Travel Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I submit my meals for reimbursement? Unfortunately, meals are no longer a reimbursable expense for attending an NM PreK training or meeting. 

• Can I submit my mileage for reimbursement? Unfortunately, mileage is no longer a reimbursable expense for attending an NM PreK training/meeting, however a travel stipend is available.

• What is a travel stipend? A cash stipend of either $50 or $100 is available for eligible programs. 

• How do I find out if I am eligible for a stipend? A map and chart of programs eligible is available on www.kessjones.com/prekhomepage, additionally, the on-site liaison will have copies available at each training/meeting.

• How do I get my stipend?  Simply indicate that you are requesting your travel stipend when you sign in at the beginning of the training/meeting. If eligible, you will receive your cash at the end of the training/meeting.  If you do not stay for the entire training/meeting, you will not receive your stipend.

• What if I carpooled?   Only the driver of the vehicle is eligible to receive a travel stipend.  You will indicate this on the sign in sheet at the beginning of the training.

• How do I reserve a hotel room? Eligible programs may take advantage of shared accommodations.  If you would like to reserve a room, you must indicate it on the online registration.

• How do I find out if I am eligible for lodging?  A map and chart of programs eligible is available on the event Web site, additionally, the on-site liaison has copies available at each training/meeting.

• Do I have to have a roommate? Yes, if you want the NM PreK program to pay for your lodging.  The training management office can secure a single room for you at our reduced rate, however, you will be responsible for paying.

• What if I don’t know anyone to share a room with? You should indicate that you would like to be assigned a roommate, or that you would like to pay for a single room.

• What night will the room be reserved for? You will receive lodging for the night before the training or the first night of PreK 101 trainings.

• Why can’t I reserve a room for the ECERS-R trainings?  The ECERS-R trainings begin later in the day, allowing enough time for travel in the morning.

•  What if I have more questions?   You may contact the event management office,

     Kesselman-Jones, Inc. at (505) 266-3451, if you have additional questions.