Reduction in Staff Leave. During a reduction in staff any teacher may request a leave of absence for a period not to exceed two (2) years without pay or fringe benefits. The leave shall be granted on a first- come, first-served basis if said leave would result in the return of a teacher from the reduction in staff list or avoid the layoff of a teacher currently on staff. Any teacher requesting a reduction in staff leave prior to July 1, shall be returned during the school year following said leave to the position from which leave is taken unless said position has been abolished. For those employees on the "Displaced Staff Guaranteed a Position" list when such leave is approved, they will be returned to the "Displaced List" for staffing purposes the following school year. Any teacher requesting a reduction in staff leave for two years or any teacher requesting such leave on or following July 1, shall be returned to an available position consistent with seniority and staffing rules prevailing. For all teachers requesting and receiving a reduction in staff leave, medical insurance (or the medical waiver plan, if applicable) shall be provided through August 31 preceding the leave of absence.
Reduction in Staff Leave. During a reduction in staff any employee may request a leave of absence for a period not to exceed two (2) years. The leave shall be granted if said leave would result in the return of an employee from the reduction in staff list or avoid the layoff of an employee currently on staff. Upon return from such leave the Board will return the employee to an available position consistent with seniority and staffing rules prevailing.
Reduction in Staff Leave. During a reduction in staff any teacher may request a leave of absence for a period not to exceed two (2) years without pay or fringe benefits. The leave shall be granted on a first- come, first-served basis if said leave would result in the return of a teacher from the reduction in staff list or avoid the layoff of a teacher currently on staff. Any teacher requesting a reduction in staff leave prior to July 1, shall be returned during the school year following said leave to a similar position in the building from which leave is taken unless said position has been abolished. If said position is abolished, the district will strive to assign the teacher to the same building. For those employees on the "Displaced Staff Guaranteed a Position" list when such leave is approved, they will be returned to the "Displaced List" for staffing purposes the following school year. Any teacher requesting a reduction in staff leave for two years or any teacher requesting such leave on or following July 1, shall be returned to an available position consistent with seniority and staffing rules prevailing. For all teachers requesting and receiving a reduction in staff leave, medical insurance (or the medical waiver plan, if applicable) shall be provided through August 31 preceding the leave of absence.
Reduction in Staff Leave. Voluntary Lay-off During a reduction in staff, any teacher may request a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year at a time. The leave shall be granted if said leave would result in the return of a teacher from the reduction in staff list or avoid the lay-off of a teacher currently on staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will return to the same or a similar position, consistent with his/her seniority. Seniority will accrue during a reduction in staff leave. Credit will not be given for step advancement on the salary schedule for the time on the leave. A R T I C L E 14
