School Visitation. 1. Teachers may be granted leave with pay for the purpose of visiting other schools to observe methods and programs which will contribute to the professional growth of the individual and the subsequent improvement of instruction. These days shall be in addition to any planned by the administration. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will submit a written report to his/her principal. Such report should briefly summarize the teacher’s observations and the relevance of the experience to the teacher and the district. If the teacher or principal believe the report to be of value, the principal shall make the report available to all the appropriate staff members. 2. All requests for visitation days shall be submitted in writing to the building principal two (2) weeks in advance, when possible, and then forwarded to the Superintendent with the principal's recommendation within two (2) days of the submitted request. Written approval or disapproval, with reasons, will be returned to the teacher within four (4) days of the submitted request.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
