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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.
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Opportunity Leave. An opportunity leave is a leave to permit a bargaining unit member to accept certain honors or employment which will result in the bargaining unit member’s rendering more effective service to the school district upon their return. Such leave may include but not be limited to teaching or related service in the field of education.
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Opportunity Leave a. An opportunity leave is a leave of absence without either pay or district paid fringe benefits which may be granted to a tenured unit member to accept a position with another employer to acquire experience and knowledge in the unit member's field of study. b. The opportunity leave shall not exceed two (2) years in duration, but if one (1) year is granted, it may be extended by the Board of Trustees.
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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.
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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. 12.16.1 Leave may be granted for one (1) or two (2) semesters, not to exceed one (1) year, but may be extended at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. 12.16.2 No salary or benefits will be paid by the District for the period of the leave. 12.16.3 The unit member should submit a written request to the Human Resources Department including a description of the proposed program and its objectives. Applications shall be submitted prior to September 1st of the coming year of which the unit member wishes to take the opportunity leave.
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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. 8.11.1 The Board may grant opportunity leave for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, with the unit member having an option to request an extension not to exceed an additional year. 8.11.2 Granting of opportunity leave shall be subject to the District's ability to find a suitable replacement. 8.11.3 A unit member returning from leave may be reassigned to a comparable position if a vacancy exists. If there is no vacancy, he/she shall be given preferential status for such vacancies as well as for substitute work. 8.11.4 While on opportunity leave, a unit member shall only retain earned salary status and shall receive no other fringe benefits or salary. 8.11.5 Experience credit may be granted for experience while on opportunity leave.
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Opportunity Leave. 7.9.1 Opportunity leave is defined as an opportunity for the unit member to have an alternate experience that will enhance that unit member's effectiveness. 7.9.2 If granted, opportunity leave shall be for one or two semesters when possible. 7.9.3 The District may grant additional leave in multiples of semesters for a period of time such that the total of the opportunity leave does not exceed four semesters. 7.9.4 Upon return to work, the unit member shall be assigned a position for which he or she holds a valid credential. 7.9.5 The unit member shall retain all earned salary schedule status and shall receive no salary, experience credit, or fringe benefits while on leave. 7.9.6 Experience credit may be granted for teaching experience on opportunity leave.
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Opportunity Leave a. An unpaid opportunity leave may be granted to a permanent employee for the purpose of providing an opportunity for the employee to gain experience in another work setting which would enhance the employee's capabilities as a teacher upon return. b. Requests for opportunity leaves of absence must be received by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the leave. Before consideration is given to such a requested leave, the District must have determined that a suitable certificated employee is available as a replacement. c. An opportunity leave may be granted only for a minimum of one (1) semester (or one (1) trimester for elementary teachers) or a maximum of two (2) consecutive semesters (or three (3) consecutive trimesters for elementary teachers).
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  • Equal Opportunity Employment Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer The CONSULTANT, In all services, programs, activities, hiring, and employment made possible by or resulting from this Agreement or any subcontract, there shall be no discrimination by Consultant or its selection and retention of sub-consultants, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, of any level, or any of those entities employees, agents, sub-consultants, or representatives against any person because of sex, age (except minimum age and retirement provisions), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any disability, including sensory, mental or physical handicaps, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification in relationship to hiring and employment. This requirement shall apply, but not be limited to the following: employment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Consultant shall comply with and shall not violate any of the terms of Chapter 49.60 RCW, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 49 CFR Part 21, 21.5 and 26, or any other applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation regarding non-discrimination.

  • Maternity Leave ‌ (a) An employee is entitled to a maternity leave of absence from work, without pay, for a period of 17 consecutive weeks or a shorter period requested by the employee. (b) An employee shall notify the Employer in writing of the estimated date of birth. The employee will make every reasonable effort to give at least four weeks’ notice prior to the date the employee proposes to commence leave. The Employer may require the employee to provide a certificate from a medical practitioner stating the employee is pregnant and estimating the probable date of birth. (c) Regardless of the date of commencement of the leave of absence taken under Subsection (a), the leave shall not end before the expiration of six weeks following the actual date of birth unless the employee requests a shorter period. (d) A request for shorter period under Subsection (c) must be given in writing to the Employer at least one week before the date that the employee indicates she intends to return to work, and the employee must furnish the Employer with a certificate of a physician stating that the employee is able to resume work. (e) If an employee's pregnancy is terminated before a leave request is made under Subsection (a), the Employer, upon request, shall grant the employee a leave of absence from work without pay for a period of six consecutive weeks. The employee may be required to supply a certificate of a medical practitioner verifying termination of the pregnancy. Leave under this clause shall commence on the specified date noted by the medical practitioner. (f) If an employee is unable to return to work following a leave of absence granted under either Subsection (a) or Subsection (e) preceding, the Employer upon request shall grant to the employee a leave of absence extension not to exceed a total of six consecutive weeks further. To qualify, the employee must supply a certificate of a medical practitioner verifying the necessity of the leave.

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