Common use of Leaves of Absences Clause in Contracts

Leaves of Absences. A. The Board shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost to the Board, for the periods of one (1) or two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of the leaves up to a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made to have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌ 3) Sick leave shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave shall not accumulate during the period of leave. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the teacher upon return to employment in the District. 4) Health Insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, and dental and life insurance for one (1) year, at no cost to the Board, by timely prepayment of premiums to the business office. 5) Any teacher, who has been employed 100 or more days of the school year prior to the commencement of such leave, shall be entitled to such advancement on the salary schedule as he/she would have if the leave had not been granted. If the leave exceeds the year such leave commences, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule. 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.

Leaves of Absences. A. The Board shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost to the Board, for the periods of one (1) or two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of the leaves up to a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made to have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌term. 3) Sick Xxxx leave shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave shall not accumulate during the period of leave. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the teacher upon return to employment in the District. 4) Health Insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, and dental and life insurance for one (1) year, at no cost to the Board, by timely prepayment of premiums to the business office. 5) Any teacher, who has been employed 100 or more days of the school year prior to the commencement of such leave, shall be entitled to such advancement on the salary schedule as he/she would have if the leave had not been granted. If the leave exceeds the year such leave commences, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule. 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.

Leaves of Absences. A. 1. The Board shall grant leave leaves of absence to tenured certificated licensed staff, at no cost to the Board, . The Board shall grant leaves for the periods of one (1) or two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of the leaves up to a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested2. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher educator and the Superintendent or his/her designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made to have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌term. 3) . Sick leave shall not be applicable during a teacher's an educator’s period of leave. Sick leave shall not accumulate during the period of leave. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the teacher educator upon return to employment in the District. 4) . Health Insurance insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, and dental and life insurance for one (1) year, at no cost to the Board, by timely monthly prepayment of premiums to the business officeBusiness Office. Single plan coverage will be maintained, at no cost to the employee, for staff on FMLA leave. 5) . Any teachereducator, who has been employed 100 or more days of the school year year, prior to the commencement of such leave, shall be entitled to such advancement on the salary schedule as he/she they would have if the leave had not been granted. If the leave exceeds the year year, such leave commences, except for study leaves, commences the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary scheduleschedule except if the educator returns to work for at least 100 days during that school year. 6) . In all instances, when a teacher an educator is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she they shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 February 1st prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 1st if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends of their intention to return to employment. 7. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreementabove, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.

Leaves of Absences. A. The Board shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost to the Board, for the periods of one (1) or two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of the leaves up to a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made to have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌term. 3) Sick leave shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave shall not accumulate during the period of leave. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the teacher upon return to employment in the District. 4) Health Insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, and dental and life insurance for one (1) year, at no cost to the Board, by timely prepayment of premiums to the business office. 5) Any teacher, who has been employed 100 or more days of the school year prior to the commencement of such leave, shall be entitled to such advancement on the salary schedule as he/she would have if the leave had not been granted. If the leave exceeds the year such leave commences, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule. 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.

Leaves of Absences. A. The Board may grant an absence as provided for under Act 4, Public Acts (Ex. Sess.), 1937. Upon return from leave, a teacher shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost be assigned to the same position, if available, or a substantially equivalent position. A. Sabbatical Leave - The Board, for upon recommendation of the periods Superintendent, may grant a sabbatical leave to a teacher after said teacher has been employed at least seven (7) consecutive years by the Board and at the end of one each additional period of seven (17) or more consecutive years of employment for professional improvement not to exceed two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of at any one time, provided that the leaves up to teacher holds a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to permanent or continuing certificate. During said sabbatical leave the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made considered to be in the employ of said Board, shall have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌ 3) Sick leave contract, shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave receive salary remuneration, but shall not accumulate receive medical benefits in accordance with the contract in effect during the period of the leave. 1. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the The Board shall not be held liable for death or injuries sustained by any teacher while on sabbatical leave. 2. Teachers on sabbatical leave shall be available to allowed credit toward retirement for time spent on such leave in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Boards of Control of Public School Employees' Retirement Funds. 3. A teacher upon return from sabbatical leave shall be restored to employment his or her teacher position or to a position of like nature, seniority, status and pay. Said teacher shall receive credit on salary schedule for said leave and shall be entitled to participate in any other benefits that may be provided for by rules and regulations of the Board made pursuant to law. 4. Sabbatical leave may be given to teachers to permit them to improve their ability to render education service. Such service is usually achieved by formal study, research, and/or writing and travel. Applications for sabbatical leave for other types of experiences will be considered on their merits. Approval of a sabbatical leave shall be contingent upon securing an employee qualified to assume the applicant's duties. A teacher on sabbatical leave shall furnish as many reports as the Superintendent deems necessary or reasonable to determine that the employee is fulfilling the agreement and all other requirements of the leave. 5. Application for all sabbatical leaves must be submitted on or before April 1 prior to the requested leave. However, said deadlines may be waived if, in the opinion of the Superintendent, extenuating circumstances exist and said waiver would be in the best interests of the school. 6. Teachers on sabbatical leave and/or leave of absence must notify the Superintendent prior to June 1, of their intention to return to their teaching position at the beginning of the following school year. Failure to provide said notice will result in automatic termination of employment from the School District. 4) Health Insurance may remain in force B. Childbirth/Care Leave 1. Upon application, teachers will be granted a leave without pay for the duration purpose of childbirth and/or child care of the leave, and dental and life insurance infant for a duration not to exceed one (1) year, unless renewed at the discretion of the Board. 2. The pregnant teacher may continue teaching as long as she can continue her regularly assigned responsibilities. The teacher's physician will furnish a statement to this effect. 3. The application for such leave shall be received by the Superintendent no cost later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the Boardeffective date of such leave and shall include a statement of the exact date on which the teacher wishes to commence the leave and shall be relaxed upon complication occurring, which shall be followed up by timely prepayment a physician's statement, or adoption, which will be verified by the adoption agency. 4. A teacher on childbirth/care leave under the above conditions wishing to return to duty at the beginning of premiums the next school year shall file a written request with the Superintendent by June 1 of the previous school year. The teacher will be returned to the business officesame or similar position, subject to the limitations of Article XI. 5) Any teacher. Leaves for adoption shall be the same as for child care. 6. Should the course of nature be interrupted, who has been employed 100 or more days should the death of the school year child occur within the period of leave, the above rules may be relaxed under such conditions as the Board may prescribe. 7. The beginning and ending dates of the leave may be changed with mutual agreement between teacher and Board. 8. Such leave may also be granted for reasons other than the care of the newborn children. (Example...Terminally ill or seriously ill children). However, these requests would be handled on an individual basis and must receive approval of the Superintendent and the Board. C. Leaves of absence with pay not chargeable against the teacher's allowance shall be granted for the following reasons: 1. Absence when a teacher is called for jury duty. 2. Teachers shall be granted a maximum of two (2) days if necessary to complete the requirements of a selective service physical examination, and the Board may require the teacher to submit proof of such requirement. 3. Visitations at other schools or for attending educational conferences or conventions provided such leave is approved by the Superintendent. Mileage allowance (in accordance with Board Policy), meals, lodging and registration fees shall be deemed appropriate expenses of the Board as well as the cost of the substitute teacher needed to relieve the participant. 4. The Board shall establish a bank of eight (8) days to be used for Association meetings. Such usage shall be determined by the Association President. The Association President shall submit a request for such leave in writing to the Superintendent at least two (2) days prior to the commencement of such leave. D. Miscellaneous Leaves of Absence 1. Teachers who are elected officers of the State Association, shall upon the completion of a request for leave form, may be entitled to such advancement given a leave of absence without pay and without accumulation of fringe benefits, sick leave or credit on the salary schedule as he/she would have if for the leave had not been granted. If purpose of performing duties for the leave exceeds the year such leave commencesAssociation, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule. 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7exceed one (1) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.

Leaves of Absences. ‌ A. The Board shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost to the Board, for the periods of one (1) or two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of the leaves up to a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters.semesters.‌ 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request.request.‌ 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of of‌ continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made to have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌ 3) Sick Xxxx leave shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave shall not accumulate during the period of leave. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the teacher upon return to employment in the District.District.‌ 4) Health Insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, and dental and life insurance for one (1) year, at no cost to the Board, by timely prepayment of premiums to the business office.office.‌ 5) Any teacher, who has been employed 100 115 or more days of the school year prior to the commencement of such leave, shall be entitled to such advancement on the salary schedule as he/she would have if the leave had not been granted. If the leave exceeds the year such leave commences, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule.schedule.‌ 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. employment.‌ Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District.District.‌ 7) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.year.‌

Leaves of Absences. A. The Board shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost to the Board, for the periods of one (1) or two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of the leaves up to a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made to have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌term. 3) Sick leave shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave shall not accumulate during the period of leave. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the teacher upon return to employment in the District. 4) Health Insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, and dental and life insurance for one (1) year, at no cost to the Board, by timely prepayment of premiums to the business office. 5) Any teacher, who has been employed 100 or more days of the school year prior to the commencement of such leave, shall be entitled to such advancement on the salary schedule as he/she would have if the leave had not been granted. If the leave exceeds the year such leave commences, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule. 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.

Leaves of Absences. A. The Board may grant an absence as provided for under Act 4, Public Acts (Ex. Sess.), 1937. Upon return from leave, a teacher shall grant leave of absence to tenured certificated staff, at no cost be assigned to the same position, if available, or a substantially equivalent position. A. Sabbatical Leave - The Board, for upon recommendation of the periods Superintendent, may grant a sabbatical leave to a teacher after said teacher has been employed at least seven (7) consecutive years by the Board and at the end of one each additional period of seven (17) or more consecutive years of employment for professional improvement not to exceed two (2) semesters and may grant requests for extensions of at any one time, provided that the leaves up to teacher holds a maximum of an additional two (2) semesters. 1) All requests for leaves under this section must be submitted to permanent or continuing certificate. During said sabbatical leave the Superintendent no later than February 1 of the school year previous to the year for which the leave is requested. Staff requesting such leave will be notified of action taken by the Board no later than March 1 following the request. 2) The teacher and the Superintendent or designee shall agree upon a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity of instruction to the maximum possible degree and the pertinent time factors related thereto. Every effort shall be made considered to be in the employ of said Board, shall have such leave terminate immediately prior to the start of a new school term.‌ 3) Sick leave contract, shall not be applicable during a teacher's period of leave. Sick leave receive salary remuneration, but shall not accumulate receive medical benefits in accordance with the contract in effect during the period of the leave. 1. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the The Board shall not be held liable for death or injuries sustained by any teacher while on sabbatical leave. 2. Teachers on sabbatical leave shall be available to allowed credit toward retirement for time spent on such leave in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Boards of Control of Public School Employees' Retirement Funds. 3. A teacher upon return from sabbatical leave shall be restored to employment his or her teacher position or to a position of like nature, seniority, status and pay. Said teacher shall receive credit on salary schedule for said leave and shall be entitled to participate in any other benefits that may be provided for by rules and regulations of the Board made pursuant to law. 4. Sabbatical leave may be given to teachers to permit them to improve their ability to render education service. Such service is usually achieved by formal study, research, and/or writing and travel. Applications for sabbatical leave for other types of experiences will be considered on their merits. Approval of a sabbatical leave shall be contingent upon securing an employee qualified to assume the applicant's duties. A teacher on sabbatical leave shall furnish as many reports as the Superintendent deems necessary or reasonable to determine that the employee is fulfilling the agreement and all other requirements of the leave. 5. Application for all sabbatical leaves must be submitted on or before April 1 prior to the requested leave. However, said deadlines may be waived if, in the opinion of the Superintendent, extenuating circumstances exist and said waiver would be in the best interests of the school. 6. Teachers on sabbatical leave and/or leave of absence must notify the Superintendent prior to June 1, of their intention to return to their teaching position at the beginning of the following school year. Failure to provide said notice will result in automatic termination of employment from the School District. 4) Health Insurance may remain in force B. Childbirth/Care Leave 1. Upon application, teachers will be granted a leave without pay for the duration purpose of childbirth and/or child care of the leave, and dental and life insurance infant for a duration not to exceed one (1) year, unless renewed at the discretion of the Board. 2. The pregnant teacher may continue teaching as long as she can continue her regularly assigned responsibilities. The teacher's physician will furnish a statement to this effect. 3. The application for such leave shall be received by the Superintendent no cost later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the Boardeffective date of such leave and shall include a statement of the exact date on which the teacher wishes to commence the leave and shall be relaxed upon complication occurring, which shall be followed up by timely prepayment a physician's statement, or adoption, which will be verified by the adoption agency. 4. A teacher on childbirth/care leave under the above conditions wishing to return to duty at the beginning of premiums the next school year shall file a written request with the Superintendent by June 1 of the previous school year. The teacher will be returned to the business officesame or similar position, subject to the limitations of Article XI. 5) Any teacher. Leaves for adoption shall be the same as for child care. 6. Should the course of nature be interrupted, who has been employed 100 or more days should the death of the child occur within the period of leave, the above rules may be relaxed under such conditions as the Board may prescribe. 7. The beginning and ending dates of the leave may be changed with mutual agreement between teacher and Board. 8. Such leave may also be granted for reasons other than the care of the newborn children. (Example...Terminally ill or seriously ill children). However, these requests would be handled on an individual basis and must receive approval of the Superintendent and the Board. C. Leaves of absence with pay not chargeable against the teacher's allowance shall be granted for the following reasons: 1. Absence when a teacher is called for jury duty. Pay received for jury duty shall be deducted from teacher's salary or the check from jury duty can be turned over to the school year without loss of pay. 2. Teachers shall be granted a maximum of two (2) days if necessary to complete the requirements of a selective service physical examination, and the Board may require the teacher to submit proof of such requirement. 3. Visitations at other schools or for attending educational conferences or conventions provided such leave is approved by the Superintendent. Mileage allowance (in accordance with Board Policy), meals, lodging and registration fees shall be deemed appropriate expenses of the Board as well as the cost of the substitute teacher needed to relieve the participant. 4. The Board shall establish a bank of eight (8) days to be used for Association meetings. Such usage shall be determined by the Association President. The Association President shall submit a request for such leave in writing to the Superintendent at least two (2) days prior to the commencement of such leave. D. Miscellaneous Leaves of Absence 1. Teachers who are elected officers of the State Association, shall upon the completion of a request for leave form, may be entitled to such advancement given a leave of absence without pay and without accumulation of fringe benefits, sick leave or credit on the salary schedule as he/she would have if for the leave had not been granted. If purpose of performing duties for the leave exceeds the year such leave commencesAssociation, except for study leaves, the second year shall not be considered for step advancement on the salary schedule. 6) In all instances, when a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) months or more, as a condition thereof, he/she shall advise the Superintendent in writing, delivered in person or by registered mail, at least by March 1 prior to the agreed termination of such leave, (September 1 if termination of leave falls in the second semester) if he/she intends to return to employment. Failure to advise the Superintendent of intent to return, as required by this Agreement, shall be treated as an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the District. 7exceed one (1) In the event that a teaching faculty member, due to unforeseen circumstances, is not able to complete the full term of granted leave, the faculty member shall be allowed to return to work if a position is available. It is further agreed that the Superintendent shall make all possible attempts to provide a place on the staff for the faculty member during the remainder of the school year. B. Leaves of Absence shall be granted for any of the following circumstances: 1) Study Leave - to travel and/or study in a faculty member's field of experience.