ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES. In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state or national conferences or on other business pertinent to the Association’s affairs, representatives of the Association shall be excused without loss of salary or benefits in accordance with the following provisions: A. The number of Association leave days shall be eleven (11) days per year not subject to accrual. B. The President of the Association shall submit a written request to the Superintendent at least one week in advance of the anticipated usage. C. No more than three representatives shall be excused at any one time except for the I.E. A. Delegate Assembly when no more than four representatives shall be excused. D. The frequency of such meetings shall not impair the quality of classroom instruction. E. Additional days, up to five (5), may be purchased by the Association reimbursing the District at the current substitute teacher daily rate.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement