Policy 4640-8

Compensation

Professional Travel Guidelines

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  8/25/2020
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 
Related policies & regulations:  3500-6, 8250
Legal references:  13-2201 to 13-2204

 

Professional Travel for All Employees

1. Professional leave will not be granted to extend beyond the official dates of the conference or convention and reasonable time for travel, except by specific approval of the immediate supervisor.
2. Any person attending a professional activity may be asked to report on the professional activity.

Professional Travel for Administrators

Administrative travel opportunities shall be provided as follows:

1. Executive Committee members may attend, at District expense, those local, state and national meetings dealing with their areas of responsibility.
2. Curriculum specialists, directors, and supervisors may attend annually the national and regional meetings relating to their areas of responsibility for which they will be reimbursed all or a substantial portion of the expense with the approval of their direct supervisor.
3. Principals, associate and assistant principals, and other administrative personnel will have the opportunity to participate in professional travel with the approval of their direct supervisor.
4. Executive Committee may direct an administrator to attend professional meetings where District representation is desirable. In this event, the District will reimburse staff members for actual expenses incurred.

Guidelines for Reimbursement for Professional Travel

Employees requesting reimbursement for traveling expenses must obtain the Business Affairs publication, “Business Travel and Reimbursement” prior to travel. The employee must comply with these rules in order to receive reimbursement.