Paid Professional Study Leave. The purpose and intent of this leave program is to promote professional growth and to assist in the District’s commitment to succession planning. Requests for Professional Study Leave must be accompanied by an outline, in writing, of the plan that is to be followed and the institution to be attended. In addition, a clear statement must be included in the request indicating the need for educational study and the potential value to the District upon completion of such study. Professional study leaves are not to be used for job related trainings/workshops/ short courses that are required by the District for performance in their current assignment.
Paid Professional Study Leave. Paid professional study leave is considered a discretionary leave for 9-12 teachers, which may be granted on a case-by-case basis, subject to Board approval. Paid professional leave may be granted to provide opportunities for study and/or research. It is understood that paid professional leave is granted to provide an opportunity to prepare for improved services in a credentialed assignment and/or current primary assignment, or a teaching field in which the District has need for more trained certificated personnel (i.e. special education, non-proficient and limited English instruction, etc.) paid professional leaves can be either educational travel and/or professional study/research.
