0175.1 - SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, AND WORKSHOPS

The Board of Education recognizes the value of membership and attendance at conferences and meetings at the local, County, State, and National level.

Attendance at local, County, State workshops and conferences is encouraged.

Each Board member is expected to report back to the Board after attending a conference at District expense.

Travel and personal expenses of spouse, children, or other guests traveling with a Board member shall be the responsibility of the Board member or of the individual. Expenses for convention functions attended as a group will be borne by the District within budgetary limits.

If approved, the following are reimbursable upon submission of receipts and documentation:

1. conference registration fees
2. transportation – plane, train or automobile, including buses, taxis and limousines
3. mileage at the Board approved rate
4. toll charges and parking
5. lodging (In most instances reimbursement will be limited to the conference rate, however, exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Treasurer.)
6. Meals

the maximum per-day/per-meal allowance/stipend (includes up to a twenty percent (20%) gratuity) for all travel, except for travel to the major cities listed below, is:

Brunch/Breakfast $20.00

Lunch $25.00

Dinner $35.00

The President of the Board will regularly receive a record of Board member attendance at conferences.

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