Common use of Extended Leaves Clause in Contracts

Extended Leaves. 25.1 The Board may grant non-probationary teachers, upon application, a professional leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) academic year; to serve full time in the Peace Corps, Vista or for a recognized charitable organization; to serve full-time as an exchange or overseas teacher; to return to school as a full- time student; to teach full-time at an accredited college or university; or for full-time updating of vocational proficiency for certificate renewal, or the improving of skills related to the current vocational teaching assignment. Such leave may not be extended. 25.2 In the event a teacher seeks a professional leave which requires a commitment of more than one (1) academic year, the teacher, upon initial application for such leave, shall provide to the District acceptable documentary evidence which specifies the time required. Such evidence must be issued by the authorizing agency or institution involved with the applicant’s leave. Any leave request requiring more than two (2) academic years shall not be considered. 25.3 The Board may grant non-probationary teachers, upon application, a medical leave of absence without pay for restoration of the health of the teacher, the teacher’s spouse, or the teacher’s child, for up to one (1) academic year. Such leave may not be extended. 25.4 The Board may grant non-probationary teachers, upon application, an unpaid leave of absence for personal reasons for up to one (1) academic year. Such leave may not be extended. 25.5 The Board shall not arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably deny applications for the types of extended leaves described in this Article 25. 25.6 A teacher granted an extended leave may return to employment by the District on the salary schedule at the position earned when such leave was granted, on the condition that the teacher gives the District written notification by March 1 of intent to return from such leave; provided, however, that those teachers who, while on professional leave, were engaged in full-time teaching or vocational proficiency, will be granted if otherwise eligible, one (1) experience increment for such year. 25.7 During the period of an extended leave, a teacher shall, if eligible, have the option of maintaining coverage under the District’s own group insurance plans described in Article 33 at the teacher’s own expense.

Extended Leaves. 25.1 The Board may grant non-probationary teachers, upon application, a professional leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) academic year; to serve full time in the Peace Corps, Vista or for a recognized charitable organization; to serve full-time as an exchange or overseas teacher; to return to school as a full- full-time student; to teach full-time at an accredited college or university; or for full-time updating of vocational proficiency for certificate renewal, or the improving of skills related to the current vocational teaching assignment. Such leave may not be extended. 25.2 In the event a teacher seeks a professional leave which requires a commitment of more than one (1) academic year, the teacher, upon initial application for such leave, shall provide to the District acceptable documentary evidence which specifies the time required. Such evidence must be issued by the authorizing agency or institution involved with the applicant’s leave. Any leave request requiring more than two (2) academic years shall not be considered. 25.3 The Board may grant non-probationary teachers, upon application, a medical leave of absence without pay for restoration of the health of the teacher, the teacher’s spouse, or the teacher’s child, for up to one (1) academic year. Such leave may not be extended. 25.4 The Board may grant non-probationary teachers, upon application, an unpaid leave of absence for personal reasons for up to one (1) academic year. Such leave may not be extended. 25.5 The Board shall not arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably deny applications for the types of extended leaves described in this Article 25. 25.6 A teacher granted an extended leave may return to employment by the District on the salary schedule at the position earned when such leave was granted, on the condition that the teacher gives the District written notification by March 1 of intent to return from such leave; provided, however, that those teachers who, while on professional leave, were engaged in full-time teaching or vocational proficiency, will be granted if otherwise eligible, one (1) experience increment for such year. 25.7 During the period of an extended leave, a teacher shall, if eligible, have the option of maintaining coverage under the District’s own group insurance plans described in Article 33 at the teacher’s own expense.