Common use of ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT Clause in Contracts

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.1.1 Leave of absence for salary negotiations shall be granted to any three (3) teachers in the bargaining unit without loss of salary, provided however, that the Employer shall be reimbursed in accordance with Clause 13.2. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 13.1. A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 13.2. Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 13.3. Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, teacher and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.4 13.4. During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clauseArticle. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 13.1. The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 13.2. A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 13.3. Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 13.4. Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 13.5. During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clauseArticle.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 One (1) representative appointed by the Local #77 of the Association is entitled to attend all Employer Board meetings provided all expenses inclusive of substitute teacher pay is paid by the Association. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clausearticle. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 One (1) representative appointed by the Local #77 of the Association is entitled to attend all Employer Board meetings provided all expenses inclusive of substitute teacher pay is paid by the Association. 13.4 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 13.5 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Jurisdiction is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Jurisdiction portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Jurisdiction may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionJurisdiction. The Association will reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionJurisdiction, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionJurisdiction. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Jurisdiction shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction for all payments made by the School Division Jurisdiction to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.3.1 A teacher elected to the role of Local President shall, in consultation with the school principal, access leave by 1/2 day, full day, or alternate arrangements to a maximum of 0.5 FTE, in order to perform the duties of the office. The Local shall reimburse the School Division for all such release time including salary and benefits. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Jurisdiction is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Jurisdiction portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Jurisdiction may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionJurisdiction. The Association will reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionJurisdiction, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionJurisdiction. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Jurisdiction shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction for all payments made by the School Division Jurisdiction to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.3.1 Subject to operational requirements and the approval of the Superintendent, a teacher who is elected president of ATA Local 23 shall be granted a 0.2 FTE release time for one year, and the Local shall reimburse this cost to the Division, with no cost to the Division. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher 13.5 The School Division shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum 1/200th of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the salary for each day a teacher is seconded is mutually agreed absent to by participate in the School Division, grievance procedure in any way. The teacher shall inform the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, Secretary-treasurer of the School Division regarding the appropriate billing procedure. If payment is not received within 90 days of the date of billing, then the amount due shall maintain be deducted from the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Jurisdiction is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Jurisdiction portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Jurisdiction may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionJurisdiction. The Association will reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionJurisdiction, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionJurisdiction. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Jurisdiction shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction for all payments made by the School Division Jurisdiction to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 13.1. A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 13.1.1. Leave of absence for salary negotiations shall be granted to any three (3) teachers in the bargaining unit without loss of salary, provided however, that the Employer shall be reimbursed in accordance with clause 13.2. 13.2. Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 13.3. Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 13.4. During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clauseArticle. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 13.1. The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article Article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 13.2. A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.Plan

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, Collective Agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. (Effective until August 31April 16, 20222018) 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. 13.1 Effective until August 31January 29, 2022 13.1 A 2019, a teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon Effective January 29, 2019, upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where Effective January 29, 2019, where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, Collective Agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.3.1 Release time shall be provided up to 0.25 FTE for the Local President to conduct local business, with the Local covering the cost. This time is to be allocated in the regularly scheduled assignment with consideration to the operational requirements of the school. 13.4 During Effective January 29, 2019, during such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Board is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Board portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Board may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionBoard. The Association will reimburse the School Division Board as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionBoard, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionBoard. 13.3.1 The president of the A.T.A. local shall have access to up to .25 FTE release time per school year. The operational requirements of the school shall be considered in granting such release time. The leave shall be with pay and benefits provided the Association reimburses the School Board for the full cost of the FTE including benefits. The Superintendent may grant additional leave upon request. It is understood that the release time for the following school year will be agreed upon before the last day of May unless exceptional circumstances exist. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Board shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Board for all payments made by the School Division Board to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Jurisdiction is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Jurisdiction portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Jurisdiction may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionJurisdiction. The Association will reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionJurisdiction, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionJurisdiction. 13.3.1 The president of the A.T.A. local shall have access to up to .25 FTE release time per school year. The operational requirements of the school shall be considered in granting such release time. The leave shall be with pay and benefits provided the Association reimburses the School Jurisdiction for the full cost of the FTE including benefits. The Superintendent may grant additional leave upon request. It is understood that the release time for the following school year will be agreed upon before the last day of May unless exceptional circumstances exist. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Jurisdiction shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction for all payments made by the School Division Jurisdiction to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.3.1 A general leave of absence shall be granted to the officers of Local 6. The maximum number of days granted to the Local shall not exceed forty (40) days per school year. The cost of the substitute teachers to be paid by the Local. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Jurisdiction is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Jurisdiction portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Jurisdiction may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionJurisdiction. The Association will reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionJurisdiction, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionJurisdiction. 13.3.1 A teacher elected to the role of Local President shall, in consultation with the school principal, access leave by 1/2 day, full day, or alternate arrangements to a maximum of 0.5 FTE, in order to perform the duties of the office. The Local shall reimburse the School Jurisdiction for all such release time including salary and benefits. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Jurisdiction shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Jurisdiction for all payments made by the School Division Jurisdiction to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible \possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreementCollective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Board is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Board portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Board may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionBoard. The Association will reimburse the School Division Board as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionBoard, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionBoard. 13.3.1 Effective the 2017/18 school year: the President of Local 37 shall receive an applicable salary from the Board according to the collective agreement and shall be subject to its provisions. Notwithstanding other provisions of this collective agreement, the Local may determine a higher salary or allowance which will be communicated to the Service Centre in Human Resources. The Local shall reimburse the Board for any salary, allowances, and benefits overhead under this provision at such periods as the Board may request. Higher salaries and allowances paid under this provision will not be red-circled. 13.3.2 In the event a teacher resigns designation to accept an elected position in the Association, the teacher shall, at the beginning of the school year following service in that capacity, be redesignated to a position no less favourable than the one that the teacher left. This provision shall apply for a maximum two (2) year period but may be extended at Board discretion. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Board shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Board for all payments made by the School Division Board to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s his/her behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division Employer is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division Employer portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, Collective Agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School DivisionEmployer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionEmployer. 13.3.1 Release time shall be provided up to 0.25 FTE for the Local President to conduct local business, with the Local covering the cost. This time is to be allocated in the regularly scheduled assignment with consideration to the operational requirements of the school. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division Employer shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division Employer for all payments made by the School Division Employer to the teacher or on their the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 13.1. The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 13.2. A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 13.3. Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division Employer may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School DivisionEmployer. The Association will reimburse the School Division Employer as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.

ASSOCIATION LEAVE AND SECONDMENT. Effective until August 31, 2022 13.1 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.2 Upon written request to the Superintendent superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause Clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.3 Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division. 13.3.1 At the request of the Local, a teacher who is elected to the office of President of Local 54 Association shall be granted leave of absence on a scheduled basis, up to a maximum of half-time, for the school year(s) during which the office is held. 13.4 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022 13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges. 13.2 A teacher 13.4.1 Upon request, a leave of absence for at least one (1) day per year shall be granted leave to a teacher at full salary to attend an annual conference of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs an ATA specialist council of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees. 13.3 Upon written request to the Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five (5) working days in advance of the leave, stating the teacher’s name, and the date(s) and time(s) which the teacher will be absent from their professional duties with the School Division. The Association will reimburse the School Division as per clause 13.1. Such leaves will not be unreasonably denied. 13.4 Where the Association requests is a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Councilmember, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to one (1) hundred days assigned by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School DivisionLocal. 13.5 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher’s behalf while on secondment under this clause.