• Tuition Reimbursement (Certified Teachers / Admin)

    Please read the full policy regarding FFSD Tuition Reimbursement for detailed information.  The process for submitting for approval and tuition reimbursement is below:

    1. Before the semester begins (see dates below), complete the Tuition Reimbursement/College Course Application form in TalentED.  In order to move on the pay scale all coursework must be pre-approved to be considered eligible for a change in salary.

    Summer Semester - May 24

    Fall Semester - September 21

    Winter/Spring Semester - January 30

    1. Await course approval.

    2. Attend your course.

    3. Once the semester is over (see dates below), complete the Tuition Reimbursement Report Card and Payment form and submit a report card and receipt of payment. 

    Summer Semester - August 24

    Fall Semester - January 31

    Winter/Spring Semester - May 24

    Process for payment may take 4-6 weeks

    Policy 1106: Change of Status

    In order to move on the pay scale all coursework must be pre-approved to be considered eligible for a change in salary.  Change of status to a higher scale happens twice per year (see below from Policy 1106). To submit for a change of status, you must complete the Change of Status form in TalentEd and send an updated transcript to HR.

    Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 17 Section 4: Tuition Reimbursement - Certified


    The District commits to a Tuition Reimbursement Program for IPC and CPC Teachers (Teachers on Scale One through Step 10 and Scale Two through Step 10 have priority eligibility for this program).  Teachers must complete District approved courses related to their teaching assignment or certification.   Courses that will lead to an advanced degree in the teacher’s content area will be reimbursed at a credit hour rate not to exceed the UMSL (University of Missouri - St. Louis) rate. 

     

    Courses taken in a degree program leading to an advanced degree in education that is in a non-content area will be reimbursed at a rate of $250 per credit hour. This amount may vary based upon the number of teachers applying for the $100,000 fund ($25,000 first semester/$25,000 second semester/$50,000 summer). Any remaining funds of the $100,000 budget at the end of the school year may be used to reimburse other teachers up to three hours of credit.


    Only tuition charges are eligible for reimbursement. Employees who resign prior to the reimbursement distribution will not receive the reimbursement. Employees who receive reimbursement shall sign the contract for the following year or repay the reimbursement.

    Policy 1106.3: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR ADMINISTRATORS


    The District provides a Tuition Reimbursement Program for Administrators. Administrators must complete District approved courses related to their assignment or certification. Courses taken in a degree program leading to an advanced degree in administration will be reimbursed at a rate of $250 per credit hour.


    This amount may vary based upon the number of administrators applying for the $15,000 fund. Any remaining funds of the $15,000 budget available at the end of the school year may be used to reimburse other administrators up to three hours of credit.


    Only tuition charges are eligible for reimbursement. Administrators who resign prior to the reimbursement distribution will not receive the reimbursement. 

     
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