Travel Leave. A. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education may grant a classified employee (with at least five years of credited service) a leave for purposes of travel for personal enlightenment, or to accompany a spouse, for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Such leave shall be without compensation. B. Employees should request such leave in writing to the Division of Human Resources/Labor Relations allowing sufficient time for consideration and action. While on (authorized) leave, the position held by the classified employee will be filled by a substitute or temporary employee. Should the employee on leave not return to his/her position on the date agreed upon in the written grant of leave of absence, the position shall be considered open and the employee shall be terminated for cause (unexcused absence and/or abandonment of position) unless a resignation is received from the employee voluntarily terminating his/her employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
