The School Committee places a high priority on the importance of professional development education for its members. The central purpose of professional development is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of public-school governance in our community.

Funds shall be budgeted annually to support professional development.  Individual Committee members shall be reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs incurred through participation in approved activities. The Committee as a whole shall retain the authority to approve or disapprove the participation of members in planned activities.

The Committee regards the following as the kinds of activities and services appropriate for implementing this policy:

 A. Participation in school board conferences, workshops, and conventions held by the state and national school boards associations.

B. District sponsored training sessions for Committee members.

C. Subscriptions to publications addressed to the concerns of Committee members.

Legal Reference:                                                                            

cf. (BHB – MASC policies)  

Approved: Prior to 1/1/90

Re-approved: 4/13/99

Approved by Full Committee 1/28/2020

Approved: 6/11/24