Professional Meetings and Workshops. To the extent consistent with the operational needs of the Employer, employees will be granted time off with pay, not to exceed their normal work day to attend pre-approved professional meetings and workshops that are “job related”. The Employer may, but is not required to, reimburse the costs associated with these meetings and workshops. Leave under this provision shall not be arbitrarily denied. Should the Employer require the employee to attend, the cost of such training will be paid by the Employer.
Professional Meetings and Workshops. The Board may grant to teachers a leave of absence without loss of compensation to attend professional association conventions such as, but not limited to, the National Council of Mathematics Teachers, the International Reading Association, professional meetings relating to educational workshops, seminars, or conferences sponsored by industry, professional associations, colleges, universities, or governmental agencies concerned with public school matters. The building level computer coordinator may be granted professional leave for up to four (4) days for the purpose of staff development, expanding technology services, and facilitator training. These days will be assigned in cooperation with the building principal.
Professional Meetings and Workshops. The Board of Directors shall encourage employees to actively participate in meetings of local, state and national professional organizations, including other school districts. The payment of employees' expenses incurred in attendance and the salary of the substitute shall be carried in the budget as an inservice education expense item. The staff members shall be reimbursed at the following rates: All of the registration fee; receipted meals, lodging; and travel expense. Eligibility to attend meetings of state and national professional organizations shall be based upon professional interest and leadership in positions of local affiliation. Requests for permission to attend professional meetings shall be approved by the principal and superintendent. Out-of-state travel, with the exception of travel in the greater Portland, Oregon, area is subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
Professional Meetings and Workshops. A Bilingual Paraprofessional wishing to attend professional meetings or workshops should, whenever possible, make request for attending the meeting or workshop at least one (1) month before the meeting date. Attendance at all meetings and workshops and allowance for travel, per diem room and board, and conference expenses shall require the approval of the Board. If the request is granted, an applicant may attend the meeting or workshop without loss of pay or leave benefits. The meetings and workshops should normally be related to the current work assignment. All applicants must complete the proper forms for the school records.
Professional Meetings and Workshops. A Reading/Math Paraprofessional wishing to attend professional meetings or workshops should, whenever possible, make request for attending the meeting or workshop at least one (1) month before the meeting date. Attendance at all meetings and workshops and allowance for travel, per diem room and board, and conference expenses shall require the approval of the Board. If the request is granted, an applicant may attend the meeting or workshop without loss of pay or leave benefits. The meetings and workshops should normally be related to the current work assignment. All applicants must complete the proper forms for the school records.
