Common use of CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE Clause in Contracts

CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE. The Association recognizes that the intent of the Board providing this leave is to allow teachers an opportunity to acquaint themselves with outstanding examples of education projects and to attend select professional conferences which should result in benefits to the Lakeshore Public Schools’ educational program. The Board agrees to provide upon application (after the visitation or conference is completed) reimbursement for appropriate travel and conference expenses. The Board reserves the right to establish limits on travel and conference expenses or determine in advance which expenses (and at which level) are appropriate. Approval to attend shall be obtained from the Principal and Superintendent. The number of teachers allowed to leave at any one time shall be within the discretion of the administration. Nothing in this clause shall prevent the Superintendent from granting the leave request with the understanding that the teacher assume part or all of the expenses involved except the cost of the substitute teacher. All approved reimbursement claims will be paid within established budget limitations. R: 74, 77, 80, 03, 06

CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE. The Association recognizes that the intent of the Board providing this leave is to allow teachers an opportunity to acquaint themselves with outstanding examples of education projects and to attend select professional conferences which should result in benefits to the Lakeshore Public Schools’ educational program. The Board agrees to provide upon application (after the visitation or conference is completed) reimbursement for appropriate travel and conference expenses. The Board reserves the right to establish limits on travel and conference expenses or determine in advance which expenses (and at which level) are appropriate. Approval to attend shall be obtained from the Principal and Superintendent. The number of teachers allowed to leave at any one time shall be within the discretion of the administration. Nothing in this clause shall prevent the The Superintendent may consider from granting the leave request for conferences or workshops with the understanding that the teacher assume part or all of the expenses involved except the cost of the substitute teacher. All approved reimbursement claims will be paid within established budget limitations. R: 74, 77, 80, 03, 06.