CODE: 9250R
SECTION: BYLAWS OF THE BOARD
BOARD MEMBER EXPENSES (REGULATIONS)
Travel Expenses and Reimbursement
A. Mileage Reimbursement Rate
1. The travel expense reimbursement rate for the use of personal vehicles of staff or Board members on school related business shall be fixed by the Board.
2. This rate shall be established annually by the Board of Education during the budget process. The rate will be calculated based on a percentage of the current IRS rate, but not to exceed that rate. The new rate shall become effective on July 1 of each year.
B. Per Diem Allowance for Food Expenses
1. A per diem guideline of $50.00 (fifty dollars) shall be used for related food expenses. Reimbursement shall not exceed this limitation and shall exclude alcohol.
2. The per diem food expense allowance shall be reviewed as necessary by the Board and be effective on July 1 of each successive school year.
C. Board Member Expenses
1. A Board member may not receive compensation for his or her service to the school district, but expenses incurred while performing the duties of a Board member may be reimbursed.
2. Board member expenses submitted to the Business Office shall be reimbursed in accordance with the established administrative procedures and rates established by the Board.
3. Board member expenses shall be for the Board member only.
4. Board member expenses shall be submitted within thirty (30) days following the expenditure and expenses for the current school year shall be submitted by June 15.
5. The Board shall be notified when individual Board member reimbursement exceeds an annual total of $500. Annual shall be considered the school year of July 1 through June 30.
6. A Board member must request prior Board approval for any extraordinary expense, which shall include but not be limited to attending a national convention/conference.
First Reading: February 27, 2001
Adopted: March 27, 2001