Common use of Extended Unpaid Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Extended Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 1. Academic Study A certified employee who has been in USD No. 321 for three (3) consecutive years may receive a one-year unpaid leave for academic study, provided approval is granted by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the superintendent. Application for academic leaves which are to be effective at the beginning of a school year shall be made on or before May