Common use of Professional Meeting Attendance Clause in Contracts

Professional Meeting Attendance. SUBJECT MATTER AND SCHOOL PROGRAM ORIENTED MEETINGS Application form provided by the central office shall be submitted to the Principal at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the meeting. A written approval or rejection will be returned to the applicant from the central office. Attendance at professional meetings from a single department may be limited so as not to cause a hardship on the school system or as approved by the Superintendent. Automobile mileage allowance paid to the professional teaching staff member shall be the current allowance per mile as established by Board policy, which is the IRS allowable amount. This covers all mileage accumulated as a result of attendance at required professional meetings and for personnel authorized to use an automobile as part of their contractual obligations. Usual, customary, and reasonable expenditures, as determined by the Board will be paid by the Board upon remittance by the bargaining unit member of all receipts for reimbursement cost expended. Preference shall be extended to teacher or staff members not having previously attended meetings. Attendance shall be authorized by the Superintendent in accordance with school system and fund limitations.