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, and 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 guest 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:
conference registration fees
transportation – plane, train or automobiles, including buses, taxis and limousines
mileage at the Board approved rate
toll charges and parking
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.)
Meals
official conference banquets will be reimbursed at actual cost
phone calls for District business
All reimbursed with proper receipts (gratuities up to 20%).
The President of the Board will regularly receive a record of Board member attendance at conferences.