N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:23A-7.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 6A:23A-7.5 - Required documentation for travel

(a) The district board of education policy shall specify the type of documentation required to justify the number of employees attending an event and the benefits to be derived from their attendance;

(b) Neither the superintendent, or designee, nor the district board of education shall approve a travel request unless it includes the following information:

1. The name and date(s) of the event;

2. A list of district board of education members and/or employees to attend, either by name or title;

3. The estimated cost associated with travel;

4. A justification and brief statement that includes the primary purpose for the travel, the key issues that will be addressed at the event, and their relevance to improving instruction or the operation of the school district. For training events, the statement must include whether the training is for a certificate required for continued employment, continuing education requirements, requirements of Federal or State law, or other purpose related to the programs and services currently being delivered or soon to be implemented in the school district; or related to school district operations;

5. The account number and funding source--Federal, State, private, or local; and

6. For annual events, the total attendance and cost for the previous year.

(c) The school district shall maintain on file documentation that demonstrates compliance with the district board of education's travel policy, including travel approvals, reports, and receipts for all school district funded expenditures, as appropriate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:23A-7.5

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1038(a), effective 5/1/2017

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 2141(a), effective 11/4/2024