Common use of Educational Conferences Clause in Contracts

Educational Conferences. It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to reimburse teachers in part for the expense of attendance at approved conferences and meetings. At the earliest possible date, teachers shall submit applications for educational conferences. The administrative staff shall serve as a committee with the Superintendent as an ex-officio chairman to review applications for travel reimbursement and to prepare a recommendation that shall include: Meetings at which the District should be represented Names of staff members proposed as delegates Suggested maximum reimbursement If the meeting is within reasonable driving distance, a school automobile will be provided when available. If transportation is by private automobile, the transportation cost will be computed at the rate established by the Board for all travel reimbursement. If more than one person attends, mileage will be approved only for one automobile. If transportation is via rail or air, first-class railroad fare or air tourist rate will be the basis for calculating transportation costs. Delegates who desire other accommodations shall pay the difference in costs. The District will pay minimum transit or taxi fare and gratuities. There shall be no reimbursement for expenses unless the delegate attends the entire conference. The best candidate should be selected to represent the district. Travel is not to be considered a benefit or honor to be passed around, but rather an opportunity to enable one who has evidenced professional interest and ability to collect and present to his associates the benefits of his experiences. Claims for reimbursement must be accompanied by evidence of expenditures. Claims must not exceed verified expenditures or scheduled allowances.

Educational Conferences. ‌ It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to reimburse teachers in part for the expense of attendance at approved conferences and meetings. At the earliest possible date, teachers shall submit applications for educational conferences. The administrative staff shall serve as a committee with the Superintendent as an ex-officio chairman to review applications for travel reimbursement and to prepare a recommendation that shall include: Meetings at which the District should be represented Names of staff members proposed as delegates Suggested maximum reimbursement If the meeting is within reasonable driving distance, a school automobile will be provided when available. If transportation is by private automobile, the transportation cost will be computed at the rate established by the Board for all travel reimbursement. If more than one person attends, mileage will be approved only for one automobile. If transportation is via rail or air, first-class railroad fare or air tourist rate will be the basis for calculating transportation costs. Delegates who desire other accommodations shall pay the difference in costs. The District will pay minimum transit or taxi fare and gratuities. There shall be no reimbursement for expenses unless the delegate attends the entire conference. The best candidate should be selected to represent the district. Travel is not to be considered a benefit or honor to be passed around, but rather an opportunity to enable one who has evidenced professional interest and ability to collect and present to his associates the benefits of his experiences. Claims for reimbursement must be accompanied by evidence of expenditures. Claims must not exceed verified expenditures or scheduled allowances.