Opportunity Leave. Permanent unit members may be eligible for an opportunity leave for the purpose of improving job-related skills and knowledge that will directly benefit the District and the instructional program.
Opportunity Leave a. Definition: An opportunity leave is a leave granted in order that a permanent Bargaining Unit Member may accept a position which will result in the Bargaining Unit Member rendering more effective service to the DISTRICT upon his/her return, or to allow the Bargaining Unit Member to work in a graduate Degree program.
Opportunity Leave. At the discretion of the District an opportunity leave may be granted in order that a tenured unit member may return to a college or university to pursue a course of study leading to a higher degree or credential or may accept a position in industry which will result in the unit member rendering more effective service to the school district upon his/her return. No leave will be granted for service in another school district or in other positions in education unless it concerns a specialized field completely different from what the unit member has been doing and one which would be of benefit to the District upon his/her return from the leave. The unit member requesting opportunity leave shall sign a statement of intent to return to the District at the termination of the opportunity leave.
Opportunity Leave. 33 Opportunity leave may be granted by the Board of Education for a maximum of one (1) 34 school year to a permanent bargaining unit employee to accept a position which will result in the 35 employee rendering more effective service to the District upon his/her return. Such leave shall 36 be without pay but the bargaining unit employee may advance to the District the cost of fringe 37 benefits if desired.
Opportunity Leave. Opportunity leave is defined as an opportunity for the unit member to have an alternate experience that will enhance that employee's effectiveness.
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