Professional Improvement (Conferences and/or Visitation. At his/her discretion the Superintendent has the authority to grant employees Professional Improvement leave for the purpose of attending conferences and making visitations. Employees requesting said leave shall file an application therefore in writing with the Superintendent of Schools at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the leave being requested. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the Superintendent. Said request shall explain in detail the length of the leave, the purpose and the opinion of the person requesting said leave as to how it will benefit the school district. The Superintendent shall also have the authority to grant leaves of not to exceed five (5) consecutive school days for any employee during any school year for the purpose of attending education conferences or school visitations.
