Educational Interpreter Association Leave. The BOARD shall authorize the EIA up to a maximum of six (6) total days of absence without loss of pay per year (July 1st, through June 30th) to Licensed Educational Interpreters elected to represent the EIA or chosen to serve on programs or in official representative capacity at EIA or O.A.P.S.E. meetings, conferences, or conventions. The six (6) total days shall be the maximum total days available for such programs. Such leave may not be used for meetings, conferences, or conventions of any other Licensed Educational Interpreter organizations. To be valid, a request for use of this leave must be submitted by the President of the EIA to the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee, in advance.
