Common use of Educational Leave With Pay Clause in Contracts

Educational Leave With Pay. A. Upon written application to the Superintendent and approval by the Board, a member may be granted a leave of absence for professional improvement for one school year or two (2) semesters with pay. B. The member requesting a professional leave of absence with pay shall submit a plan to the Superintendent, outlining the proposed professional improvement to take place during the leave period. The applicant must show the value of the proposed plan to the Bellefontaine City Schools and the educational program thereof. Professional improvement leave shall be granted for the following purposes: 1. Professional graduate study in the teaching area of the applicant, guidance and counseling, or educational administration. 2. Professional performance or field experience directly related to the teaching field of the applicant. 3. Professional research or writing in the teaching field of the applicant. 4. Other - as deemed beneficial to the Bellefontaine City Schools by the Board. C. Upon the return from the leave, the member must submit evidence to the Superintendent that the plan was followed. D. An applicant must have completed a minimum of five (5) years of service in the Bellefontaine City School system immediately preceding the professional leave. E. A member granted a leave of absence for professional reasons shall not advance on the salary schedule for the time of the leave. Previously established tenure and seniority rights shall be retained. F. The member requesting leave with pay must request such leave by May 1. He/she must also sign an agreement committing himself/herself to returning to the Bellefontaine City Schools for at least two (2) years or repay the amount of the leave with pay. G. Only one (1) leave with pay will be granted each year. A second leave may be granted if the Board determines sufficient funds are available. H. The amount of the leave payment will equal the difference between the salary of the member on leave at the beginning of the school year and the salary of the member replacing the member on leave. Any salary increase during the school year will be considered for the member leave payment. The member will receive one-half (1/2) of the leave payment on the payday following the start of school and one-half (1/2) on the payday following the end of the first semester.

Educational Leave With Pay. A. Upon written application to the Superintendent and approval by the Board, a member may be granted a leave of absence for professional improvement for one school year or two (2) semesters with pay. B. The member requesting a professional leave of absence with pay shall submit a plan to the Superintendent, outlining the proposed professional improvement to take place during the leave period. The applicant must show the value of the proposed plan to the Bellefontaine City Schools and the educational program thereof. Professional improvement leave shall be granted for the following purposes: 1. Professional graduate study in the teaching area of the applicant, guidance and counseling, or educational administration. 2. Professional performance or field experience directly related to the teaching field of the applicant. 3. Professional research or writing in the teaching field of the applicant. 4. Other - as deemed beneficial to the Bellefontaine City Schools by the Board. C. Upon the return from the leave, the member must submit evidence to the Superintendent that the plan was followed. D. An applicant must have completed a minimum of five (5) years of service in the Bellefontaine City School system immediately preceding the professional leave. E. X. A member granted a leave of absence for professional reasons shall not advance on the salary schedule for the time of the leave. Previously established tenure and seniority rights shall be retained. F. X. The member requesting leave with pay must request such leave by May 1. He/she must also sign an agreement committing himself/herself to returning to the Bellefontaine City Schools for at least two (2) years or repay the amount of the leave with pay. G. Only one (1) leave with pay will be granted each year. A second leave may be granted if the Board determines sufficient funds are available. H. X. The amount of the leave payment will equal the difference between the salary of the member on leave at the beginning of the school year and the salary of the member replacing the member on leave. Any salary increase during the school year will be considered for the member leave payment. The member will receive one-half (1/2) of the leave payment on the payday following the start of school and one-half (1/2) on the payday following the end of the first semester.