Title and Board Action Requested
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Approval Requested for out of county travel for School Board Member(s) to attend the FSBA 36th Annual Day in the Legislature and New School Board Academy Part 2 from March 14, 2023 through March 17, 2023 in Tallahassee, FL, that may exceed $500 per Board Member.
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Executive Summary
The Secretary to the School Board and General Counsel, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve out of county travel for School Board Member(s) to attend the FSBA 36th Annual Day in the Legislature and New School Board Academy Part 2 from March 14, 2023 through March 17, 2023 in Tallahassee, FL, that may exceed $500 per Board Member.
According to Florida Statute 1001.39, any travel outside the district by a Board Member that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the district school board to confirm that such travel is for official business of the school district. The conference presentations and materials are related school district business. Board Members who attend such may seek travel reimbursement in excess of $500 to the extent that such expenses are authorized by Florida Statute 112.061 and consistent with State Board of Education rules.
My Contact
Kelly A. Pogue
Secretary to the School Board and General Counsel
pogue_k@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 5: Fiscal Responsibility & Organizational Effectiveness
Financial Impact
The cost for this agenda item is approximately $ 1,400.00 per board member, see attached budget sheet. The cost for the previous fiscal year was $ 1,106.00.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed...
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