Policy No. 1731

Board of Directors

BOARD MEMBER EXPENSES

Travel outside of Oakville School District may be approved when the purpose of the travel is related to the District’s Strategic Plan and goals and is of mutual benefit to both the district and the individual.  The actual and necessary expenses of a director, administrator, staff member or designee of the district incurred in the course of performing services for the district, whether within or outside of the district, may be reimbursed in accordance with the approval and reimbursement procedures of the district.  For purposes of this policy, travel expense includes amounts paid for use of personal automobiles, other transportation, and actual expenses or reimbursement in lieu of actual expenses for meals, lodging and related items that are necessary while in the conduct of official business of the district.

Cross References:         Board Policy  6213            Reimbursement for Travel

                                    Board Policy  6212            Charge Card

Legal References:         RCW  28A.320.050          Reimbursement of expenses — Advancing anticipated expenses

                                    RCW  43.03.170               Advance warrants — Issuance — Limitations

Adoption Date: 11/27/2006