9 Payment of expenses to visit prospective accommodation

A teacher may claim expenses in connection with a visit to inspect prospective accommodation. Approval may be given under the following conditions:

1. Reimbursement of expenses for one night's accommodation and travel can be claimed for one person only. Where the spouse of the teacher travels instead of the teacher to inspect the accommodation, expenses may be claimed by the teacher on behalf of the spouse.
2. Expenses for one visit only for each removal expenses entitlement may be reimbursed.
3. Travel will normally be reimbursed at public transport rates. Where there is no direct public transport connection between the old place of residence and the new location, and the teacher elects to use a private vehicle, travel costs may be approved at the motor vehicle allowance rates for removal expenses as set out in Appendix A. Where in other circumstances a teacher uses a private vehicle, travel costs may not be reimbursed above the equivalent public transport rate.
4. Leave to visit accommodation will be regarded as leave without pay. The Ministry will not grant special leave with pay although Boards may make their own arrangements with the transferring teacher.

Note: In all cases full details should be submitted to the Resourcing Division. Any visit to the new school prior to taking up the appointment is the responsibility of the school to fund.