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.
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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) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Registration fees exclusive of personal dues may be reimbursed. |
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No reimbursement will be given to staff members attending required professional meetings conducted by the District. |
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