A) A teacher when requested by the Board in consultation with the Superintendent to take a course, shall be reimbursed any tuition and/or registration fee. Payment will be included with the monthly salary the same month as the teacher files proof of credit with the Division Office, provided such proof is filed no later than the 15th day of the month. Otherwise, payment shall be included with the ensuing monthly salary.
B) A teacher, who, upon approval by the Board, is requested by the Superintendent or by the principal in consultation with the Superintendent, to take a special course which will allow the Board to offer new courses in the schools, shall be awarded, in addition to the above reimbursement, the sum of $200.00 once only by the Board for each course successfully completed.
C) Such approval provides for the allowance of one half day without loss of pay, (or one day without loss of pay if the teacher is required to travel to a location outside the Division) for each examination written within school hours to a maximum of two examinations per year.
D) A teacher choosing to take a professional development non-credit course will be reimbursed by the Board for tuition fees to a maximum of $250.00 per course upon the sole discretion and prior written approval of the Superintendent, provided that:
a. The teacher is employed under either a Form 2 or a Teacher General contract. The course must be related to the teacher’s professional growth plan and/or Divisional priorities.
b. The course was successfully taken by the teacher.
c. The course is not paid for by Manitoba Education and Training.
d. The onus is on the teacher concerned to file proof in this matter and to submit receipt for tuition disbursement.