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 one (1) year in duration, but may be extended by the board of trustees. c. The unit member returning from opportunity leave shall be placed in their original position if it exists.
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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 in durationis granted, but it may be extended by the board Board of trusteesTrustees.
c. The unit member returning from opportunity leave shall be placed in their original position if it exists.
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Opportunity Leave. a. 1. An opportunity leave is a leave of absence without either pay or district district-paid fringe benefits which benefits and may be granted to a tenured unit member permanent employee to accept a position with another employer to acquire broader experience and knowledge in the unit member's field of studyknowledge.
b. 2. The opportunity leave shall not exceed one (1) year in duration, but may be extended by the board Board of trusteesTrustees.
c. The unit member returning from opportunity leave shall be placed in their original position if it exists.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement