All accredited college courses and in service study must receive prior written approval from the the Superintendent and STA President for tuition reimbursement. Graduate level courses do not need prior approval for salary credit, just for tuition reimbursement. Please submit your request to the Superintendent.

Reimbursement will be made after the submission of proof of successful course completion (grade report), an official transcript, tuition receipts. It will be limited to tuition fees. Materials should be submitted within thirty (30) days of course completion.

Approval will not be granted for undergraduate or graduate study leading to the initial permanent certificate or a first Masters Degree.

All approved courses must be submitted for reimbursement during the school year the course is completed.

Teachers on unpaid leave of absence are not eligible for this program.

Teachers taking administration courses will be reimbursed at 50% of tuition costs.

Prior program approval will be made by the Individual Professional Development Committee based on district instructional priorities, instructional needs and the date of application. (Professional Development Request Form)

If you are taking a graduate level course, be sure to also submit the course for salary credit. To do this send a transcript to of the completed course to Wendy Dixon at the District Office requesting salary credit as well as tuition reimbursement.