Advanced Study. An educator who has been employed under the terms of this Agreement by the District for three (3) continuous contract years or more immediately preceding the granting of this leave is eligible for advanced study leave for up to one (1) year. Prior to returning to employment, the educator must provide verification of advanced study by submitting to the Department of Human Resources either: 1.) An official transcript indicating the earning of no fewer than six (6) semester hours per semester or fifteen (15) semester hours for one (1) year, or equivalent, whichever is appropriate; or 2.) Written record from the educator's supervisory professor(s) stating that activities have occurred substantially equivalent to the O. 2. a. 1. requirement. 3.) An advanced study leave may be renewed for up to one (1) additional year provided all requirements are met for each year of leave. 4.) Educators returning from advanced study leave who have completed an approved program of studies resulting in their obtaining an additional certification/endorsement shall be granted credit for salary matrix advancement as if the educator had been actively employed. The Superintendent must approve the program of studies prior to the granting of the leave. The program of studies must be related to the subject matter being taught by the educator or to be taught by the educator. A statement as to how the advanced study leave is expected to enhance the educator's abilities to teach may be requested by the Superintendent prior to the granting of the leave. Except in unusual circumstances, as determined by the District, application for this leave must be submitted thirty (30) days in advance.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
