Retraining Leave. 15.13.1 The Governing Board, at its sole discretion, and upon recommendation of the management staff, may grant to a member of the bargaining unit, a retraining leave after three (3) years of continuous full-time service. Such leaves are up to three (3) months in duration. They may be broken into separate periods to be taken within three (3) years. They may be paid or unpaid at the discretion of the Governing Board. If paid, they will be at the employee’s regular rate of pay. The period for qualifying for another leave will commence at the termination of the leave. 15.13.2 The employee must provide the Board with a detailed study or retraining plan and evidence upon return to active status of fulfillment of the plan. Failure to fulfill the plan may lead to disciplinary action. The employee must also continue with the District at least two (2) years after return to service or return the payment, if any. 15.13.3 Any assignment granted under this policy shall not be deemed a break in service for any purpose, except that such assignment shall not be included as service in computing service for the granting of any subsequent leave under this type of assignment, nor shall employees earn vacation pay, sick leave, or holiday pay provided under this Agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
