Professional Study Leave. 8.1 The Board of Education may, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, grant a member of the faculty leave for professional study for the purpose of furthering his/her education by attendance at an institution of higher learning or for the opportunity of participating in a foreign teaching assignment. If such leave is granted, the leave will be taken pursuant to the following conditions: 8.1.1 The leave will not exceed two (2) semesters in length and will be without pay during the period of leave. 8.1.2 During such an approved absence, the faculty member will not lose the accrued leave benefit as defined in this Agreement, and they will be entitled to the same step on the salary schedule which has been earned before leaving, except where otherwise contained in this article. 8.1.3 During the absence, no annual salary increment or paid leave benefits will be added to those previously earned, except where otherwise contained in this article. 8.1.4 Upon returning, the faculty member will receive full salary credit for any approved graduate work which entitles him/her to additional compensation on the salary schedule. 8.1.5 The returning faculty member shall be restored to his/her former position, if possible, or to one as comparable as the situation will allow. 8.1.6 When leave time is granted, the teacher must indicate in writing to the Superintendent by May 15 whether he/she intends to resume work at the start of the next academic year.
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Samples: Professional Negotiated Agreement, Professional Negotiated Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
