Conference and Convention Attendance. An informal paid leave of absence may be granted for attendance at conferences and conventions sponsored by professional instructional organizations which are recognized by the State Board of Education or approved by the appropriate administrator under all of the following conditions:
a. Attendance leads directly to the professional growth of the employee and the improvement of the educational program of the District.
b. The attendance must not necessitate assignment of a substitute for the employee or the payment of replacement teacher salary unless the employee is an official representative of the organization or is participating as a workshop leader or speaker at the conference or convention.
c. The attendance must not result in unnecessary duplication of participation by District personnel.
d. The attendance must not necessitate the reimbursement of any expenses by the District to the employee except as provided in accordance with Board Rule 1501. A written or oral report of the conference may be requested by the appropriate administrator or superintendent. Approval of the leave is contingent upon the recommendation of the appropriate superintendent. For conference or convention attendance that meets the standards above, but is not approved for paid leave pursuant to this Section, the employee may use personal necessity leave under Section 5.0.
Conference and Convention Attendance. A paid leave may, in the discretion of the District and upon the recommendation of the appropriate division head, be granted for attendance at conferences and conventions sponsored by professional organizations which are approved by the appropriate administrator under all of the conditions noted below:
a. The attendance leads directly to the professional growth of the employee and the improvement of the educational program of the District;
b. The attendance does not result in unnecessary duplication of participation by District personnel; and
c. The attendance does not necessitate the reimbursement of any expenses by the District to the employee.
16.1 A written or oral report of the conference may be requested by the appropriate administrator.
16.2 For conferences or conventions which are not permitted pursuant to the above, the District may authorize the employee to utilize personal necessity leave under Section 13.0 of this Article.
Conference and Convention Attendance. A paid leave may, in the discretion of BCCHS and upon the recommendation of the Executive Director or Designee, be granted for attendance at conferences and conventions sponsored by professional instructional organizations which are recognized by the State Board of Education or approved by the appropriate administrator under all of the conditions noted below. BCCHS shall consult with UTLA regarding these matters.
13.10.1 Attendance must lead directly to the professional growth of the employee and the improvement of the educational program of BCCHS;
13.10.2 Unless the employee is an official representative of the organization or is participating as a workshop leader or speaker at the conference or convention, the attendance must not necessitate assignment of a substitute for the employee or the payment of replacement teacher salary;
13.10.3 The attendance must not result in unnecessary duplication of participation by BCCHS personnel;
13.10.4 The attendance must not necessitate the reimbursement of any expenses by BCCHS to the employee; and
13.10.5 A written or oral report of the conference may be requested by the appropriate administrator. For conference or convention attendance which meets the above standards, but is not approved for paid leave status pursuant to the above, the employee may utilize personal necessity leave under Section 13.3 of this Article.
Conference and Convention Attendance. Administrators may attend conferences and conventions within the limits of the budget. Requests for attendance shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for the Superintendent's approval. Every effort will be made to include money in the budget for professional growth activities for administrators.
