HR Policy 4.02

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Subject: STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS: ALL CERTIFIED STAFF
Source(s): MTI Collective Bargaining Agreement, Sections VIII A and B

All certified staff members (teachers, counselors, librarians, psychologists, social workers, therapists, etc.) are required to show evidence of having completed college/university course work in Reading Development and Human Relations, or they must complete MMSD staff development courses in those areas.

Reading Development Course

Individuals hired after January 1, 1977, shall submit, within two (2) years from their date of hire, a college transcript that indicates completion of a three (3) credit course in reading development. Such course may, at the option of the individual, be taken via Professional Advancement Credit.

Failure to comply with the above shall result in the individual's salary level being frozen until such time that the requirement is met.

This provision does not apply to school nurses.

Human Relations Course

Individuals hired after January 1, 1977, shall submit within three (3) years from their date of hire, their college transcript as evidence of completion of a one (1) credit course in human relations. Such course may, at the option of the individual, be taken in the District through the Professional Advancement Credit.

Failure to comply with the above shall result in the individual's salary level being frozen until such time as the requirement is met.

Transcripts verifying completion of both courses should be submitted to the Department of Human Resources, Room 126, Doyle Administration Building.

October 1992