Change 4 to Norfork Personnel Policy Manual Adopted by Board action in December 2006
Paragraph 8 is amended: Replace the contents of sub-paragraph D with the following:
D. Sick Bank and Wellness Policy - in the first paragraph, part of
the last line after the words "In addition", will be deleted and the
following sentences inserted. Norfork Schools will
establish a Wellness Program to reward it's staff for not using sick
days authorized each year. Staff members that miss no student
interaction or inservice days during the year will be paid $200 at
the end of the year. Staff members that miss just one day will earn a
$100 Wellness Program payment. Personal days are not considered sick
days for the purpose of this Wellness Program dividend.
Paragraph 16 changed to School Trips / Travel Policy
A. Existing text unchanged.B. Travel regulations are designed to reimburse the traveler for certain expenses within certain limits when traveling on official business from the Norfork School District. Please keep in mind that only official business expenses are reimbursable, and must be pre-approved by the Building Principal.
(1). Meals Reimbursement- All meals will be paid for by the traveler and will be reimbursed on a per diem basis for approved travel according to the following chart.
Meal
Reimbursable Rate
Breakfast
$6.00
Lunch
$10.00
Dinner
$16.00
Total
$32.00 (75% is $24.00 for first and last day)
On the day of departure and the day of return, as indicated on the travel request form, the traveler may only claim 75% of the per diem amount. Receipts for meals will not have to be provided, however, travel reimbursement forms with mileage, hotel receipts, and gas receipts for school vehicles must be submitted to the travel supervisor within five (5) working days. Meals that are provided during the trip must be reported and will be deducted at the above allowable rate. Please attach a copy of the registration form to the Travel Reimbursement (TR1) form.
(2). Mileage Reimbursement - The school vihicle must be used when available, for any trip. Please call and schedule the vehicle through the Superintendent's secretary. Priorities will be given to the longest trips and those trips that require taking the most individuals. If you contact the Superintendent's secretary and the school vehicle is not available, you will be reimbursed according to the mileage scale included in this policy. If you choose to use your own vehicle for the trip and the school vehicle is available, no reimbursement will be made without prior approval from the Superintendent. Mileage will be reimbursed at the rate of thirty five cents ($0.35) per mile according to the mileage scale provided in this policy. If the destination of your trip is not on the scale, mileage will be figured from Norfork to the destination and back to Norfork. Norfork Schools assumes no responsibility for any maintenance, operational costs, accidents, fines, or tolls incurred by the owner of the vehicle while on school business.
Mileage Scale
Destination (Alphabetic order)
Allowable Miles
allowable rate at $0.35/mile
Norfork
to
Batesville
63 miles
$22.05
Norfork
to
Branson, MO
100 miles
$35.00
Norfork
to
Calico Rock
13 miles
$4.55
Norfork
to
Conway
113 miles
$39.55
Norfork
to
Eureka Springs
112 miles
$39.20
Norfork
to
Fayetteville
140 miles
$49.00
Norfork
to
Fort Smith
132 miles
$46.20
Norfork
to
Flippin
28 miles
$9.80
Norfork
to
Harrison
67 miles
$23.45
Norfork
to
Hot Springs
188 miles
$65.80
Norfork
to
Jacksonville
123 miles
$43.05
Norfork
to
Jonesboro
133 miles
$46.55
Norfork
to
Little Rock
133 miles
$46.55
Norfork
to
Melbourne
34 miles
$11.90
Norfork
to
Memphis, TN
188 miles
$65.80
Norfork
to
Mountain Home
17 miles
$5.95
Norfork
to
Mountain View
37 miles
$12.95
Norfork
to
Paragould
117 miles
$40.95
Norfork
to
Salem
47 miles
$16.45
Norfork
to
Springfield, MO
120 miles
$42.00
Norfork
to
Viola
37 miles
$12.95
(3). Lodging Reimbursement - Actual expenses for lodging will be reimbursed (with proper receipts) for motel costs approved by the Building Principal. Expenses for entertainment, room service, tips, valet services laundry, alcoholic beverages or other similar expenses are not reimbursable. When possible, the Superintendent's secretary will help with reservations and will reserve the school credit card for the traveler when it is available.
(4). Travel Not Requiring Overnight Lodging - Meal expenses incurred during approved travel for staff are considered reimbursable at the same rate as overnight travel. Only one meal shall be reimbursable for travel in which overnight lodging is not required. It will be the responsibility of the travel supervisor to determine which meal to reimburse at a rate equal to the allowable rate in this policy. (Note: According to an Arkansas Legislative Audit, any reimbursement received for meals not associated with an overnight stay is considered to be miscellaneous income and should be reported as such when filing income tax reports. The district has no responsibility in the reporting process.)
Travel Expense Reimbursement Form (TR1) in .pdf form is available at this link.
End of Change 4 text.