2020-2021 Guidelines

The teacher contract for the 2020-2021 school year will require one day (8 Hours) of Flexible Staff Development. The purpose of the School District of Holmen’s staff development is to offer choice and to help staff increase knowledge and skills to maximize student learning.   

Out-of-district staff development (and any associated costs) will need approval by your supervisor prior to attendance. Teachers will be asked to identify how the staff development aligns to individual, building, or district goals. After the review of the Flexible Staff Development form, your supervisor will approve or disapprove the request.

Important Information

• All Flexible Staff Development must take place outside of contracted time.
   
• Various in-district opportunities can be found on the Flexible Staff Development Calendar.
   
• Documentation of your hours must be done via the Flexible Staff Development Form (will be added around July 1, 2020).
   
• The window for completion of Flexible Staff Development hours for current  and new teachers is July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
   
• If you have a creative idea or are interested in leading a Flexible Staff Development session, please complete the Flexible Staff Development Presenter Proposal Form  (will be added around July 1, 2020) as soon as possible. 
   
• University Credits obtained through Flexible Staff Development may not be used for lane advancement.
   
• Time spent mentoring other staff (new staff or student teachers) is not eligible for Flexible Staff Development.
   
• Flexible Staff Development hours cannot be completed while an employee is on FMLA leave due to legal issues.
   
• Part time staff will complete Flexible Staff Development hours based on their FTE (.5 FTE=4 hours Flexible Staff Development).
   
• Substitute teachers on limited term contracts are not required to participate in Flexible Staff Development.