Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. (a) Leaves of absence without deduction of pay with reimbursement of certain expenses may be granted to attend professional meetings upon written request to the Superintendent.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. Meetings, conferences, symposiums and seminars at which concerns vital to the profession are the subject of discussion are recognized by the District as an inherent part of the employees' professional obligation. Such leaves may be granted by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the following procedure with the understanding the Superintendent may grant contingent approval based upon availability of substitutes.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. Determined by program need and within budget parameters, attendance at professional conferences and meetings may be granted upon written request to the Superintendent, or supervisor. Such attendance at professional meetings and conferences shall include the following:
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. A. Permission may be granted to certificated employees to attend conferences, meetings or conventions or to travel outside the District for other educational purposes when it is deemed such travel will benefit the educational program of the District.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. Employees who are authorized in advance by the Board or its designee to attend meetings, conferences, symposiums and seminars, as a district representative, shall be afforded leave for attendance thereat, with no loss of pay and the District shall reimburse said employee for actual travel expenses incurred at the current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rate per mile.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. The attendance of and participation in professional conferences by principals is recognized as supplying an incentive for personal growth, increased levels of job performance, and improvement of professional skills. Participation in a national conference or seminar at least every other year is a desirable goal.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. When an employee seeks and gains District authorization to represent the District at professional conferences, meetings, workshops, symposia and seminars, substitute's necessary expense shall be paid by the District.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. A. Meetings, conferences, symposiums and seminars at which concerns vital to the profession are the subject of discussions are recognized by the District as an inherent part of the employee’s professional obligation.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. Leaves of absence without deduction of pay and with reimbursement of certain approved expenses shall be granted to teachers to attend professional meetings or visit other schools upon written request to the Superintendent. When necessary, the District shall provide substitute certificated teachers to perform the duties of teachers who have been granted leave to attend professional meetings.
Attendance at Meetings and Conferences. Upon written request to and approval by the superintendent or Human Resources director, employees shall be released for attendance at professional meetings (i.e., workshops, seminars, symposiums, training sessions, conferences, meetings) except those pertaining to Association-related business, unless provided for in this Agreement. Travel and per diem expenses (i.e., lodging, meals, travel, materials and registration fees) may also be granted as requested in the written request. Attendance at such approved meetings shall be with no loss of pay and the District shall provide substitute teachers as it deems necessary.
