Through partnership with the Professional Development Steering Committee, an option has been designed for teachers to participate in additional hours of professional learning throughout the school year (TIME-Teacher Initiated Meaningful Engagement). Certified teachers may receive up to 8 hours of additional per diem pay for collaborative work completed outside their regular contract time during the 2025-2026 school year. Each member of the collaborative team must submit a Laserfiche form to receive payment. The criteria for these hours is below:
Is an extension of the District/Building PD Plan
Is supportive of the building SIP goals
Responds to one of the 4 PLC Questions
What do we want students to learn?
How will we know when they have learned it?
What will we do if they do not learn?
What will we do if they have already learned it?
To receive payment for this work, please submit the form at the link above. There will be 2 pay periods for TIME hours during the school year--in November, and May.
*Please review your collaborative plan with your building
principal prior to beginning this work.
FAQ's Related to TIME Day Funding
Q: What is the window for TIME funding?
A: TIME hours take place during the school year, beginning on the first day of school and ending on the last day of school.
Q: When do we receive TIME payments?
A: There are 2 pay periods for TIME--one in November, and one in May.
Q: Since TIME hours are collaboration hours by our team, may our entire team submit just one laserfiche form?
A: While team members are included on the form, each individual must submit a laserfiche form in order to receive payment.
Q: What are the pay increments for TIME?
A: You may submit for payroll in increments of 4 or 8 hours. You may opt for 4 hours in November and 4 hours in May, 8 hours in November, or 8 hours in May.
TIME Day FORM
