School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 4-74.3

PERSONNEL

Professional Leave

Professional leave will be governed by these regulations.

A. Application

1. Any employee who wishes to attend a professional improvement activity should file a request for professional leave with the appropriate administrator.

2. Applications for professional leave should be made in a timely fashion to avoid disruptions to the school program.

3. If approval is granted, the School Board will reimburse the individual for the reasonable expenses related to fees, meals, lodging, and transportation.

B. Reporting

Individuals attending professional improvement activities will be encouraged to share the information from such sessions.



Approved by Superintendent: July 16, 1991
Revised by Superintendent: December 16, 2002