Representation at Conferences. Administration will consider leave with pay, not chargeable against the teacher’s sick or personal leave, to attend educational conferences, workshops, and/or seminars. Administration will consider a reasonable number of teacher visitations for the purpose of viewing other instructional techniques and programs. The extent of teacher representation and visitation will depend upon the distance, the relevance, and the school budget. Teachers desiring to attend such conferences, meetings, or visitations should secure an application form, discuss it with the principal and then forward it to the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designated representative for final approval. No event registration will occur prior to the final approval. Teachers shall be required to submit a written report or make an oral report to their unit within two (2) weeks of attendance at such meetings or visitations.
Representation at Conferences. The Employee may elect to invite a mentor, member of the grade level team or department, or any other certificated employee who is available at the time of the conference and willing to participate.
