Sec. 13a.14.09.06. Credential Achievement Bonus

A. A credential program participant shall receive an achievement bonus upon:

(1) Initial entry into the credential program at Staff Credential or Administrator Credential level 2 or higher; and

(2) Achievement thereafter of:

(a) Each successively higher credential level; or

(b) Annual approval at:

(i) Staff Credential levels 4 Plus through 6; or

(ii) Administrator Credential levels 2 through 4.

B. An achievement bonus shall be awarded:

(1) One time only at:

(a) Staff Credential levels 2 through 4; and

(b) Administrator Credential level 1; and

(2) Annually for:

(a) Staff Credential levels 4 Plus through 6; and

(b) Administrator Credential levels 2 through 4.

C. To receive an achievement bonus, a participant shall:

(1) Meet the requirements for Staff Credential or Administrator Credential level 2 or higher as set forth at Regulation .04B or I, as applicable, of this chapter; and

(2) File an application pursuant to Regulation .05E of this chapter.

D. Upon verification by the Office that the participant has met the requirements for an achievement bonus, the Office shall award a bonus of at least the amount set forth in the following schedule:

Level	Achievement Bonus
Staff Credential 1	No Award
Staff Credential 2	$200
Staff Credential 3	$300
Staff Credential 4	$500
Staff Credential 4 Plus	$600
Staff Credential 5	$750
Staff Credential 6	$1,000
Administrator Credential 1	$600
Administrator Credential 2	$750
Administrator Credential 3	$1,000
Administrator Credential 4	$1,500