Common use of Sabbatical Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Sabbatical Leave of Absence. 1. Certificated employees shall be granted a sabbatical leave of absence without pay for one (1) year duration after full-time employment with the District for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Requests for sabbatical leave shall be made to the Superintendent, who shall recommend to the Board for final decision. The Superintendent shall notify the employee within thirty (30) days of request if the request has been approved or denied on the basis of the decision. A one (1) year extension may be applied for in writing no later than March 15. A second year of sabbatical leave is only allowed if the second year immediately follows the original sabbatical leave of absence. The Superintendent shall notify the employee of the Board’s decision within thirty (30) days. Certificated employees granted a sabbatical leave of absence shall not have their status changed or reduced in regard to placement on the salary schedule, accumulated sick leave or continuing contract. Insurance benefits may be retained by the employee on sabbatical leave by the employee assuming the cost of the premiums. Employees must apply for sabbatical leave under this provision no later than March 15 of each year. Upon completing Sabbatical leave, teachers shall return to their original positions, or an equivalent position in their field of certification. Only one (1) sabbatical leave of absence shall be considered every five (5) years for each individual. Granting such leave shall be contingent upon the district’s ability to employ a qualified replacement. 2. Certificated employees on approved sabbatical leave of absence shall notify the Superintendent in writing no later than March 15 of intent to return the following school year. Failure to provide information by March 15 would be indication of intent not to return and contract rights may be terminated.

Sabbatical Leave of Absence. 1. Certificated employees shall be granted a sabbatical leave of absence without pay for one (1) year duration after full-time employment with the District for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. Requests for sabbatical leave shall be made to the Superintendent, who shall recommend to the Board for final decision. The Superintendent shall notify the employee within thirty (30) days of request if the request has been approved or denied on the basis of the decision. A one (1) year extension may be applied for in writing no later than March 15. A second year of sabbatical leave is only allowed if the second year immediately follows the original sabbatical leave of absence. The Superintendent shall notify the employee of the Board’s decision within thirty (30) days. Certificated employees granted a sabbatical leave of absence shall not have their status changed or reduced in regard to placement on the salary schedule, accumulated sick leave or continuing contract. Insurance benefits may be retained by the employee on sabbatical leave by the employee assuming the cost of the premiums. Employees must apply for sabbatical leave under this provision no later than March 15 of each year. Upon completing Sabbatical leave, teachers shall return to their original positions, or an equivalent position in their field of certification. Only one one (1) sabbatical leave of absence shall be considered every five (5) years for each individual. Granting such leave shall be contingent upon the district’s ability to employ a qualified replacement. 2. Certificated employees on approved sabbatical leave of absence shall notify the Superintendent in writing no later than March 15 of intent to return the following school year. Failure to provide information by March 15 would be indication of intent not to return and contract rights may be terminated.