Notice and Time of Return. A teacher shall notify the Superintendent in writing of the intention to take such leave as soon as possible and shall give such notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin, except in the case of medical emergency. Such notification shall also state the time of the intended return to teaching. If the teacher does not intend to resume teaching duties, this notice shall set forth the effective date of the teacher’s resignation. Teachers are encouraged to commence and terminate such leaves to coincide with the end of the grading period. Written notice to extend a maternity leave for the following school year must be received on or before March 1. A teacher who is on maternity leave may request to be placed in a vacant teaching position for which he/she is certified prior to the date of return originally stated. If the one (1) year leave concludes during a school year, an extension may be granted up to the conclusion of that school year upon the request of the teacher if the teacher makes his/her request in writing to the Superintendent at least fifteen (15) days prior to the original time of return. If this deadline is not met, the request for extension may still be granted but at the discretion of the Superintendent.
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Notice and Time of Return. A teacher shall notify the Superintendent in writing of the intention to take such leave as soon as possible and shall give such notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin, except in the case of medical emergency. Such notification shall also state the time of the intended return to teaching. If the teacher does not intend to resume teaching duties, this notice shall set forth the effective date of the teacher’s 's resignation. Teachers are encouraged to commence and terminate such leaves to coincide with the end of the grading period. Written notice to extend a maternity leave for the following school year must be received on or before March 1. A teacher who is on maternity leave may request to be placed in a vacant teaching position for which he/she is certified prior to the date of return originally stated. If the one (1) year leave concludes during a school year, an extension may be granted up to the conclusion of that school year upon the request of the teacher if the teacher makes his/her request in writing to the Superintendent at least fifteen (15) days prior to the original time of return. If this deadline is not met, the request for extension may still be granted but at the discretion of the Superintendent.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement