2025-2026 Guidelines

The teacher contract for the 2025-2026 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 2024-2025 Flexible Staff Development Form.
• Documentation of your hours must be done via the 2025-2026 Flexible Staff Development Form.
• The window for completion of Flexible Staff Development hours for current and new teachers is July 1st through June 30th.
• 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 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.
• CPR Certification training may not be used to fulfill your Flex PD Hours.
• 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.