1.1. After attending the professional development activity, the teacher will forward AF 519 â Expense Claim â Division Requested to the Service that requested their attendance. All expense claims must be submitted in the same school year as the professional development activity took place.
2.1. Accessing PD Funds
Professional Development funds are allocated as per the LINC Agreement â Section 10 â Personal Professional Development. Funds are allocated on the teacher's first work day of the school year.
2.1.1. Where an approved event is taking place in the next school year. Expenses may be paid using the current yearâs professional development funds.
2.1.2. In the event that the teacher is no longer employed with Horizon School Division, the teacher will be required to pay back the school division for any funds received in advance for the professional development opportunity.
2.2. Reimbursement
After attending the professional development activity, the teacher will forward AF 519 â General Expense Claim Form to Human Resource Services along with any receipts for all expenses being claimed. All claims must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the event.
4.1. Payments for mileage, accommodations and meals are at rates as established by the Board of Education.
5.1. Employer approval of a designated number of professional development days for the school year shall be on a prorated basis for part-time teachers.
5.1.1. Part-Time teachers may attend an equivalent portion of each professional development day or, subject to collaboration and approval by the Director (or designate), attend enough sessions equivalent to their percentage of contract.
5.2. Unless specifically requested by the Division, part-time teachers are not expected to attend professional development activities beyond their percentage of contract.
5.3. Part-time teachers may choose to attend professional development activities beyond their percentage of contract and shall not receive remuneration for this time..