Common use of Absence for Educational Purposes Clause in Contracts

Absence for Educational Purposes. Teachers have the right to attend activities such as conferences and workshops that offer educational benefit and are offered by professional institutions such as universities, professional organizations, state and county offices. Expenses for such activities may be paid for by the District if funding is available and is approved by the site administrator. If funding is not available to cover the expense of the conference, the employee may elect to pay for the conference and the District will provide the substitute, if approved by the administrator.

Absence for Educational Purposes. Teachers have the right to attend activities such as conferences and workshops that offer educational benefit and are offered by professional institutions such as universities, professional organizations, state and county offices. Expenses for such activities may be paid for by the District if funding is available and is approved by the site administrator. If funding is not available to cover the expense of the conference, the employee may elect to pay for the conference himself and the District will provide the substitute, if approved by the administrator.