Common use of Professional Clause in Contracts

Professional. A teacher may request time off with pay for attendance at programs, conferences, workshops or seminars conducted by colleges, universities, governmental agencies, the NEA, ISTA, IEA, or affiliates thereof, and any other professional organization whose activities are related to education or the job of a teacher. Such request shall be directed to the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Board may provide sufficient funds to pay expenses incurred by teachers on professional leaves. The Board may consider projected teacher absenteeism for the day for which leave is requested in considering such requests.

Professional. A teacher may request time off with pay for attendance at programs, conferences, workshops or seminars conducted by colleges, universities, governmental agencies, the NEA, ISTA, IEA, or affiliates thereof, and any other professional organization whose activities are related to education or the job of a teacher. Such request shall be directed to the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Board may provide sufficient funds to pay expenses incurred by teachers on professional leaves. The Board may consider projected teacher absenteeism for the day for which leave is requested in considering such requests.

Professional. A teacher may request time off with pay for attendance at programs, conferences, workshops or seminars conducted by colleges, universities, governmental agencies, the NEA, ISTA, IEA, or affiliates thereof, and any other professional organization whose activities are related to education or the job of a teacher. Such request shall be directed to the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Board may provide sufficient funds to pay expenses incurred by teachers on professional leaves. The Board may consider projected teacher absenteeism for the day for which leave is requested in considering such requests.provide