Study Leave Credits for study leave will be given for educational commitments falling due between an employee's nominated starting and finishing times.
Educational Leave Leave without pay may be granted for educational leave for the duration of actual attendance in an educational program.
EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A leave of absence without pay or benefits not to exceed one (1) year may be granted at the discretion of the Board to any employee upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to professional responsibilities. Upon return the employee shall be placed on the same salary step prevailing at the time such leave was taken.
Educational Program Section 1: Employees covered by this Agreement will receive the university fee authorization program and dependent fee authorization program as currently in effect and as may be determined during the term of this agreement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. The Board agrees to implement the following:
Ceremonial Leave An employee who is legitimately required by Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander tradition to be absent from work for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander ceremonial purposes will be entitled to up to ten working days unpaid leave in any one year, with the approval of the employer.
