Conferences and Professional Development

Schalmont teachers and other members of the bargaining unit are encouraged to attend conferences and workshops to enhance their expertise in their academic or professional areas. 

A Conference Request Form must be completed and submitted to your building principal, which is then forwarded to the Superintendent for approval.

If you are approved for the conference or workshop, it is your responsibility to submit the expense voucher and receipts no later than 45 days after attending.

In accordance with the 2006-09 Teacher Contract, $36,048 is available during the 2008-09 school year to reimburse teachers for expenses related to conference attendance. Based on past experience, the committee feels that there is adequate money to fund expected teacher use. While there is no limitation on the number of conferences a teacher can attend with reimbursement, we ask you to be conscious of the needs of your colleagues. The maximum reimbursements are $750 for a three day conference, $500 for a two day conference and $250 for a one day conference. Since any surplus in conference funds will be distributed to teachers whose expenses exceed the maximum reimbursement rates, please submit all your conference expenses when seeking reimbursement. Please make a copy of all your receipts for your records.

If you register for a conference and decide NOT to attend, please notify Wendy Dixon in the District Office as soon as possible.