Common use of Professional Meetings Clause in Contracts

Professional Meetings. A. A teacher may request time without loss of leave or pay to attend workshops, conferences or meetings of his/her subject matter or grade level area. Request should be in writing and directed to the appropriate Director for approval with a copy of said request provided to the school administration when applicable. B. At least one (1) classroom teacher shall be included whenever a group is attending a conference, workshop or special meeting that is related to their teaching assignment. C. Notification of State Department workshops, conferences or meetings shall be posted in each school. D. The Board recognizes the responsibility of providing in-service workshops for all new and required programs introduced into the curriculum.

Professional Meetings. A. 1. A teacher may request time without loss of leave or pay to attend workshops, conferences or meetings of his/her subject matter or grade level area. Request should be in writing and directed to the appropriate Director for approval with a copy of said request provided to the school administration when applicable. B. 2. At least one (1) classroom teacher shall be included whenever a group is attending a conference, workshop or special meeting that is related to their teaching assignment. C. 3. Notification of State Department workshops, conferences or meetings shall be posted in each school. D. 4. The Board recognizes the responsibility of providing in-service inservice workshops for all new and required programs introduced into the curriculum.