SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES FOR RURAL/TEACHING PRINCIPALS POLICY
Rationale: That NZPF recognises the need to encourage and support professional development and networking opportunities for Rural/Teaching Principals.
Purposes:
1. To support Rural Principals' Groups with the provision of quality professional development opportunities.
2. To assist with the provision of affordable professional development opportunities by providing either/or personnel or fiscal support.
3. To consider allocations on an annual basis.
Guidelines:
1. To ensure equity of access to NZPF personnel and/or funds the Awards Committee will consider:
● The remoteness of the area concerned
● The needs of the local principals
● Previous personnel/fiscal assistance
● Opportunities to access other assistance
2. The Awards Committee will call for submissions from Rural Principals' Groups seeking NZPF financial/personnel assistance no later than 1 November of the year prior to the event for which funding is sought. The official funding form needs to be used.
3. The Awards Committee may allocate up to $1000 up until the amount specified in the annual budget for Rural/Teaching Principals' Conferences.
4. Each Conference receiving financial assistance shall make available a 30 minute speaking slot for the NZPF President or his/her nominee.
5. All recommendations for assistance will be ratified by the full Executive of the NZPF at its final meeting for the year.