Common use of Educational Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Educational Leave of Absence. Employees shall be granted leaves of absence without pay for up to one (1) year upon application to and approval by the Board for the purpose of educational enrichment. Educational enrichment shall be defined as: a. pursuit of a graduate degree program b. a professional fellowship

Educational Leave of Absence. Employees shall be granted leaves of absence without pay for up to one (1) year upon application to and approval by the Board for the purpose of educational enrichment. Educational enrichment shall be defined as: a. 1. pursuit of a graduate degree program b. program 2. a professional fellowship 3. accept a scholarship offering 4. professional development employment opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the employee and the District 5. to serve in a county, state, or national office