Attendance at meetings and conferences related to education or school matters shall be encouraged for the value they have to the school system and to the professional growth of Lincoln Board of Education members.
The Superintendent shall notify Board members of scheduled meetings and conferences which might be of interest or benefit.
Lincoln Board of Education members shall be expected to maintain their effectiveness by being well informed on educational issues.
Each member of the Board is authorized to attend, at Lincoln Public School District expense, conventions sponsored by the National School Boards Association, the Nebraska Association of School Boards and other pertinent professional meetings provided that the reimbursable expenses are less than $1,000. Members of the Board are authorized to attend the National School Boards Association annual conference provided the reimbursable expenses are less than $1,000 not including the registration fee. A Board member seeking reimbursement of expenses from the District for development opportunities not authorized by this Policy must receive advance approval from the Board President and Vice President. For the Board President and Vice President, approval must, in addition, be given by one other Board member.