How does the law define (a) training and seminars, (b) conventions and conferences, (c) regular school district business, (d) retreats, and (e) school district travel expenditures?
(a) “Trainings and seminars” are defined as all regularly scheduled, formal residential or non-residential training functions, conducted at a hotel, motel, convention center, residential facility or any educational institution or facility. (b) “Conventions and conferences” are defined as general programs, sponsored by professional associations on a regular basis, which address subjects of particular interest to a school district or are convened to conduct association business. The primary purpose of attendance at conferences and conventions is the development of new skills and knowledge or the reinforcement of those skills and knowledge in a particular field related to school district operations. These are distinct from formal staff training and seminars, although some training may take place at such events. (c) “Regular school district business” is defined as all regular official business travel, including attendance at meetings, conferences and other gatherings which are not covered
