Professional Conferences. In the belief that attendance at professional meetings is desirable to maintain and improve professional competence and proficiency, and to enhance the educational program of the school district, teachers shall be encouraged to participate in such meetings. Respecting the uniqueness of each building and/or department, the Board agrees that funds as budgeted shall be provided for such purposes in proportion to the number of teachers and the particular needs of each building or department. A formula by which conference expense funds and substitute teacher allowances are to be allocated shall be developed promptly by the Board in concert with the School Improvement Committee. Travel, meals, lodging and registration shall be deemed appropriate expenses reimbursable by the Board as shall the cost of substitute teachers needed to relieve participants. Approved professional conference days shall count as teaching days.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement