SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)

POLICY NO: 6610 DATE: 2003-03-25 REVISED:

SUBJECT: NON-TEACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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The Board of School Trustees encourages non-teaching staff to improve knowledge and skills by attending conferences, workshops and evening courses. The Board will assist by authorizing time-off and reimbursement of expenditures for approved conferences.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)

REGULATIONS NO: 6610 R DATE: 2003-03-25

REVISED:

SUBJECT: NON-TEACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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1. Expenses

The sum of $10,000.00 will be budgeted annually, to be claimed on a first come-first served basis, on the understanding that no employee will be entitled to claim more than $450.00 in any school year.

2. Approval

Attendance is subject to the prior approval of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent or the Secretary-Treasurer. Applications must indicate the estimated cost.

3. Provisions and Limitations

a) Must be recommended by immediate supervisor.

b) No wages will be paid, or time off in lieu, when the function extends into evenings or weekends.

c) Professional Development must be job related.

d) Employees will be limited to a maximum of three days in any school year. The number of days may be extended by approval of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer.