Professional Leave Expenses. If a teacher is requested to attend a professional development activity or the District sponsors such activity, all expenses as specified in this Agreement shall be paid by the District. If necessary, a substitute will be provided at no charge to the teacher. If the teacher elects to attend a professional activity and that activity relates to the teacher’s IPDP or classroom assignment, the teacher may use professional days if approved by the Superintendent. If necessary, a substitute will be provided at no charge to the teacher. Payment for all professional leave activities is contingent upon available funds. Funding for Professional Leave:
Professional Leave Expenses. The employee may request reimbursement for expenses related to use of professional leave subject to the following:
Professional Leave Expenses. Employees who have been assigned a procurement card may pay vendors directly for travel-related costs using the procurement card process. In the event there is not an appropriate mechanism for the Town to be billed directly, employees may use personal credit cards for acceptable travel costs. Out-of-state employee business travel must be pre-approved by the Department Manager, or the Town Manager in the case of Senior Managers, on a Claim for Travel/Mileage Reimbursement Form. Original detailed receipts are required for all travel transactions and must be submitted to the Finance Department on a Claim for Travel/Mileage Reimbursement Form (Appendix A). Receipts must indicate the date and time, location, amount paid, and business purpose (handwritten by employee). Credit card receipts are not acceptable without the back-up detailed receipts. Travel expenses incurred in a prior fiscal year shall not be eligible for reimbursement unless funds were encumbered to cover such costs. The Town will reimburse for mileage, tolls and parking fees for employees who drive their personal vehicles while on approved municipal business. Reimbursement is paid once the employee has submitted the Claim for Travel/Mileage Reimbursement Form along with original receipts for tolls and parking. Mileage shall be reimbursed at the applicable IRS rate for the trips defined above, but will also include trips within the Town of Lexington for the purpose of conducting daily Town business. The meal reimbursement shall be limited to $50 per day for all meals, inclusive of taxes and tip. Any amount in excess of $50 per day shall not be reimbursed. Meals for partial day travel will be reimbursed at:
