Return from Long-Term Leave. 1. If an unpaid leave of absence is more than thirty (30) working days, or if the teacher's absence extends into two school years, then the following return provisions shall apply: 2. The teacher shall return to work on the first day of the school term as established by the Board of Education except for disability leave when the teacher shall return on the date established by the doctor's statement. 3. The teacher shall notify in writing by March 1st the Human Resource office of the school district if he/she wishes to return to active employment with the school district on the first day of the following school term. If the unpaid leave commenced after March 1st, then the notification date shall be June 1st. 4. The teacher shall be returned to his/her former position if it is vacant, or being filled by a certificated substitute. If not, then to a position for which he/she is qualified to fill within twenty (20) miles of the former position. The teacher shall have all rights under the transfer provision of this Agreement. Nothing in this section shall be construed as restricting the District's authority to make involuntary transfers as provided under Article III.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Negotiated Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
