Political Office Leave. 1. Any teacher shall have the right to become a candidate for public office and to serve in such elective office unless there is a legal prohibition. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed (two) 2 years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for, or serving in, a public office. Such leave may be extended by mutual agreement of the teacher and the Board. 2. No teacher shall, during the hours for which pay is received, use such time for the solicitation, promotion, election, or defeat of any candidate for public office. 3. No teacher shall use the classrooms, schools, or students for the purpose of solicitation, promotion, election, or defeat of any candidate for public office. 4. No teacher shall use school equipment or supplies for the purpose of solicitation, promotion, election, or defeat of any candidate for public office. 5. Reinstatement of a teacher on political leave shall be made when a suitable opening is available. Nothing herein be interpreted to assure a teacher of a position or building assignment identical to that previously held except that it shall be in a position for which the teacher has fulfilled the requirements for certification.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement
