Professional Development

Frontline Professional Growth Site  

Important Information to Review:

Board Policy 671.2 

Board Policy 671.2-Rule 

Employee Handbook

**When requesting professional development outside of the district please plan accordingly as requests can take up to two weeks to be fully approved and processed once request is received by the Professional Development & Grants Specialist**

If you are wishing to be reimbursed for travel expenses linked to approved Professional Development please follow the below process and policies:

• Mileage reimbursement would be allowed only for the shortest practical route.  The reimbursable rate shall be the current IRS rate per mile in effect on July 1st of each year. The rate will remain unchanged for the entire school year unless otherwise directed by the Board:

  • Within the District, between schools within the District.

    • • Outside the District. Employees will be reimbursed for the shortest practical route(i.e. primary workplace to destination or home to destination).

      • Approved MVR(Motor Vehicle Record) Authorization Form.

Keep all itemized receipts for (these are REQUIRED for Reimbursement):

• • • Parking

    • Meals**

      • Maximum of $50.00 per day

    • **The cost for alcoholic beverages is not reimbursable and cannot be included on the itemized receipt.

    • **Reimbursement for meals is allowed only when an overnight stay is required.

    • Reasonable gratuities.

  • Lodging: Shall be paid at the rate no higher than that established for the hotel hosting the conference or convention, but shall only cover the actual costs up to that amount. Lodging for school business not related to a conference or convention with a headquarter hotel shall be based primarily on cost, with consideration given to accessibility in conducting business or attending the meeting, conference or convention. Lodging is only allowable for destinations grater than one hour.

Upon returning from the Professional Development Opportunity:

1. Upload itemized receipts into Frontline in "My File Library"(if applicable)

2. Mark the Professional Development opportunity complete

3. Attach uploaded receipts to completed form(if applicable)

4. Review and DocuSign the Expense Reimbursement Claim Form(if applicable)

5. This needs to be complete in 30 days of the event.

Questions: 

Contact Jessica Mohr, Professional Development & Grants Specialist 

jmohr@barabooschools.net or (608)355-3950 ext: 1027