BOARD MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The board recognizes the need for continuing in-service training and education and encourages the participation of all members at these specific categories of activities as a part of their officials duties: conferences, workshops, in-service programs, and conventions. A board member's actual and necessary expenses shall be paid for or reimbursed when the member attend any of these activities.

1. In order to control both the investment of time and funds necessary to implement this policy, the board establishes these principles and procedures for its guidance:
2. A Board calendar of conferences, conventions and workshops shall be developed and established by the Board.
3. Board members wishing to attend a specific conference, workshop, or seminar shall so notify the Superintendent. The Superintendent or designee shall process the necessary form(s).
4. Funds for participation at such meeting shall be budgeted on an annual basis. When funds are limited, the board shall designate which of its members would be the most appropriate to participate at a given meeting.
5. Expense reimbursement shall be in accordance with Policy BBBF and district procedures.
6. When a conference, convention, or workshop is not attended by the full Board, those who do participate shall report to the Board at the next regular meeting.
7. A Board library shall be established of all materials brought back by all Board members from in-state and out-of-state meetings.