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Teacher Contract Information - Stratham

Stratham Teacher Contract Information - Section Pertinent to Professional Development

Excerpted from Agreement between the Stratham School District and the Stratham Teachers' Associate Sept. 1, 2002 - Aug. 31, 2005.

Article XII Section C - H

C. For those employees starting work with the Stratham School District after 6/13/94, the following condition shall apply:

For purposes of advancement to higher salary tracts, only graduate credits earned since the date the District granted the employee's current tract placement will be considered for further advancement to other tracts on the schedule.

D. Each professional employee may be advanced in the salary schedule until the maximum is reached, provided that the requirements for recertification have been met, that aprofessional attitude has been advanced, and that there has been demonstrated an improvement or growth in teaching resulting in a generally satisfactory performance. Professional employees who are not to receive the customary increment will be notified in writing the reason for said decision by March 30.

E. Forty-five course credits approved by the Superintendent beyond a Bachelor's Degree shall be considered an equivalent to a Master's Degree for salary purposes.

F. Upon approval of the Principal and the Superintendent the Board reserves the right to grant increments in excess of those provided by the salary schedule to a professional employee who has made an unusual contribution to the school system.

G. For salary purposes, fifteen (15) Staff Development clock hours will equal one (1) college credit and such credits are applicable toward salary advancement in accordance with the salary plan. Staff development credit for approved workshops or approved courses taken during school hours are not applicable for salary advancement. The District Office will keep a dual tally of those Staff Development credits achieved during school hours and those achieved after school hours. Salary adjustment as a result of professional advancement must be submitted to the District Office by August 15 of the ensuing year.

The August 15 deadline will be extended if a professional employee is taking a course which ends after August 15. In this case, the professional employee will provide the District Office with written verification of enrollment in the course by August 15. Professional advancement shall mean receiving a college degree or completing college credits or Staff Development clock hours that will designate a move to a new professional level. The SAU #16 Office will keep a tally of Staff Development credits in such a manner as to allow a professional employee knowledge of his/her credits upon request.

H. A professional employee will be reimbursed up to an amount not to exceed the current cost of tuition for two (2) four credit graduate level courses at the University of New Hampshire rate per credit hour. This will be paid for either approved courses or approved workshops. This will be paid upon submission of proof of amount of tuition and fees required, and upon recommendation of the Superintendent. Conference/workshop requests exceeding $1000.00 will be subject to Board approval. The Central Office will deduct said amount from the professional employee's pay if the course or workshop is failed or not completed. The course or workshop must be approved in advance by the Superintendent in order for the professional employee to qualify under this provision. A professional employee may request the use up to $2300 of these funds as part of the application/completion of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification subject to Board approval. The Central Office will deduct said amount from the professional employee's pay if the teacher does not achieve a score of at least 80% of the passing score that qualifies one for National Board certification within three years. This repayment may be forgiven upon the recommendation of the Superintendent. A professional employee receiving this assistance must agree to complete the next full year in Stratham School District or forfeit the above amount.

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