Our administrator told me she would "work something out," which is encouraging. It seems to me it wouldn't make any difference to the school, because it is the same amount of money either way. It is a lot of money though because tickets to the USA are expensive from here.

We have a new director, and my wife and I have worked here longer than other foreign hires, so I cant really go off precedent since this situation hasn't come up before.

My contract says that we get yearly airfare back to our home of record. Does anybody know if it is common for schools to give the money to teachers who do not wish to go home for the summer?

Before I go to the administration I just want to see what other schools are doing. Any insight is appreciated.