Common use of Education-Personal Leave Clause in Contracts

Education-Personal Leave. After five years of consecutive service to the school district, a teacher may request to take two years off from the system without compensation for the purpose of pursuing an advanced degree or for personal reasons. Teachers given leaves without pay will advance on the salary schedule upon return provided a job is available for which the teacher is qualified. Teachers are requested to make notification of intent to take educational or personal leave during the month of May. In no event will leave be granted if the request is after July 1. In order to qualify for a subsequent educational or personal leave, a teacher will be obligated to serve an additional five consecutive years of service to the district.

Education-Personal Leave. After five years of consecutive service to the school district, a teacher may request to take two years off from the system without compensation for the purpose of pursuing an advanced degree or for personal reasons. Teachers given leaves without pay will advance on the salary schedule upon return provided a job is available for which the teacher is qualifiedreturn. Teachers are requested to make notification of intent to take educational or personal leave during the month of May. In no event will leave be granted if the request is after July 1. In order to qualify for a subsequent educational or personal leave, a teacher will be obligated to serve an additional five consecutive years of service to the district.