3243 - ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS

Attendance at educational meetings shall be administered by the District Administrator in accordance with Board policy.

Educational meetings are intended to include professional conventions, conferences, workshops, drive-ins, etc., which are conducted for the purpose of disseminating information, making inquiries into the nature of an educational problem, etc.

1. Except in unusual circumstances, or at times of exceptional need, a professional staff member's attendance at educational meetings shall be limited to no more than two (2) per year.
2. Staff members should request leave to attend educational meetings at least ten (10) business daysin advance of the meeting to allow for proper approval. (See Form 3243 F1)
3. Attendance shall be limited to those staff members who have responsibilities directly related to the topics dealt with at a meeting and have participated in similar activities conducted with the District or the local area.
4. Other staff members requesting attendance whose responsibilities are not directly related must show cause why attendance is necessary and what benefit the District may receive from their attendance.
5. Staff members attending a meeting will make a summary report to the District Administrator and indicate the ways in which what was learned will be applied within the District.
6. Reimbursement for travel, rooms, meals, and other meeting expenses shall be made, within budgetary constraints, on the basis of itemized expense accounts and submitted on Form 3243 F2.
7. Registration fees exclusive of personal dues shall be reimbursed.
8. A per diem amount for meals may not exceed Board policy unless previously approved by the District Administrator.
9. A mileage allowance or cost of round trip ticket by public carrier will be reimbursed if a school vehicle is not available. (If staff members attend meetings as a group, the allowance will be made accordingly.)

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