Common use of Educational Leave Without Pay Clause in Contracts

Educational Leave Without Pay. 1. Leave of absence without pay may be granted for the purpose of further educational studies or other professional development on the following basis: a. such leave shall be not less than four (4) months or more than two (2) years in length; b. three (3) years prior satisfactory service within the District shall be required; c. requests for leave must be received at least three (3) teaching months prior to the expected commencement of leave. 2. Documentary support of the applicant's intentions must be provided to the Superintendent of Schools upon application for leave under this section. 3. Notification of the teacher's intention to return shall be required at least three (3) months prior to the expected return. 4. Upon return to the District, the employee may be assigned to any position within the District, and is expected to remain a District employee for a period of at least two (2) years. 5. The number of teachers allowed leave under this Article, at any one time, will be determined by the Board.

Educational Leave Without Pay. ‌ 1. Leave of absence without pay may be granted for the purpose of further educational studies or other professional development on the following basis: a. such leave shall be not less than four (4) months or more than two (2) years in length; b. three (3) years prior satisfactory service within the District shall be required; c. requests for leave must be received at least three (3) teaching months prior to the expected commencement of leave. 2. Documentary support of the applicant's intentions must be provided to the Superintendent of Schools upon application for leave under this section. 3. Notification of the teacher's intention to return shall be required at least three (3) months prior to the expected return. 4. Upon return to the District, the employee may be assigned to any position within the District, and is expected to remain a District employee for a period of at least two (2) years. 5. The number of teachers allowed leave under this Article, at any one time, will be determined by the Board.