a) Teachers shall be reimbursed for travel expenses (excluding meals, rooms, berths, and sundry items) for one (1) round trip per school year from the teacher’s school locality to Winnipeg.
b) Reimbursement for travel expenses of teachers in “qualified isolated communities” shall be based on the most practical economical means. Where airfare is required, the flight must be booked no less than one (1) month in advance, with departure and return dates confirmed. See Addendum 1 for means of transportation.
In the case of extenuating circumstances, i.e. medical emergencies of the employee’s immediate family as defined in Article 33.01, the one (1) month advance booking may be waived.
c) Reimbursement for travel expenses shall include the cost of travel for members of the teacher’s family residing with the teacher and making the journey with the teacher.
d) To receive reimbursement at the prevailing Division rates upon receipt of a statement from the teacher indicating that the trip was made.
Note: See Letters of Understanding re Annual Travel for teachers from former Churchill and Lynn Lake School Districts.