Campbell County School District encourages staff in the pursuit of National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) status. Private endowment funds support application fees for the process. NBCT candidates must seek these funds prior to the District providing cost reimbursement.  The District will reimburse candidates for their actual costs, not to exceed the National Certification fee.

Staff shall meet all the requirements of the National Certification Board in order to apply. The NBCT process is rigorous and generally covers a two-year completion process. The District recognizes NBCT certification helps to promote the quality of teaching and learning.

In the event a staff member for whom the District has paid any application fees leaves the District prior to receiving their National Board Certification, they will reimburse the District within ninety (90) days of written demand by the District. If an employee does not complete the National Board Certification within five years of the date of application, they shall reimburse the District for all fees paid by the District on their behalf within ninety (90) days of written demand by the District. Campbell County School District may withhold liquidated damages from any sum owed by the District to the staff member.

Any subsequent fee that may be required by the National Certification Board for a test re-take or similar action will be the responsibility of the staff member.

Campbell County School District will pay any certified staff member in good standing who has received their National Certification, pursuant to sums outlined in Regulation 4035. This payment will be made in one installment, payable in December. Proper renewal must be maintained to continue eligibility for this incentive.

ADOPTION DATE: November 23, 1998; Revised March 26, 2002; Revised August 24, 2004; Revised December 13, 2005; Revised October 10, 2006; Major Revision November 15, 2022.

LEGAL REFERENCE(S): W.S. 21-7-501

CROSS REFERENCE(S): 4035-R