Common use of Conferences and Meetings Clause in Contracts

Conferences and Meetings. At its discretion, the Board agrees to provide, upon application and the prior approval, the necessary funds for Bargaining Unit Members who desire to attend selected professional conferences and meetings. Reasonable and customary travel, meals, lodging, and registration fees will be deemed appropriate expenses by the Board, as well as the cost of the substitute teacher to relieve the participant. A teacher Bargaining Unit Member attending such conferences and meetings should be granted sufficient leave time to attend, without loss of compensation.

Conferences and Meetings. At its discretion, the Board agrees to provide, upon application and the prior approval, the necessary funds for Bargaining Unit Association Members who desire to attend selected professional conferences and meetings. Reasonable and customary travel, meals, lodging, and registration fees will be deemed appropriate expenses by the Board, as well as the cost of the substitute teacher to relieve the participant. A teacher Bargaining Unit Association Member attending such conferences and meetings should be granted sufficient leave time to attend, without loss of compensation.