Certification Guideline 22

SUBJECT
Expiration Date - Initial Certification

GUIDELINE DEFINITION
The expiration date of initial certification will be three years when an individual is employed prior to October 1. The expiration date of initial certification will be three years plus when an individual is employed after October 1.

EXAMPLES

Willy is employed September 8, 2001. His expiration date will be August 31, 2004.
Sue is employed October 5, 2001. Her expiration date will be August 31, 2005.
Mary is employed January 7, 2002. Her expiration date will be August 31, 2005.

RATIONALE
Section TCS 3.03 (8) of the code states: "The initial certificate is effective on the date which the person began work in the position requiring certification and remains effective until August 31 of the third year following issuance. All subsequent certificates shall take effect on September 1 of the year granted and remain effective through August 31 of the year of expiration."

Districts hire staff subject to certification at various times during the year. It is necessary for the system to operate with a single expiration date.

Link to View Guideline 12 - Expiration Date-Three Year Renewal
http://systemattic.wtcsystem.edu/certification/cert/guide/guide12.htm

Implemented: January 7, 1994
Last Reviewed/Revised: May 2002

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