(a) Any teacher who improves his or her academic or professional qualifications, on or after September 1st, of the current school year and thereby qualifies for a higher salary classification shall be paid according to such improved qualifications effective the month following the date of receipt of the transcripts by the Division provided that such improved qualifications are obtained prior to April 1st of that same year.
(b) For those attaining new qualifications after April 1st, but prior to September 1st of the next school year, the new classification will become effective at the beginning of the fall term.
(c) Payment of any monies cited in both cases a) and b) will be withheld until confirmation of such change in qualifications is received from the Professional Certification Section of the Administration and Professional Certification Branch of Manitoba Education. Should there be a delay in receipt of confirmation, salary adjustments shall be retroactive for a maximum period of four months from the date of receipt of confirmation from the Professional Certification Section of the Administration and Professional Certification Branch of Manitoba Education.
(d) The onus remains with the teacher to ensure the Professional Certification Section of the Administration and Professional Certification Branch of Manitoba Education provides the Secretary-Treasurer of the Division with a confirmation of improved qualifications.