The Board of Education may provide for the payment of the actual and necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, of any professional staff member of the District incurred in the course of performing services for the District, whether within or outside the District, under the direction of the Board.

The validity of payments for job-related expenses shall be determined by the Treasurer. Pre-approval for estimated travel expenses by Superintendent is required.

The Board may pay the expenses of professional staff members when they attend professional meetings (as defined in Policy 3243) with prior approval in accordance with the policy of this Board.

Professional staff members 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, supplemental insurance on rental cars, fines for traffic violations, and the entertainment/meals/lodging of spouses or guests.

This policy does not address every issue, exception, or contingency that may arise in the course of travel.