EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. 1. Unless otherwise stated herein, an extended leave of absence without pay may be granted to educators for a period of up to one (1) year.
2. Extended leaves of absence without pay may be granted for:
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. 1. Unless otherwise stated herein, an extended leave of absence without pay may be granted to teachers for a period of up to one (1) year.
2. Extended leaves of absence without pay may be granted for:
a. Advanced Study: A teacher who has been employed under the terms of this Agreement by the District for three (3) continuous contract years or more immediately preceding the granting of this leave is eligible for advanced study leave for up to one (1) year. Prior to returning to employment, the teacher must provide verification of advanced study by submitting to the Department of Human Resources either:
1) An official transcript indicating the earning of no less than six (6) semester hours per semester or fifteen (15) semester hours for one (1) year, or equivalent, whichever is appropriate; or
2) Written record from the teacher's supervisory professor(s) stating that activities have occurred substantially equivalent to the O. 2. a. 1. requirement.
3) An advanced study leave may be renewed for up to one (1) additional year provided all requirements are met for each year of leave.
4) Teachers returning from advanced study leave who have completed an approved program of studies resulting in their obtaining an additional certification/endorsement shall be granted credit for salary schedule advancement as if the teacher had been actively employed. The Superintendent must approve the program of studies prior to the granting of the leave. The program of studies must be related to the subject matter being taught by the teacher or to be taught by the teacher. A statement as to how the advanced study leave is expected to enhance the teacher's abilities to teach may be requested by the Superintendent prior to the granting of the leave. Except in unusual circumstances, as determined by the District, application for this leave must be submitted thirty (30) days in advance.
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. Maternity, paternity, adoption and child rearing leave will be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. All leaves will be in accordance to Federal, State and Granby FMLA Policy.(See GEA Binder Appendix C) A leave notice should be processed through the office of the Superintendent at least eight (8) weeks before anticipated date of departure. Tentative date of intention to return should also be indicated at this time.
2. A teacher who becomes pregnant may continue to teach until the teacher requests relief from teaching duties or the Superintendent determines that the teacher's condition interferes with her carrying out her teaching duties based upon the recommendation of the teacher's attending physician.
3. Maternity Leave will be granted for up to twelve (12) weeks or up to eight (8) weeks per childbirth or adoption whichever provides the greatest benefit to the teacher.
4. Disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery therefore are, for all job-related purposes, temporary disabilities and should be treated as such under any health or temporary disability insurance or sick leave plan available in connection with employment. Upon submission of a physician's letter stating a period of temporary disability, the teacher will be able to draw on her accumulated sick leave.
5. A teacher can receive unpaid parental leave as requested for a period up to fourteen (14) months, after the date of birth or adoption of a child, unless the teacher wishes to extend unpaid leave until the beginning of the school year in the first fall following the expiration of (14) month period. But, in such event, the teacher shall give the Superintendent written notice of his/her intent to so extend the leave at least eight (8) weeks prior to the expiration date of leave.
6. At the expiration of the leave, the teacher is expected to return to duty, request leave under other provisions of this contract, or submit a letter of resignation. The absence of any of the above actions will result in termination of employment.
7. The leave may be terminated prior to its expiration upon eight (8) weeks prior notification by the teacher to the Superintendent and written approval of the attending physician at the sole discretion of the Superintendent. When feasible, a reasonable adjustment of time may be made in order to coincide with a normal break in the school year, e.g. vacations or semester break.
B. The Superintendent may grant ...
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. Leaves of absence without pay for limited periods of time [in excess of six (6) months and for up to two (2) years] may be granted at the discretion of the District for a reasonable purpose upon application of the employee and approval of the Director of Human Resource Services.
B. While on an extended leave under this Section, the employee's interest in retirement funds, accumulated sick leave and placement on the wage schedule shall be frozen. No additional benefits will be provided by the District during this type of leave. However, the employee may purchase insurance programs available to other employees.
C. Employees on such extended leave of absence are not eligible to draw any compensation or accumulated sick benefit.
D. Seniority shall be retained during this type of leave up to the length of the approved leave.
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. A leave of absence without pay of up to one year shall be granted to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps, VISTA, National Teacher Corps, or serves as an exchange teacher or overseas teacher, and is a full-time participant in any such programs, or accepts a Fulbright Scholarship. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. A teacher on such leave will be advanced accordingly on the salary schedule if his activity while on such leave has relevance to the Marblehead Public Schools.
B. Military leave without pay shall be granted to any teacher who is drafted or recalled into any branch of the armed forces of the United States for the period of said required service and 3 months thereafter, or 3 months after recovery from any wound or sickness at the time of discharge. A similar leave shall be granted to any teacher whose spouse has been so inducted for the purpose of accompanying said spouse on such assignment. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. A teacher on such leave will be advanced accordingly on the salary schedule if his activity while on such leave has relevance to the Marblehead Public Schools.
C. A leave of absence without pay of up to one year shall be granted for the purpose of caring for a sick member of the teacher’s immediate family. Additional leave may be granted subject to review by the Committee. Under this leave no credit will be granted for vertical movement on the salary schedule.
D. The Committee shall grant a leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for himself or serve in a public office. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. A teacher on such leave will be advanced accordingly on the salary schedule if his activity while on such leave has relevance to the Marblehead Public Schools.
E. Other leaves of absence without pay may be granted by the Superintendent for good reason. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. A teacher on such leave will be advanced accordingly on the salary schedule if his activity while on such leave has relevance to the Marblehead Public Schools.
F. All benefits to which a teacher was entitled at the time his leave of absence commenced, including unused accumulated sick leave and credits toward sabbatical eligibility shall be restored to him upon his return, and he shall be assigned to the same position which he held at the time said leave commenced, if available, or, if not, ...
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. The provisions of this Article are applicable to Professional Status teachers only. However, the School Committee in its discretion may apply the provisions of this Article to non-Professional Status teachers.
A. A Leave of Absence without pay of up to two (2) years will be granted to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps or serves as an exchange teacher, and is a full-time teacher in any of such programs. Upon return from such leave, a teacher will be considered as if they had been actively employed by the Committee during the leave, and will be placed on the salary schedule at the level they would have achieved if they had not been absent.
B. Military leave will be granted to any teacher with one (1) year's service in Southborough who is inducted, or enlists because induction is imminent, into any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher will be placed on the salary schedule at the level which they would have achieved had they remained actively employed in the system during the period of their absence, up to a maximum of three (3) years.
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. A leave of absence without pay of up to two years may be granted to any teacher with professional teacher status who joins the Action Corps, National Teacher Corps, or serves as an exchange teacher or overseas teacher, as a full-time participant in any such program, or accepts a Fulbright Scholarship.
B. Military leave without pay shall be consistent with applicable state and federal statutes.
C. The Committee agrees that a teacher with professional teacher status and designated by the Association may be granted, upon request by May 1 of the prior school year, a leave of absence for one full year without pay, such leave to be granted for the purpose of engaging in State and/or National Association activities. Upon return from such a leave, a teacher will be reinstated to her or his former position.
D. A leave of absence without pay of up to one year shall be granted to a teacher with professional teacher status for the purpose of caring for a sick member of the teacher's immediate family. (As defined in Article XVII, Sect. C)
E. Other leaves of absence without pay may be granted by the Superintendent for good reason on an equitable basis.
F. All benefits to which a teacher was entitled at the time her/his leave of absence commenced, including accumulated sick leave and credits toward sabbatical eligibility shall be restored to her/him upon her/his return, and he/she shall be assigned to the same position which he/she held at the time said leave commenced, if available, or, if not, to a substantially equivalent position.
G. A teacher on any such extended leave of absence without pay may be advanced on the salary schedule by the Superintendent as though he/she were actively employed by the Methuen School System while on such leave if the experience gained while on leave is of value to the Methuen School System.
H. Requests for leave and extensions for renewals of leaves shall be applied for and granted in writing.
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. In the event extended leaves are desired, these must be approved not only by the Sheriff but also by the Personnel and Finance Committee of the Xxxxxxx County Board of Commissioners after due notice to the Association. Such leaves may be for a period of six (6) months, and during such period, the employee will continue to accumulate seniority.
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. All requests for extended leaves of absence shall be submitted to the Extended Leaves Office in the Human Resources Department.
B. Extended leave without pay for business and/or personal reasons may be granted for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year provided the employee has been actively employed by the District for five (5) continuous years immediately prior to the granting of the leave.
C. Employees who have been employed under the terms of the Agreement by the District for five (5) consecutive years or more immediately preceding the granting of this leave are eligible for an advanced study leave without pay for up to one year. Prior to returning to employment, the employee must provide verification of advanced study by submitting to the Department of Human Resources either an official transcript indicating the earning of no less than fifteen (15) semester hours, or verification of technical vocational or other course of study that would require classroom attendance up to one (1) year.
D. An employee who is ill and unable to perform assigned duties and who has exhausted all available sick leaves shall be granted leave for a period not to exceed one (1) year. If the leave was granted as a result of a work related injury the employee may request and shall be granted a one (1) year extension of this leave. Before returning, such employee must submit a physician's release. The returning employee will be placed in the same or equivalent position occupied upon commencement of the leave.
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. 8.9.1 The District may, at its own discretion, grant an unpaid leave of absence for the following reasons or any other reason permitted by law:
8.9.1.1 The rest or restoration of health of a unit member. A statement from the unit member’s physician, psychiatrist, or clinical psychologist must be submitted with the leave request.
8.9.1.2 A matter of illness or hardship involving a member of the unit member’s immediate family.
8.9.1.3 Attendance at distinctly professional meetings or educational groups and not as a District representative.
8.9.1.4 For the purpose of maternity, paternity, adoption, or child rearing.
8.9.1.5 For the purpose of educational improvement and advancement in an accredited institution of higher learning as a full-time student.
8.9.1.6 For campaigning for an elected office, or elected to public office (for the tenure of the elected office).
8.9.1.7 Leaves for any other purpose, including employment as a CTA intern, but excluding leave for other employment opportunities. Upon their return from any such leave, however, unit members may be assigned to any opening or vacancy in the District.
8.9.2 Unit members taking an unpaid leave of absence will retain all previously earned salary step placement, advance increments, accumulated unused sick leave, or other employment status earned while in active service to the District.
8.9.3 No unit member will be entitled to any compensation or increment while on an unpaid leave of absence not otherwise covered by any other provision of this Agreement.
8.9.4 No days of absence taken on an unpaid leave of absence may count toward credit for probationary teachers in earning tenure status or count as days of service as provided in Section 12.4.5 of this Agreement.
8.9.5 Except in emergency situations, unit members must submit a request to their immediate supervisor at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date requested for the commencement of the leave, which will not extend beyond the school year in which the leave commences. Except in emergency situations, a request for a leave of absence beginning at the start of a school year must be submitted no later than June 1 of the preceding school year. The Governing Board, at its discretion, may extend the approved leave of absence for a maximum of one (1) additional year. Unit members who request and are granted leave extensions are not guaranteed reassignment to the same work site.
8.9.6 The unit member must inform the Human Resources Department, i...
