Medical Leave. When a teacher has exhausted his/her accumulated sick leave and is unable to return to work, the teacher shall be placed on unpaid leave of absence until such time as the teacher begins disability retirement under the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio or until the teacher returns to assignment. Such leave shall not exceed two years and may, at the discretion of the Board, be extended for up to two years. The teacher shall provide written notice to the Superintendent requesting medical leave, which shall specify the expected duration of the medical leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement