LODGING:

Generally, hotel rooms will be directly billed to the Foundation. Participants can reserve hotel rooms online when registering. In the event that a participant or district has to pay for lodging, the Foundation will reimburse up to 75.00 per night for a hotel room if participants are traveling greater than 50 miles one way to a TOBI event. Due to budget reductions, we are asking participants to share rooms if possible.

MEALS:

The Foundation will reimburse up to 22.00 per day for an evening meal (including tip) if a participant is attending a multiple day conference and dinner is not provided at the event OR a participant is required to travel after 7:00 p.m.. The Foundation will not reimburse for breakfast or lunch meals, as these are provided at all TOBI events. The Foundation cannot reimburse for alcoholic beverages.

RECEIPTS:

Copies of receipts for any expenditure are preferred. If receipts are not available, please provide documentation of expenses by submitting a copy of the district travel voucher for each participant. Please include these with a completed meeting and event reimbursement form.

MILEAGE:

The Foundation will reimburse for mileage only if a participant is traveling greater than 50 miles each way to a TOBI event. The Foundation will only reimburse for one round trip per participant per event if it is a multiple day conference. Mileage will be reimbursed at the district’s rate, not to exceed 36 cents per mile. Participants are strongly encouraged to carpool.

SUBPAY:

The Foundation will reimburse the district up to $70.00 per day for a substitute teacher .

REGISTRATION:

To attend these functions, participants should register according to the start dates listed above.

Please visit www.openbookinitiative.org to register.

QUESTIONS?

For travel and registration questions, call Noreen McDowell at: 367-0992

For reimbursement and team configuration questions, call Bryndon Flint at 424-2612.

Based on specific events and budget increases or decreases, changes in the above policies may occur. Your district will be notified of any changes