Cedar Springs Public School District
Administrative Guidelines
 

3243 - ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS

Attendance at educational meetings shall be controlled by the Superintendent in accordance with Board of Education Policy and/or terms of negotiated, collectively-bargained agreement.

Educational meetings are intended to include professional conventions, conferences, workshops, drive-ins, etc., which are conducted for the purpose of disseminating information, making inquiries into the nature of an educational problem, etc.

 

A.

Staff members should request leave to attend educational meetings at least thirty (30) in advance of the meeting to allow for proper approval. (See Form 3243 F1)

 
 

B.

Attendance shall be limited to those staff members who have responsibilities directly related to the topics dealt with at a meeting and have participated in similar activities conducted with the District or the local area. Any exceptions must be approved by the Superintendent.

 
 

C.

Other staff members requesting attendance whose responsibilities are not directly related must show cause why attendance is necessary and what benefit the District may receive from their attendance.

 
 

D.

Reimbursement for travel, rooms, meals, and other meeting expenses may be made, within budgetary constraints, on the basis of itemized expense accounts and submitted on Form 3243 F2.

 
 

E.

Registration fees exclusive of personal dues may be reimbursed.

 
 

F.

No reimbursement will be given to staff members attending required professional meetings conducted by the District.

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