Travel Leave. A travel leave is granted to a bargaining unit member to travel outside of a 250-mile radius from the Ventura Unified School District’s administrative offices for educational purposes for a minimum of 60 percent of the time for which the leave is granted. A Professional Leave of Absence will normally be granted for a maximum of one school year. Granting of a second year leave of absence is at the discretion of the Governing Board of Education. All applications for Professional Leave of Absence should be on file in the Certificated Human Resources Department at least 60 days prior to the effective date of leave (except Study and Travel Leave). A seven (7) member Board of Review shall evaluate all applications for Professional Leave and make recommendation to the Superintendent. The following shall constitute the membership of the Board of Review: Three teachers shall be selected by the officially recognized teacher organization. Three administrators selected by the Superintendent or their designee. The Certificated Human Resources Department Administrator shall act as chair of the committee. It is recommended that elementary, middle school, and senior high levels be represented by both bargaining unit members and administrators on the Board of Review. A quorum is necessary for the transaction of business. A file which includes a record of all requests shall be maintained by the Certificated Human Resources Department. The file shall contain reasons for granting or denying each request. Under the conditions of accepting a Professional Leave of Absence: NO VERTICAL MOVEMENT ON THE SALARY SCHEDULE IS TO BE ACHIEVED. MOVEMENT BETWEEN COLUMNS MAY RESULT FROM THE COURSE WORK TAKEN AND/OR DEGREES BY REASON OF THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
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