on the full-time equivalent teacher count as at September 30th of the previous year; and 9.2.1.2. A Sabbatical Leave fund of ninety-five per cent (95%) of the fourth (4th) year minimum salary as at September 30th. 9.2.1.3. In the event that no candidate is selected for Sabbatical Leave, the funds for same shall be added to the Professional Development fund of that year. 9.2.1.4. All monies not used in a specific year shall be forwarded to the Professional Development Fund of the following year. 9.2.1.5. The ATA Local Professional Development Committee will report to the School Division annually the following information : 1) Total dollars in the fund; 2) The number of teachers accessing the fund; 3) Summary of the focus of professional development activities. 9.2.2. Sabbatical leaves may be granted for periods of time equivalent to one (1) quarter, one (1) semester or a full year. A committee composed of three (3) School Division representatives and three teacher representatives shall select the candidate(s) for the Sabbatical(s). 9.2.2.1. The equivalent of one full year’s Sabbatical Leave shall be allocated each year if there are sufficient applicants. 9.2.2.2. All applications for a Sabbatical Leave shall be submitted to the superintendent by January 31st, with a copy to the Chairman of the Professional Development
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  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year. 23.1.2 The College agrees to provide the Association with the authority to administer the program on behalf of the College for those activities approved by the College in accordance with 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5. 23.1.3 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the College from funding professional development activities in addition to those activities supported through the Professional Development Funds (23.1.1) in accordance with the procedures described in this Article.

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

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