Professional development and curriculum development are ongoing processes that should be continually updated by the instructor. All instructors are expected to participate in professional development activities that enhance instructional effectiveness and to maintain a curriculum that meets business and industry standards for training skilled employees. When technology advances beyond the reasonable scope of developing curriculum during the regular contract period, the Board of Education has directed each campus to budget appropriately to meet the needs of the individual campus. The following regulations will apply to the development of the curriculum:

1. All instructors desiring compensation for professional development activities during non-contract hours will submit a written request to the Campus Director a minimum of two weeks prior to the event.

2. All instructors desiring compensation for curriculum development during non-contract hours will submit a written request for curriculum update to the campus director by April 1st.

3. The written requests should include the following:

   1. Written justification for the need for curriculum update.

   2. Number of hours requested.

   3. Description of new curriculum or enhancements of the existing curriculum.

   4. Beginning and completion dates.

   5. Desired outcome.

4. The new curriculum will be submitted to the campus director upon completion before receiving compensation.

5. Timesheets should be submitted to the campus director’s weekly.

6. The compensation rate is $30.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2023, for work performed during non-contract hours.

7. All curriculum development or enhanced curriculum remain the property of Northeast Technology Center and will not be used for personal profit or sold outside the school.

Courses in Adult Education may be designed to develop new skills or increase present skill levels of adults. These courses will be coordinated with the expressed needs of business, industries, and commercial institutions within the area.

Adults enrolled in Adult Education courses may utilize the scheduled transportation routes of the district.

Employees and Board Member of Northeast Technology Center may be afforded the opportunity to attend Adult Education Special Interest Classes tuition free provided the class has met the minimum threshold for enrollees. Eligibility will be determined by the Adult Education Director at the specific campus.

Approved on July 20, 1998
Amended on November 3, 2008, March 8, 2010, June 8, 2020, June 22, 2023