Common use of EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAVE Clause in Contracts

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAVE. An educational conference leave and expenses may be granted by the Superintendent or his designee. A teacher may request leave and agreed-upon expenses to attend an educational conference that provides appropriate educational benefits for the teacher and students of his/her class or the District. Travel expenses shall be limited to the most economical mode of travel. Lodging shall be limited to the actual cost. Meal expenses shall be at the Board-approved rate except when meals are included in the conference charges. Mileage shall be paid at the board-approved rate if a private car is used. Participants shall endeavor to arrange transportation to the site on a group basis. 1. An ad hoc District committee, which includes representatives appointed by the Lodi Education Association, shall consult about annual staff development programs in the District. The committee will discuss staff development content, schedules, and planning and implementation processes. The committee will share its findings with District administration, which will consider these in planning for the ensuing school year. 2. Teachers who feel they have not been given fair consideration for site conference funds should first discuss the concerns with the site administrator. If they are unable to resolve the issue satisfactorily, the teacher may appeal to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary or Secondary Education.

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAVE. An educational conference leave and expenses may be granted by the Superintendent or his designee. A teacher may request leave and agreed-upon expenses to attend an educational conference that provides appropriate educational benefits for the teacher and students of his/her class or the District. Travel expenses shall be limited to the most economical mode of travel. Lodging shall be limited to the actual cost. Meal expenses shall be at the Board-approved rate except when meals are included in the conference charges. Mileage shall be paid at the board-approved rate if a private car is used. Participants shall endeavor to arrange transportation to the site on a group basis. 1. An ad hoc District committee, which includes representatives appointed by the Lodi Education Association, shall consult about annual staff development programs in the District. The committee will discuss staff development content, schedules, and planning and implementation processes. The committee will share its findings with District administration, which will consider these in planning for the ensuing school year. 2. Teachers who feel they have not been given fair consideration for site conference funds should first discuss the concerns with the site administrator. If they are unable to resolve the issue satisfactorily, the teacher may appeal to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary or Secondary EducationArea Director.