In recognition of the need for continuing in-service training and development for its members, the Board encourages the participation of all members in meetings and activities of area, state, and national school boards associations, as well as in the activities of other educational groups within budgetary appropriations.
The Board will, at the annual organizational meeting, approve a list of professional organizations that provide Board training and development. Appropriate expenses will be paid directly by the District through purchase orders whenever possible. The District will reimburse Board attendees for all reasonable, necessary, and actual expense not paid for directly by the District, including registration fees and materials, transportation, meals, excluding alcoholic beverages, lodging, communications for school-related business, and incidental expenses such as customary gratuities and taxes where applicable. Transportation, and mileage reimbursement rates, will be based on the approved IRS guidelines. Board members must account in full on appropriate District forms, with itemized receipts and documentation attached, for all expenditures resulting from participation at conferences, etc. The Claims Auditor will review all claims for payment in accordance with law and Board policy.
Board members are encouraged to report back to the Board and share information, recommendations and/or material acquired at the function.
Adoption date: March 20, 2006
Amended date: December 18, 2017
Reviewed date: April 3, 2025