Out-of-District Activities

Use the CERT: Out of District Professional Activity request form in Frontline. 

Please allow at least 4 weeks for approval of Out of District Requests. 

We are not able to provide substitutes for Out of District activities occurring on Mondays or Fridays. 

Attending out-of-district activities requires prior approval in the following circumstances:

• The activity occurs during your contract day and requires a substitute or you are requesting professional leave to attend

• You are requesting that the district provide funding for registration, travel, or other expenses

If you are requesting professional leave or funding, you will need to contact your department director, coordinator, or facilitator or your building administrator to discuss the opportunity. Points earned for an approved activity for which the district provides funding or professional leave will be purposed for relicensure only.

Please note the following criteria when requesting district support to attend an out-of-district opportunity:

• The activity must be congruent with district philosophy.

• The activity must match the goals outlined in an approved District Professional Development Plan or Building Professional Development Plan.

• Attendance at the activity should enhance the educational experience for Olathe District students.

• Attendance at the activity is supported by requester’s administrator/supervisor and indicates how attendance will improve instruction, be shared with colleagues, assist in meeting goals, and ultimately benefit students.

• Individuals who are officers of organizations receive consideration, but approval is not automatic.

• Individuals who would like to be a presenter should seek approval prior to making a commitment to present.