Common use of Conferences and Workshops Clause in Contracts

Conferences and Workshops. The number of unit members from a department attending given workshops or conferences will be as follows: 1. In a department or grade level where there are three, or less than three members, only one unit member from that department will be allowed to be absent from school during the time school is in session for the purpose of attendance at a conference or workshop. Exception to this may be made if, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the attendance at a particular conference or workshop merits more than one representative. 2. In a department or grade level where the members in the department number four or more, two members of such a department may be absent from regularly scheduled school sessions for such attendance. 3. Legally allowable expenses for the conferences and workshops, such as room, meals, mileage, registration, and other expenses shall be paid for in accordance with district policy.