Common use of Conditions for Granting Unpaid Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Conditions for Granting Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 1. All requests for leave will be applied for and granted or denied in writing and shall specify the reason for the leave and the beginning and ending dates requested or granted as the case may be. The teacher must apply for the leave at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to its commencement except in cases of emergency or when some other time limit is established for a particular type of leave. In case of denial, reasons for such shall be given. 2. Normally beginning and ending dates of leaves are to correspond with the beginning or end of school, or a semester, in order to maintain the teacher-student relationship as effectively as possible. The building principal will waive the above restriction if a satisfactory replacement can be obtained. 3. Failure to abide by the conditions and dates as specified for the leave application, the leave as granted, or the return from leave will result in the termination of all rights of employment unless a variance has been granted by the Board at the request of the teacher. 4. Specific leaves of absence as set forth below will be granted without pay or benefits. No benefits will accrue to a teacher during a leave of absence except as otherwise stated below. Upon return from such leave, the teacher's accumulated sick leave credits, as of the date the leave commenced, will be restored.