Common use of Conventions and Conferences Clause in Contracts

Conventions and Conferences. All conference requests must be approved by the Administrator's supervisor, and the Human Resources Department prior to the date of the conference. All Administrators are responsible for arranging for the delegation of their responsibilities during the period of time they are attending a conference. Upon return from a conference, the Administrator will submit a written report of the sessions to his/her supervisor. Principals may, with the approval of the Area Director(s), attend different conferences than those listed herein, provided the expenses incurred do not exceed those they had been designated to attend. Only one Secondary Administrator shall be gone from the building at any one time; exceptions may be made only with the approval of the Superintendent. These quotas may be exceeded by Administrators who have either major responsibilities on the program or in the organization. Attendance shall be at their own expense. * Elementary Assistant Principals may also be scheduled. The Superintendent after meeting with LASA, may place a freeze on all conferences when economic circumstances so dictate.