Extended Leave of Absence. Teachers who have been employed within the district for a period of at least five (5) years may request a leave of absence. Upon the availability of a suitable replacement and the recommendation of the superintendent, the Board may, in its discretion, approve the request. 1. All requests for an extended leave of absence will be applied for in writing, and those which are approved will be granted in writing. Professional employees requesting reassignment upon completion of an extended leave of absence will be assigned, at the discretion of the school district, to the same or substantially equivalent position based upon their professional preparation, experience, and licensure. 2. Such leave, if approved, shall be granted without pay for a period not to exceed one year. Requests for a one-year extension of this leave may be approved upon written application to the office of the superintendent be made in writing to the superintendent by May 1st. 3. In the case of a returning employee, such employee will not be granted any experience credit for the time absent. No experience credit for movement on the salary schedule will be granted during this period. While on extended leave, the teacher shall retain all accumulated temporary leave. However, no additional temporary leave shall accrue during the extended leave of absence. 4. A teacher who has participated in the district health insurance program during the year in which they requested an extended leave of absence may contribute the full monthly premium to USD 469 during their extended leave if he/she desires. This will ensure continued, full participation in the health insurance program.
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