Professional Study. An instructional employee who has taught under contract in Monroe's School System seven (7) years or more, upon written request, may be granted a leave of absence without pay for the purpose of professional study, providing also that such leave shall not exceed a period of one (1) year and providing also that such leave does not impair the program of the school system. Those who request such leave must hold a continuing, professional or permanent certificate. Teachers granted leaves shall be considered to have contract ipso facto. These conditions allow credit for retirement purposes according to Retirement Board rulings.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement