This day does not have to be served on August 12th as long as you have completed and turned in the documentation required by your building principal.
4.07 An educator may earn up to twelve (12) hours of professional development credit approved by the school or school district, which may be applied toward the professional development requirement for the time period at the beginning of each school year that is used to plan and prepare curriculum or develop other instructional material. Educators shall be entitled to one (1) hour of professional development credit for each hour of approved preparation under this section, provided the educator spends the time:
4.07.1 In his/her instructional classroom, office or media center at the public school;
4.07.2 Prior to the first student teacher interaction day of the school year; and