The Master's Degree work must be taken in an accredited college or university and be in a course of study approved by that institution. A copy of the teacher's course of study must be filed with the Superintendent or his/her designee immediately upon approval by the college or university.

The Master's Degree program must be completed in the period of time specified by the college or university. Failure to complete degree work in the period of time specified by the college or university at which the candidate is then enrolled will result in a reduction of the salary increment in direct proportion to the number of credits no longer considered active by the granting institution. After submission of necessary documents to the Superintendent or his/her designee, increments will be paid as set forth in Appendix A.

A teacher getting a Master's in other than his/her subject area or a teacher getting thirty-six (36) hour equivalency for a Life Teaching Certificate shall receive the amount set forth in Appendix A.