Common use of Additional Teaching Background Leave Clause in Contracts

Additional Teaching Background Leave. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any teacher who has at least one (1) year of teaching experience with Westfield Washington Schools, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories, or countries; foreign, or military teaching programs, as a full-time participant in the program; or cultural, travel, or work program related to the teacher's professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his or her intention to return to the School Corporation. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall not be granted teaching experience credit for the time of their leave.

Additional Teaching Background Leave. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any teacher who has at least one (1) year of teaching experience with Westfield Washington Schools, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories, or countries; foreign, or military teaching programs, as a full-time participant in the program; or cultural, travel, or work program related to the teacher's professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his or her intention to return to the School Corporation. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary table as the teacher shall not be granted teaching experience credit for would have been had the time teacher taught in the schools during the period of their leave.