The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) recognizes the need for Trustees to keep informed about educational matters. Therefore, the DSBN encourages and supports Trustees to attend appropriate education-related conferences, conventions and meetings as part of their role.
The amount budgeted shall be calculated and allocated as follows:
Each Trustee receives an annual budget for attendance at conferences, conventions and education related events.
An annual budget is provided to be used at the discretion of the Chair to support initiatives that include but are not limited to education related events and staff recognition.
Per Trustee term, each Trustee shall be allocated a budget equal to 25% of the Individual Annual Trustee Honorarium to be used by the Trustee to address their communication needs with schools, parents, community, and staff. From this amount, each Trustee will be provided with technology of a desktop or laptop, a tablet, and a printer for their term of office. If a Trustee leaves the Board prior to the completion of their term, the technology will be returned to the DSBN. Upon completion of their term, the Trustee will have the option of purchasing the technology at the disposal value.
Student Trustees will be provided technology support for use during their term on the Board.
Each Student Trustee will receive an annual budget to attend conferences and other events approved by the Chair of the Board.