Common use of Long Term Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Long Term Leave of Absence. Employees covered by this Agreement will be granted a long-term leave of absence upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and at the discretion of the Board of Education. Such leaves will be granted only under the following conditions: a. Unless expressly provided to the contrary, such leaves shall be without pay. b. Application for such leave must ordinarily be filed with the Superintendent of Schools at least one month prior to the date that the leave is to take effect. If, however, a long-term leave of absence is anticipated for the ensuing school year, applications for the leave must be filed no later than May 31 of the preceding school year. c. An employee requesting a long-term leave of absence has been employed by the District for at least five (5) years. d. An employee who is granted a long-term leave of absence will be reinstated only if there is a vacant position for which he/she is qualified.