In-District Travel
- The district shall reimburse employees for mileage upon submission of proper claim forms for approved job related travel within the district when using a personal car at the rate set by the state of Iowa.
- No meal reimbursements are allowed for in-district travel.
Out-Of-District Travel
- All travel outside the district to approved educational conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. will be by district vehicle. If a district vehicle is not available, the employee will be reimbursed for mileage upon submission of a proper claim form when using a personal car at the rate set by the state of Iowa. If a car is available and the employee does not request it or chooses to use a personal vehicle, only ½ mileage will be paid. No mileage will be paid if a school vehicle is going, and seats are available, and an individual(s) still chooses to take their own vehicle or for multiple personal vehicles going to the same event.
The actual cost of meals will be reimbursed when the employee is in travel status. The cost of the evening meal will be reimbursed for out-of-district trips in an overnight status when the employee is required to leave Burlington prior to 5:00 p.m. in order to arrive at the destination at a reasonable hour or if the staff member could not reasonably expect to return to Burlington from an out-of-district trip by 7:00 p.m.
3. Actual expenses will be reimbursed including tips, not to exceed the amount set by the board. The allotted amount for meals is $50.00/day. Liquor costs are not reimbursable.
4. Lodging will be reimbursed at the actual cost based on single occupant rate not to exceed the rate where the meeting is being held. 4. Common carrier coach class will be reimbursed at the actual cost. If an employee chooses to go by automobile, the maximum travel cost shall be at the coach class common carrier rate.
- First Adoption:
- 2003-03-10
- Revision Adoption:
- January 24, 2010/ October 27, 2019/ October 23, 2022
- Reviewed Dates:
- April 24, 2016/ August 6, 2023