Extended Health Leave. Each tenure teacher may be granted a leave of absence, without pay, due to physical or mental causes. The request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a doctor's statement detailing the extent of the illness. Such leave of absence shall be for a period not to exceed one (1) year, subject to renewal for an additional period of one (1) year. Upon return from such leave, which shall only be at the beginning of a semester/trimester, the BOARD shall place the teacher in a position similar to the position s/he left, if one is available. If no such position is available s/he shall then be placed in another position, to be determined by the BOARD.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Extended Health Leave. Each tenure teacher may be granted a leave of absence, without pay, due to physical or mental causes. The request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a doctor's statement detailing the extent of the illness. Such leave of absence shall be for a period not to exceed one (1) year, subject to renewal for an additional period of one (1) year. Upon return from such leave, which shall only be at the beginning of a semester/trimester, the BOARD shall place the teacher in a position similar to the position s/he left, if one is available. If no such position is available s/he shall then be placed in another position, to be determined by the BOARD.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
