Leave for Upgrading or Retraining. Teachers who would otherwise be laid off shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence of up to two (2) years for educational upgrading to become qualified to teach in areas in which teachers may be required by the Board. Upon expiry of the leave the Teacher shall be given any position for which the Teacher is qualified which is held by a Teacher with less seniority; otherwise, the Teacher shall be laid off.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Leave for Upgrading or Retraining. Teachers 23.12.1 Upon request by the teacher and with approval of the Board, a teacher who would otherwise be laid off shall, upon request, may be granted a leave of absence of up to two (2) years for educational upgrading to become qualified to teach in areas in which teachers may be required by the Board. Upon expiry of the leave the Teacher shall be given any position for which the Teacher is qualified which is held by a Teacher with less seniority; otherwise, the Teacher shall be laid off.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
