Staff: Educational Courses

Course Approvals

The Educational Course Approval form is typically used for college credit courses. These courses are often used towards a lane change, which by contract, requires all courses to be pre-approved. 

(Refer to the MEA contract, Article XXXIV for further information on course approval qualifications.) 

Course Reimbursements

Each fiscal year, by contract, ONE approved educational course can be submitted for reimbursement upon completion. (Refer to the MEA contract, Article XXXIV for approved reimbursement amounts)

The course must be graded & submitted to Central Office between  7/1/25 - 6/15/26 in order to be reimbursed under the current Fiscal Year.  (FY26)

Instructions for COURSE Approval

  1. Download and complete the Course Approval form. Sign and attach a course description.


  2. Forward by email or interoffice both the form and course description to Dyana Bogdan at Central Office for approval.


  3. Once your form has been signed by the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, it will be scanned and emailed back to you for your records.

  4. Please submit the payment receipt as soon as the course is approved in order to encumber the funds.

Allow 1-2 weeks for the approval process to be completed.

Instructions for COURSE Reimbursement

Submit the information below to Central Office, Attn: Dyana Bogdan by email or interoffice for FY26 course reimbursements. 

  • IMMEDIATELY UPON REGISTERING: A copy or screenshot of your payment receipt showing:

    • your name,

      course name and university/college

    • the amount paid and the date paid

    • method of payment

  • ONCE COURSE IS COMPLETED: A copy of your final grade or transcript* showing:

    • your name - your grade - course name

    • name of the university/college

    • dates the course was taken and/or completed (semester and year)

    • The grade is due no later than 6/15/26 at 4pm** in order to be accepted for an FY26 course reimbursement.

*Official transcripts are not required for a course reimbursement.

**Please keep in mind that interoffice mail may not be reliable when submitting paperwork within one week of the deadline date.

Once processed, reimbursements are mailed to your home address in approximately 3-4 weeks.

2nd Course Reimbursement Opportunity

Update 6/9/26: CLOSED

To be considered, complete the 2nd Course Reimbursement Application. Applications will be time-stamped upon submission and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, pending availability of funds.

Steps for requesting a Second Course Reimbursement:

  1. Complete the 2nd Course Reimbursement Application. You will receive an email once your request has been reviewed.

  2. If approved, immediately submit your course payment receipt to dyana.bogdan@mansfieldschools.com so funds can be allocated.

  3. Submit your final grade once the course is completed (no later than June 15th at 4pm).

If you have further questions, please email dyana.bogdan@mansfieldschools.com or call x10224.

*This information is for Course Reimbursements ONLY. 

Insurance Reimbursements and questions can be directed to the BUSINESS office, Attn: Bonnie Benvissuto