Common use of Professional Conferences Clause in Contracts

Professional Conferences. 1. Officially authorized Association delegates and/or alternates, as required, shall be granted time necessary with pay, to attend NYSUT, NYSUT Election District, Retirement, and AFT conventions, upon timely request to the Superintendent. All expenses shall be borne by the individual or the Association. Representatives of the Association, in addition to delegates and alternates, may also be excused by the Superintendent, or his/her designee, to perform official Association functions. 2. Excused absences, with pay, may be granted to any employee to attend professional meetings, conferences and workshops, when approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Professional Conferences. 1. Officially authorized Association delegates and/or alternates, as required, shall be granted time necessary with pay, to attend NYSUT, NYSUT Election District, Retirement, and AFT and NEA conventions, upon timely request to the Superintendent. All expenses shall be borne by the individual or the Association. Representatives of the Association, in addition to delegates and alternates, may also be excused by the Superintendent, or his/her designee, to perform official Association functions. 2. Excused absences, absences with pay, pay may be granted to any employee to attend professional meetings, conferences and workshops, when approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee.