Travel expenses include transportation, meals, lodging, registration fees, and parking. Travel advances are made available two days prior to the scheduled trip. Board of Education members are reimbursed for travel and incidental expenditures under the same general policies as the staff. See also Travel Authorization . The employee must consider both economy and the best use of time when choosing a means of travel.
Reimbursement is limited to the mode of travel which provides the least cost to the college.
Transportation costs, paid staff travel time, and enroute meals and lodging are considered when determining least cost. Frequent Flyer Miles Frequent Flyer Bonuses earned by employees traveling on college business are part of the employees benefit compensation package, and may be used by employees as they choose, unless the terms of a grant or sponsorship do not permit. Since Frequent Flyer Bonuses are now considered a form of compensation, any change in the current policy will be subject to negotiation with the appropriate union representatives. Forms may be obtained from College Finance. A travel advance may be requested by an employee who is planning to take a specific trip or attend a meeting authorized by the college.