Common use of Childrearing Leave Clause in Contracts

Childrearing Leave. ‌ a. Timely with the birth or adoption of a child or upon the completion of a childbearing or adoption leave and at the sole option of the teacher, the Superintendent shall grant a non-paid leave of absence to said teacher for a duration not in excess of the remainder of the current school year except that in the case of a teacher whose initial eight (8) week leave commences on or after February 1 of a school year, the Superintendent shall grant a non-paid leave of absence to said teacher for a duration not in excess of the school year next following the school year in which the leave commences. b. Teachers on unpaid leaves of absence may continue group insurance coverage as provided by the Committee to members of this bargaining unit by paying the full premium cost.

Childrearing Leave. ‌ a. Timely with the birth or adoption of a child or upon the completion of a childbearing or adoption leave and at the sole option of the teacher, the Superintendent shall grant a non-paid leave of absence to said teacher for a duration not in excess of the remainder of the current school year except that in the case of a teacher whose initial eight (8) week leave commences on or after February 1 of a school year, the Superintendent shall grant a non-paid leave of absence to said teacher for a duration not in excess of the school year next following the school year in which the leave commences. b. Teachers on unpaid leaves of absence may continue group insurance coverage as provided by the Committee to members of this bargaining unit by paying the full premium cost.