Travel expenses incurred for official business travel on behalf of the District shall be limited to those expenses necessarily incurred by the employee in the performance of a public purpose authorized, in advance, in accordance with administrative guidelines.

Payment and reimbursement rates for per diem, meals, lodging, and mileage shall be established by the District and approved by the Board annually. The District shall establish mileage rates in accordance with the Federal IRS prescribed mileage rate.

Employees are expected to exercise the same care incurring travel expenses that a prudent person would exercise if traveling on personal business and expending personal funds. Unauthorized costs and additional expenses incurred for personal preference or convenience will not be reimbursed.

Unauthorized expenses include but are not limited to alcohol, movies, fines for traffic violations, and the entertainment/meals/lodging of spouses or guests.

All travel shall comply with the travel procedures and rates established in the administrative guidelines.

Adopted 7/20/11