The Collective Agreement states that funds be provided by the Surrey School District to the Surrey Teachers’ Association for the purpose of professional development. The amount is calculated from 0.20% at the Category 6 maximum step, multiplied by the total teacher FTE in the District as of September 30 of the previous year. This is about $212~ per FTE (2024-2025).
The STA administers these Pro-D Funds, and each school receives a Pro-D allotment based on its staff size. Each site develops its own equitable funding policy based on its allocation. Schools distribute their Pro-D budget into two primary categories:
- Individual Applications for personal professional development
- Whole Staff Pro-D for collective learning opportunities
Any remaining funds as of September 15 of the following school year roll into:
- Consolidated Pro-D
- Pro-D Funding Draw
Any remaining funds as of September 15 of the following school year roll into Retained Earnings:
- LSA Special Projects
- Special Projects
- Small School Grants
This structure ensures that Pro-D funds are distributed equitably while supporting both individual and collective professional growth opportunities across the district.