Flex Information 2025

www.lubbockisd.org/summerpd

Lubbock Independent School District is proud to provide employees with the opportunity to participate in summer professional learning in order to earn Flex days on November 24, 25, and 26. This allows employees the opportunity to have flexible learning this summer and enjoy the full week of Thanksgiving in November. In order to meet the 187 day requirement for staff, we have added an additional Flex Day. Please review the information in this Smore carefully for updates to our guidelines.

State-mandated Compliance Courses will count for 8 hours of Flex!

In addition to Compliance Courses, Employees must earn the following number of hours:

Certified Employees - 16 hours + Compliance Course Completion = 24 hours

Paraprofessional Employees - 12 hours + Compliance Course Completion = 20 hours

Temporary Employees, Substitutes, and 49% Employees - Not required to complete Flex, but will be required to complete Compliance Courses

Employees on a 226 Day Contract - 2 non-duty day or 2 Friday Workdays/PD + Compliance Course Completion

Please note, this day is reflected on the December paycheck. It is important for 226 day employees to reserve non-duty days if you intend to use them for Flex. Personal and sick leave cannot be used for this purpose.

Certified staff may use the 3rd day as a work day.

Workday Criteria

• The workday can happen in your classroom, at a coffee shop, or at your home.

• You will NOT use a timeclock or sign-in sheet.

• Your principal/supervisor will submit documentation to the PD office.

Guidelines regarding Flex can be found in the document linked below.

Each employee must create a Summer Professional Development Plan for Flex and review it in a face to face meeting with their evaluator. This plan will be housed in KickUp as an evaluation step. To access and complete this plan, please follow these steps:

1) Log into Kickup

2) Click My Evaluation

3) Select Summer Professional Development Plan for Flex

4) Complete the form

5) Evaluators will approve Summer PD Plans by these due dates:

March 14: AQUATICS, ATTENDANCE OFFICER, CAMPUS TECH. SUPPORT, CLASSIFIED/NON-CLASS., SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, NURSE, OT, PT, MT, RDSPD, SCHOOL COUNSELOR

May 2: DIAG, INSTRUCTIONAL COACH, INSTRUCTIONAL SPEC., INTERVENTIONIST, MEDIA

SPECIALIST, MS CAMPUS ATH. COOR., TEACHERS, ATHLETIC HEAD COACH, HS ATH.

ASST., COACH, LEAD TEACHER, MS ATH. ASST. COACH, SPEECH PATH., TAKE FLIGHT

Compliance Courses will be completed in Vector. In order to receive 8 hours of Flex credit, compliance courses must be completed after May 23 and by August 3, 11:59 pm. State law requirements that compliance courses be completed each year. If an employee misses the August 3 deadline for Flex, they will still be required to complete Compliance Courses. Courses will be assigned to employees based on their role. Courses can be accessed here: https://lubbockisd-tx.safeschools.com

226 Day Employees

Completion of compliance courses outside of the work day will give you 1 day credit for Flex. Failure to complete Compliance Courses outside of normal work hours (by August 3, 11:59 pm) will result in the use of an additional non-duty day. State and local leave cannot be used for Flex.

Here are some FAQs:

What if I don't complete all of my hours?

Failure to complete requirements will result in the employee being docked at your daily rate (8 hour increments) on the December 2025 paycheck.

Where can I see what courses are being offered in my subject area or field?

Summer Course offerings can be found here. Once you decide what courses you wish to take, you will need to register in Kickup Learning. Be sure and check Kickup Learning for information on where the sessions will be held.

Is it possible to count office work for my flex?

Certified staff and 226 day employees may designate days for classroom/office work. Paraprofessionals may not count office work for Flex. Please see the Flex Guidelines for more details.

If I am being paid to attend a session can it count towards Flex?

No, if you are being paid for your participation you may not count it for Flex.

If I am taking a course at a university can it count for my Flex?

Yes! A three-hour summer course will meet your flex requirement. You will need to provide proof of enrollment via transcript in Kickup Learning so that Flex can be documented.

Can I attend sessions online or face-to-face outside of Lubbock ISD?

With supervisor approval, you may attend these sessions. In order to qualify, you must submit a certificate of completion in Kickup Learning. This certificate must have the date of the event and the number of hours earned to receive approval.

How do I upload certificates for trainings from outside of the district in Kickup Learning?

Click here for information.

Do Reading Academies count towards Flex even though they are not completed prior to August 4th?

Yes, those of you who are required to do Reading Academies will be able to count that towards Flex.

What if I am taking courses through an Alt Cert program (ie iTeach). Will that count for Flex?

Yes, alt cert program modules count towards Flex. 45 seat hours equals 16 hours of Professional Development. Documentation of completed courses will need to be uploaded into KickUp Learning.

What if I do not see a course for my content area?

If you do not see a course for your area, please contact that content coordinator. They will be happy to help you find a course to meet your needs.

What if I feel I have been docked incorrectly for Flex?

Please review the Flex Guidelines linked above in the Smore for information on Flex Appeals.

The button below will allow you to see all the courses being offered this summer by content area. If you would like to see what courses are available in other areas, you are welcome to click on the other catalog sheets OR log into Kickup Learning to view all courses. Please make sure you complete any mandatory training for your area prior to registering for other courses.

Email: beth.berridge@lubbockisd.org
Website: lubbockisd.org/summerpd
Location: 1628 19th Street, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: (806)219-0381
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162259817217679/
Twitter: @LISDProfDev