Common use of Conference and Convention Attendance Clause in Contracts

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.