Professional Study Leave. 1.10.1 Professional study leave may be granted to an employee at the Superintendent's discretion for a maximum of two (2) years. Professional study leave may be granted to pursue advanced degrees, conduct research or other related activities agreed to by the Bargaining Unit Member and the Superintendent. This leave will terminate the employee's present contract as an administrator or professional staff member. Employment upon return from this leave is assured, but not necessarily in the member's former assignment. 1.10.2 Employees requesting such leave waive the obligation of the Board to contribute to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or State Employees Retirement System (SERS). Employees may continue to purchase retirement benefits for any leave for which the STRS or SERS will allow.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Employment & Human Resources
