Common use of Other Long and Short Term Leave Clause in Contracts

Other Long and Short Term Leave. Section 1 An application for a leave of absence under this section shall be made in writing to the Superintendent of Schools, setting forth the reason for the requested leave. No such leave shall be granted unless expressly authorized by the School Board in writing. In considering such leave request, the School Board will give consideration to the reason for the request, the effect upon the educational program, the availability of a substitute and such other factors as may be deemed relevant by the School Board. Section 2 Leaves of absence required by law will be granted according to the provisions of the law. Section 3 If an employee is granted a leave under this Article, the employee shall not be eligible for any of the fringe benefits provided for in this Agreement, nor for any pay during said leave except as may be agreed upon in writing by the School Board at the time the leave is granted. Section 4 In the event a leave is granted under this Article, the employee shall retain such amount of basic leave days and other accrued benefits, including experience credit, as the employee had accrued prior to the leave, for use upon the employee's return. No accrual of leave, experience credit, or accrual for any other purpose shall take place during the time the employee is on such leave unless the School Board has expressly provided for such in writing at the time of granting the leave. Section 5 Employees on leave shall notify the Superintendent of their intention to return as may be required by the Superintendent. Failure of an employee to return from any leave of absence granted under this Article at the specified date of return may constitute grounds for dismissal.