Professional Development Day Clause Samples

Professional Development Day. The Employees shall be entitled to spend three (3) working days with pay for the purpose of doing research and preparation related to their work at a date mutually acceptable to the Employer and the Employee.

Professional Development Day. Employees, with prior approval, may attend the MSEA Convention. All reasonable requests will be approved.

Professional Development Day. 26.01 The Employer in consultation with the Union, will conduct a Professional Development Day for Graduate Assistants/Research Assistants to assist them in the performance of their duties. Employees who attend will receive work credit for the duration of the session up to a maximum of six (6) hours. The Union will be granted up to thirty (30) minutes during this Professional Development Day to present and acquaint members with Collective Agreement provisions and Union officer contact information.

Professional Development Day. A professional development day will be provided to Department personnel each year. The program agenda and content will be developed jointly by the Association and the Professional Development Department. The District will assume all costs for this workshop.

Professional Development Day a. Any teacher, if he so desires, shall be released from teaching one (1) day each year for the purpose of visiting other schools, attending workshops or attending educational conferences directly related to professional practices or instructional improvement. The teacher shall submit a written request to the principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the leave, if possible. i. The teacher shall be paid his regular salary for this day. ii. Additional days for the same purpose may be granted upon written request to the principal, subject to the approval of the Board at its discretion. iii. Registration fees, lodging and travel expenses may be paid upon written request of the teacher, subject to the approval of the Board at its discretion. iv. Such request shall be filed with the principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the leave day(s), if possible. v. The Superintendent shall give the teacher written notification of the approval or denial of the payment of expenses and/or additional days. Such notification shall be within a reasonable time, generally five (5) days or less. vi. Upon return, the teacher will file a brief written report with the principal stating: the activity attended, the date and place of the activity, and comments and an evaluation of the activity by the teacher.

Professional Development Day. Each bargaining unit employee may be granted, at the Union’s sole discretion, one (1) Professional Development Day (PDD) each calendar year. The Professional Development Day may not carry over from year-to-year. An employee may request such leave with at least twenty (20) days before the date for which leave is requested, in accordance with established procedures. No more than forty (40) bargaining unit members may take a Professional Development Day on the same date. Leave under this Section shall not be unreasonably withheld. If an employee’s request cannot be met due to business necessity, which will only occur when the employee’s department/office is suffering from shortage of staff, high-demand seasons or when there is an extraordinary need for the work of the employee, an alternative date shall be scheduled.

Professional Development Day. Full day Thurs. Sep. 3 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. including a duty-free 60 minute lunch) Classes Begin for Students – Full Day Tues. Sept. 8 Staff Professional Development – ½ Day (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Wed. Oct. 14 Staff Professional Development – ½ Day (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Wed. Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Holiday At close of day Tues. Nov. 24 Winter Break At close of day Fri. Dec. 18 School Resumes Mon. Jan. 4

Professional Development Day. 53.1 There will be the equivalent of up to one workday for job related Professional Development activities, at no expense to the Board. In order to maintain service levels within the schools and departments, the In-Service will be provided in one-half (1/2) day sessions with a maximum of one- half the bargaining unit being available for any one session. All probationary and permanent Members and those temporary and casual Members working in long term assignments may participate in this day. 53.2 The President of the Bargaining Unit, the Manager, Employee Relations or designate will meet each year during the month of September to determine the appropriate date(s) for the Professional Development Day. 53.3 Where the employer requires an employee to upgrade or learn a new computer program, for their current position, the Employer shall provide such training during the working day. The employer shall endeavour to provide casual assistance in the event of mandatory training.

Professional Development Day. Employees will be allowed one (1) paid day per year for elective conferences or training, not including required training or conferences, with Principal/supervisor approval. This day shall not be deducted from vacation or personal leave days.