Common use of Unpaid Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. 1. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond the period compensated in section A-1 of this Article may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for one (1) year whichever is lesser. 2. In the event a bargaining unit member becomes unable to perform because of medical reasons arising from whatever cause, such bargaining unit member may be placed on leave up to one (1) year in accordance with Article V, Section 2 of the Michigan Teachers Tenure Act, provided that such bargaining unit member is afforded full procedural rights under Article IV, section 4 of the Act. Upon return from said leave, the bargaining unit member shall provide the Board with written medical certification from a mutually accepted physician that s/he is able to return to work. 3. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year shall be granted upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. a. The period of the leave shall commence no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written leave request. In the event of an emergency and upon request, the period of the leave may commence immediately. Whenever possible, the bargaining unit member should consider requesting a leave period which coincides with the end of a semester. b. The period of leave for an adoptive parent shall commence with the entry of an order by the probate court awarding custody to the adoptive parent. 4. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of participating study at an accredited college or university in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program field reasonably related to his/her the unit member's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. 5. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her study, travel, research or a special teaching assignment which enhances the professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for growth of the Board's considerationbargaining unit member. C. 6. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member in cases where illness or death in the family requires the bargaining unit member's absence for periods beyond that provided for in the purpose sick leave provisions of serving as an elected officer of the state associationthis Article. D. An 7. The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to for any contract teacher for reason upon written application from the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officebargaining unit member. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid 1. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any bargaining unit member, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories, or countries; foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programs; or a cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or to serve as a consultant or director of a teaching center. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Fall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the District. 2. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesbargaining unit member upon application, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a bargaining unit member shall be submitted in writing placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Board's considerationFall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. C. An unpaid b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of up his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to one (1) year may notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the District. 3. A military leave of absence without pay and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted to any bargaining unit member who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such a contract teacher leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she worked in the district during such period provided he/she returns before or at the opening of the school year following discharge. 4. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationNorthern Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Education Association, or the National Education Association. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. D. An unpaid 5. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits not to exceed one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher bargaining unit member upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. E. All benefits to which . Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was entitled at the time his/her unpaid the leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her returnwas granted. F. Upon a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the contract teacher’s return to Fall semester, or October 30th for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleWinter semester. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absenceabsence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the teacher shall notify bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsdistrict. I. Parental 6. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted in accordance with Federal to any bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. Said leave shall commence upon request of the bargaining unit member. It is further provided that: a. The reinstatement shall be to the position that the bargaining unit member is certified and State lawqualified for. b. The initial leave period shall be for the duration of the semester when the leave was granted plus one succeeding semester excluding a summer semester. Employees granted parental The leave may use accumulated sick be extended by written request of the bargaining unit member to the Employer. c. A pregnant bargaining unit member xxx commence said childcare leave during part or all at her option. d. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the bargaining unit member. e. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. 7. The Employer shall not be held liable for death or injuries sustained by any bargaining unit member while on leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or : foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers' Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; work beneficial to the community or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests Such leave of absence may be renewed for such leave shall be submitted in writing a second year if applied for by April 1 in the first leave of absence. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the District during such period with the exception of cultural travel. For leaves of cultural travel the teachers shall be placed on a salary schedule one position above that occupied during the last year prior to the leave. The taking of a leave as outlined above shall not constitute a break in service, however, seniority shall remain frozen for the Board's considerationduration of the leave. B. An unpaid A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist (one enlistment period) for duty in any branch of up to the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the District during such period. The taking of a military leave shall not constitute a break in service and seniority shall accumulate for the duration of the leave. C. A teacher will be granted a one (1) year may be granted leave without pay prior to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy beginning of, or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled after, at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder conclusion of the school year to campaign for himself/herself or serve in which Public Office. Further extensions shall be granted at the baby is bornwill of the Board. For births Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed on the salary schedule one position above that occur occupied during the summer months (Junelast year prior to taking the leave. The taking of a leave shall not constitute a break in service, July and August) such leave may be extended to however, seniority shall remain frozen for the end duration of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave. D. Teachers on leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Boardas specified in paragraphs A, in writingB, and C above, will be re- assigned to a teaching position providing there is an opening suitable for their qualifications. Notice of her intention to return must be given to her formal employment before the time specified Superintendent by law for April 1 in the notification year preceding their return in order to be assured of teacher re-electionsgreater probability of reassignment. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period and shall be restored to his exact same teaching position or to a position of like nature. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period and shall be restored to his exact same teaching position or to a position of like nature. C. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the national, local or state associationassociation or on its staff. Upon return from such leave, such teachers may be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as they would have been had they taught in the system during such period and shall be restored to his exact same teaching position or to a position of like nature. D. An unpaid A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year may years shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected a public office. Upon return from such leave, a teacher may be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the system during such period. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at Not more than four percent (4%) of the time his/her Faculty shall be permitted unpaid leave leaves of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, a given year. Leaves shall be restored subject to him/her upon his/her returnthe Board's approval. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid requests for such leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid (a) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher faculty member upon application for the purpose of advanced study. The Board may extend such leave beyond the one-year limit if it so desires. Upon return from such leave, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period. (b) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work cultural program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said faculty member states his/her intention to return to the school systemthis College. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a faculty member shall be submitted placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing by April 1 the College during such period. (c) A military leave of absence shall be granted to any faculty member who shall be inducted or who shall enlist for one enlistment period for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, in accordance with the requirements of such applicable law for the Board's considerationretention of reemployment rights, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period. B. An unpaid (d) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of serving as an officer of any professional association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave, such faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period. (e) A faculty member who is elected or appointed to a political office which requires his/her absence from duty with the College for an extended period of time shall be granted a political leave. Should he/she be reelected or reappointed to the same political office for an ensuing term, or elected or appointed to a different political office, his/her leave of absence shall be terminated. Upon his/her return he/she shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period if the political office that he/she held directly relates to his/her teaching assignment. A leave of absence for one semester shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of running for public office. (f) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted granted, upon application, to a contract teacher upon application any faculty member in the technology programs for the purpose of engaging working in study industry as a means of upgrading his/her expertise and skills in the latest industrial techniques. This work experience must be closely related to his/her professional responsibilitiesteaching assignments. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, the faculty member shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled placed at the time hissame position on the Salary Schedule that he/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to himshe would have been had he/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee she taught in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleCollege during such period. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid a. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher faculty member upon application for the purpose of advanced study. Upon request the Board may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. b. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work cultural program related to his/her their professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee that said faculty member states his/her their intention to return to this College. c. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any faculty member who shall be inducted or who shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the school systemArmed Forces of the United States. Requests for such Military leave shall also be submitted in writing by April 1 granted for periods of time for the Board's considerationpurpose of fulfilling commitments to the United States Armed Forces. Upon return from such leave, in accordance with the requirements of the such applicable law for the retention of re-employment rights, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule that they would have been had they taught in the College during such period. B. An unpaid d. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to a contract teacher any faculty member upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of any professional association or on its staff. Upon request the state associationBoard may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. D. An unpaid e. A faculty member who is elected or appointed to a political office which requires their absence from duty with the College for an extended period of time shall be granted a political leave of absence without pay. Should they be re-elected or re-appointed to the same political office for an ensuing term, or elected or appointed to a different political office for an ensuing term, their leave of absence shall be terminated. A leave of absence for one semester, without pay, shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of running for public office. f. Child Care Leave shall be granted for no more than two (2) academic year to a faculty member upon their request. The faculty member will be able to return to their former position upon completion of the leave period. This leave will be without pay. Fringe benefits shall be provided for the first sixty (60) days of this leave. Faculty members on child care leave will not accrue seniority while on such leave. g. Mutual Consent leave shall be granted to exceed a faculty member upon their request if it is mutually agreeable to the faculty member and the Board. Such leaves shall be granted for not less than one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingsemester nor more than two (2) semesters. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to At the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceperiod, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention faculty member will be able to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionstheir former position or similar position. Such leave may or may not be without pay and fringe benefits. I. Parental h. A faculty member on unpaid leave shall retain all credit toward Sabbatical Leave, but shall not accrue additional credits while on leave. i. Faculty members on unpaid leave will have priority to return to their former position. j. After twelve (12) months of continuous employment, a disability leave without pay may be requested by the Faculty Member from the Chief Academic Officer. Accumulated sick leave must be used prior to the disability leave. Leave may be granted in accordance with Federal on the approval of the President and State lawthe Board of Trustees. Employees granted parental Disability leave may use accumulated sick leave during part be up to ninety (90) calendar days in length, with fringe benefits covered. k. Temporary full-time Faculty Members may be hired by the Board as replacements for Faculty Members on approved paid or all unpaid leaves of the leaveabsence up to a period of two (2) academic years.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave 16.1 Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave district during such period. Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study a cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for intention to return to the Board's considerationschool system. C. An unpaid 16.2 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in full-time study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. The Board may approve such leaves for any teacher who has served in the system seven (7) or more consecutive years and after his returning to the school district he shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.3 A military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with state and federal law. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.4 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid 16.5 A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. This section shall not apply to a State of Michigan Senate Office or House of Representatives Office. E. All benefits to which a contract 16.6 Any teacher was entitled at the time his/her desiring an unpaid short-term leave of absence commenced(less than 20 working days) shall apply in writing to the Board stating the purpose and the proposed duration of such leave. The Board shall consider the request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the teacher's application for leave. The Board will notify the teacher of its decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days after its consideration of the request. In case of an emergency the teacher may request in writing an unpaid short-term leave of absence from the Superintendent who shall act as the Board's designee. The Superintendent will notify the teacher within twenty-four (24) hours of his decision. 16.7 If the Board has approved a short-term leave of absence (less than 20 working days) for a teacher, then said teacher's insurance benefits under this agreement shall continue in full force and effect for the duration of this leave. It is expressly understood that said teacher taking leave here-under will not be eligible for any other form of compensation or monetary benefit for the duration of this leave. 16.8 A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick who has exhausted all paid leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibilityavailable, shall be restored to him/her granted, upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the Districtwritten request, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals a leave of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted absence without pay for the remainder duration of the school such illness or disability, not to exceed one (1) year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to or until the end of the first quarter or semester, and the end of leave may be renewed each semester upon request by the first semesterteacher, in writing. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the BoardThe Board may request, in writing, certification of her intention illness of disability, signed by a physician. Leave granted pursuant to return this section shall count toward leave to her formal employment before which the time specified by law for teacher may be entitled under the notification of teacher re-electionsFMLA. I. Parental 16.9 Upon written request of a teacher, the Board may grant a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year subject to renewal at the will of the Board. Said leave shall be granted in accordance without salary, without fringe benefits, and with Federal no loss of previously accumulated seniority. Said teacher shall be hired back at a position for which he/she is certified and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavequalified.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year upon the written request of a teacher for reasons of child care, professional development, including studies, travel, and special teaching assignments resulting in potential advantage to the District or for other reasons not otherwise provided in this Article. In determining whether to grant any such leave, the Board shall consider the District’s staffing needs and the availability of a certified and qualified replacement to ensure that the quality of student instruction will not be diminished. B. A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or disability up to one (1) year. The leave may be extended at the Board’s discretion upon request by the teacher. C. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries, foreign or military teaching programs, the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; provided said teacher states his/her intent to return to the District. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as if he/she had taught in the District during such period. D. A uniformed services leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted for uniformed services duty or shall enlist for one tour of duty in any branch of the uniformed services of the United States, as provided by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the District during such period. E. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging serving as an officer of the State or National Association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave such teachers shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as they would have been had they taught in study related the District during such period. F. Teachers who have been employed for seven (7) years may be granted a sabbatical leave for one (1) year. During said sabbatical leave, the teacher shall be considered to his/her professional responsibilitiesbe in the employ of the Board. Requests for such A teacher, upon return from a sabbatical leave shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. Sabbatical leaves shall be granted on the Superintendent’s recommendation. C. G. A teacher who has been granted an unpaid leave of absence shall not be entitled to accrue leave days pursuant to Article 9.A. during the period of the leave of absence. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article, a teacher shall not be entitled to advance on the salary schedule as a consequence of such leave. H. On the termination of an unpaid leave, the teacher shall be placed in the position which the teacher held before such leave, provided, however, that if the position no longer in exists, then such teacher shall be placed in a similar position for which he/she is otherwise certified and qualified, subject to the rights of other teachers pursuant to Article 1. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall not be granted to a contract teacher for terminated early without the purpose of serving as an elected officer prior approval of the state associationBoard. D. An I. A teacher granted an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving shall agree in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure writing to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance service of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for Board upon the remainder completion of the school year leave. Each leave agreement shall include a requirement that the teacher notify the Board in which writing prior to a specified date that the baby is born. For births that occur during teacher intends to return and if the summer months (Juneteacher fails to give such notice, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end obligation of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions Board to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, re-employ the teacher shall notify terminate and the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavedeemed a voluntary quit.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreignterritories, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the etc., Peace Corps, Teacher's Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention in writing to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationdistrict during such a period. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to a contract any teacher upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in the study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such leave. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on his/her salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. The employee shall have the right to return to active employment immediately upon return from active duty or at the beginning of the school year immediately following the end of his/her period of active duty. The employee will notify the superintendent of his/her intention to return to work within 30 days of release from active duty. D. A leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for childcare following a birth/adoption leave under Section 4.4 A. 1. A teacher on childcare leave shall receive the purpose health insurance benefits provided for under this collective agreement for a period of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year. The teacher will notify the Board forty-five (45) days prior to the last day of the school year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure intent to return to the District from an following the period of unpaid leave at its expiration will leave. Failure to do so means the position is vacant and may be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended posted by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A military leave of absence as allowable by law shall be granted to any Bargaining Unit Member who is inducted or who enlists for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon honorable discharge and return from such service, appropriate consideration will be given for salary opportunities as though the employee had been continually employed. B. A leave of absence up to one (1) year two years may be granted to any contract teacher Bargaining Unit Member with two annual terms of service, upon application, for the purpose of participating participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; activities deemed beneficial to the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasonsschool system, provided such employee said Bargaining Unit Member states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, such Office Personnel shall be submitted in writing by April 1 placed at the same salary step as when they left. C. A leave of absence may be granted to any Bargaining Unit Member upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for or serving in public office. Upon return from such leave, such Office Personnel shall be placed at the same salary steps as when they left. Such leave is limited to two years, renewable at the option of the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid D. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may two years shall be granted granted, upon request, to a contract teacher upon application any employee for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilitieschildbirth or adoption. Requests for such leave A written request shall be submitted in writing for made to the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid , indicating beginning and ending dates of the leave. A medical release may be required before the employee returns to work. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer terminated upon request of the state associationemployee and approval of the Board. Upon return from such leave, if less than one year, Office Personnel shall be placed in the same position on the salary schedule as they were when they left. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher Office Personnel with two annual terms of service, upon written application, for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commencedhealth reasons, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date provided said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of Office Personnel states her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall school system. Application must be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.made within ten

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract tenured teacher upon written application to the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the school year and to take effect at the end of the school year, for the purpose purposes of participating in Military Service, an exchange teaching programs in other statesteacher program, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Teachers’ Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests Such leave may be extended for such leave shall be submitted in writing one (1) year upon application by April 1 for the Board's considerationteacher. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any tenured teacher, upon written application to the Superintendent’s office at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the school year and to take effect at the end of the school year, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university provided such study is reasonably related to his/her his professional responsibilities. Requests Such leave may be extended for one (1) year upon application by the teacher. C. A leave of absence may be granted to any tenured teacher, upon written application to the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the school year and to take effect at the end of the school year, for the purpose of campaigning for his election to or serving in a public office. Such leave may be extended for one (1) year upon application by the teacher. A teacher who is elected to the State Legislature shall not be entitled to a leave of absence, but may be granted a leave of absence for the purpose of campaigning for his election. D. A maternity leave of up to one (1) year shall be granted to a member of the bargaining unit upon written request and upon confirmation of pregnancy by the employee’s physician. 1. The leave shall commence thirty (30) days after a written request for such leave has been made. In the event of emergency, leave may commence immediately upon written request. Such request shall indicate the desired termination date of leave. 2. The above leave may be extended upon written application by the teacher at the discretion of the Board. Such extension shall not be denied if it is requested because of a medical reason for which there is medical verification. E. Parental leave of up to one (1) year shall be submitted in writing granted to a member of the bargaining unit for a period not to exceed one (1) year for the purpose of child rearing. Application shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the birth or anticipated date of adoption of the child. Such leave shall commence within thirty (30) days of the birth or adoption of the child. The application shall indicate the desired termination date of the leave. Such leave is renewable at the discretion of the Board's consideration. C. F. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond his accrued sick leave shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for up to one (1) year, whichever is shorter. The leave period may be extended at the Board’s discretion. Upon expiration of the leave of absence and after receipt of medical verification that the bargaining unit member’s recovery is such that he cannot return to a position for which he is certified and qualified, the employment relationship will be terminated. G. The Employer may grant any tenured teacher an unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year for any reason upon written application to the Superintendent. H. An unpaid leave of absence of up to twelve (12) weeks during a twelve (12) month period shall be granted to any bargaining unit member in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for any of the following purposes: the birth or placement for adoption or xxxxxx care of a child (up to one (1) year from date of birth or placement); a serious health condition of a bargaining unit member’s spouse, child or parent; the bargaining unit member’s own serious health condition. 1. The bargaining unit member and the District may mutually agree that a leave may be granted to taken either on an intermittent or reduced leave schedule basis. A reduced leave schedule is a contract teacher for leave schedule that reduces the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationbargaining unit member’s regularly assigned hours in a workweek or workday. D. An unpaid leave of absence not 2. The following conditions shall apply to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office.FMLA leave: E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenceda. Any health, and which are currently in effect for contract teachersdental, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, and/or vision insurance shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to continued, with premiums paid by the District, at the level and under the conditions that same would have been provided if the bargaining unit member had continued in employment during the leave period. b. If the bargaining unit member does not return to work after the expiration of the leave, the bargaining unit member shall reimburse the District for the cost of the premiums paid by the District for his insurance during the FMLA leave, unless the FMLA provides otherwise. 3. Upon return, a bargaining unit member shall endeavor be reinstated to place the certificated employee in the same position from which the leave was taken if such position exists, or similar if such position as was vacated has been eliminated, to an equivalent position for which he is certified and shall advance the employee on the salary schedulequalified. G. All extensions or renewals 4. In case of unpaid leaves reduction in staff during the leave period, the provisions of Article 27 shall be applied govern. 5. The Board reserves the right to fill a position which is vacant under the provisions herein with a long-term substitute. 6. If the need for and granted or denied in writing. Failure a family medical leave is foreseeable based on planned medical treatment, a bargaining unit member shall make a reasonable effort to return schedule the treatment so as not to unduly disrupt the regular operation of the District, subject to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by approval of the Boardhealth care provider. H. Unpaid maternity leave 7. The bargaining unit member shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and provide the length of time requested must be submitted Superintendent with written notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of date the date said leave is to commence. However, where the need is not foreseeable or if the date of the planned medical treatment requires the leave to begin in less than thirty (30) calendar days, the bargaining unit member shall provide such notice upon his receipt of the requisite information. 8. Where permitted by FMLA, the bargaining unit member may elect to use his accumulated sick leave, business leave and/or any combination thereof for all or any part of a leave. Where permitted by the FMLA, the Board may require a bargaining unit member to substitute his accumulated paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave. 9. The Board reserves the right to require certification from the bargaining unit member’s health care provider or from that of the bargaining unit member’s spouse, or child or parent as the case may be. 10. In recognition of the confidential nature of the required medical certifications, all such information shall be requested by and submitted to the Superintendent. 11. The terms and provisions of this leave Section shall be subject to and administered in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. I. A voluntary reduction of hours may be granted upon application to the Superintendent at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of a semester. 1. A reduction in hours may be granted for the remainder of the school year following purposes: a. Study related to certification; b. Study for certification in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (Juneanother teaching area; c. Study, July and August) such leave may be extended research, or special teaching assignments advantageous to the end District; and; d. Other purposes as approved by the Superintendent. 2. It is understood that salary and fringe benefits shall be prorated to reflect the hours of the first quarter or the end of the first semesterwork. 3. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceUpon request, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention be returned to return to her formal employment before the full-time specified by law status provided there is a vacancy for the notification of teacher re-electionswhich he is certified and qualified. I. Parental leave J. A teacher returning from leaves enumerated above shall be placed in the position from which the leave was taken provided such position exists. If the position does not exist, the teacher shall be placed in an equivalent position for which he is certified and qualified. If layoff occurs during the period of leave, the provisions of this Agreement pertaining to staff reduction shall be controlling. K. Except for FMLA leave, leaves of absence granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all under this article shall state the expiration date of the leaveleave and may be extended at the discretion of the board upon application at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corpsterritories, Teacher's Corps, ’s Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, responsibilities provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed one step higher on the Board's considerationsalary schedule from his position prior to said leave. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year year, renewable at the discretion of the Board may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university which is reasonably related to his/her his professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the District during such period. D. A leave of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as child care of an elected officer infant or severely ill older child or an adopted child shall be granted a teacher upon written request. Said teacher shall submit the written request at least six (6) weeks before the anticipated date of the state associationcommencement of the leave except in an emergency caused by an unexpected severe illness of a child. D. An unpaid E. In the written request, the teacher shall specify whether the leave of absence not is desired for one or two semesters. If unforeseen circumstances should cause the teacher to exceed request to return prior to the originally requested date, the Board may approve early return depending upon the arrangements that have been made with the teacher’s replacement. F. Upon return from leave, the teacher will be assigned to the same or equivalent level teaching position. Upon return from leave, a teacher shall be placed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee step higher on the salary schedule.schedule from the position held prior to said leave provided that he/she taught at least one G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to (1) complete semester before the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance commencement of the date said leave is to commenceleave. The leave shall be granted for In the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births event that occur during the summer months one (June, July and August1) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absencesemester was not completed, the teacher shall notify resume the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before same position on the time specified by law for salary schedule as when the notification of teacher re-electionsleave commenced. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Upon application, the Board may grant a leave of absence for personal reasons for up to two (2) years. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be assigned to an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable to the teacher at the beginning of such leave. For sake of this contract, equivalent means full-time teaching position equals full-time teaching position. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for after three years of service in the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesLake Xxxxxx Community School District, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave a contract teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in the district during such period, except that the above obligations shall not apply for service beyond the teacher's initial commitment. The provision above shall not deny any rights provided by applicable law. D. A leave of absence up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or its staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed an equivalent vacant teaching position. No salary schedule credit shall accrue as a result of the above-mentioned leave. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving in a State or National public office. Upon return from such leave, the Board shall evaluate such experience and if the experience is valid, credit shall be given on the salary schedule and the teacher placed in an equivalent vacant teaching position. F. A child care leave of up to twelve (12) months may be granted to any contract teacher. A teacher for adopting a child may have similar leave. Upon return from such leave, the purpose teacher shall be assigned an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable at the beginning of campaigning for his/her own candidacy said leave, provided the teacher taught one day more than half a year during the year in which he leave took place. If there is no available position, the teacher shall be placed in a position or serving in an elected public officeon the layoff list according to seniority. Leaves granted under this paragraph may be extended on a yearly basis if there is a mutual agreement between the teacher and the Board. E. All benefits to which a contract G. The teacher was entitled at the time his/her taking an unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently shall have the right to remain in effect fringe benefit programs provided she/he remits payment for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, premiums to the Business Office. Payment of such premiums is subject to approval of carrier. H. All requests for the leaves of absence mentioned above shall be restored in writing on the form provided by the Board and should, whenever possible, be received at least ninety (90) days prior to him/her upon the intended beginning of such leave. All requests for returning from the leaves mentioned must be received by the Board of Education no less than ninety (90) days prior to the intended date of return when known by the teacher that far in advance. All requests mentioned above for leaves of absence must contain an expected beginning date and an expected return date. I. The Board may request medical verification of an employee's disability or of his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure ability to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Boardwork. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave who shall be submitted inducted or shall enlist for military duty in writing by April 1 for any branch of the Board's considerationarmed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up not to one exceed four (14) year may years shall be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging campaigning for, or serving in study related to his/her professional responsibilitiesa public office. Requests for Upon return of such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing for the Board's considerationsystem during such period. C. An A female teacher shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for maternity leave upon request. The leave shall be for the balance of the semester that the birth takes place and one additional semester if requested by the teacher. If the teacher does not desire a leave of absence she shall be allowed to use her accumulated sick leave for pregnancy. A pregnancy shall be considered a temporary disability and the teacher’s physician shall make the determination as to when the teacher has to halt her teaching duties, and as to when she should return to her teaching duties. If the teacher is on an unpaid maternity leave of absence her hospitalization insurance benefits will continue, and she shall receive credit for experience on the salary schedule for the balance of the semester that the leave of absence commences only. A teacher shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for childcare upon request. The leave shall be for the balance of the semester that the birth/adoption takes place and for one additional semester if requested by the teacher. D. A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or disability up to one (1) year may year. Thereafter, the leave will be granted to a contract teacher for given solely at the purpose of serving as an elected officer discretion of the state associationBoard of Education. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed E. Upon request, a one (1) year may multi-purpose leave shall be granted to any contract teacher for who has eight (8) years of service in the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid District. This leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return have sound educational values to the District, the District . This leave shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated not terminate less than one (1) year and shall advance the employee cannot be extended beyond one (1) year. A teacher on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity above leave shall be granted upon request. A request not accrue seniority but shall accrue experience for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionssalary schedule purposes. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract tenured teacher upon written application to the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the school year and to take effect at the end of the school year, for the purpose purposes of participating in Military Service, an exchange teaching programs in other statesteacher program, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Teachers' Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests Such leave may be extended for such leave shall be submitted in writing one (1) year upon application by April 1 for the Board's considerationteacher. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any tenured teacher, upon written application to the Superintendent's office at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the school year and to take effect at the end of the school year, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university provided such study is reasonably related to his/her his professional responsibilities. Requests Such leave may be extended for such leave shall be submitted in writing for one (1) year upon application by the Board's considerationteacher. C. An unpaid A leave of absence may be granted to any tenured teacher, upon written application to the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the school year and to take effect at the end of the school year, for the purpose of campaigning for his election to or serving in a public office. Such leave may be extended for one (1) year upon application by the teacher. A teacher who is elected to the State Legislature shall not be entitled to a leave of absence, but may be granted a leave of absence for the purpose of campaigning for his election. D. A maternity leave of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer member of the state associationbargaining unit upon written request and upon confirmation of pregnancy by the employee's physician. D. An unpaid 1. The leave shall commence thirty (30) days after a written request for such leave has been made. In the event of emergency, leave may commence immediately upon written request. Such request shall indicate the desired termination date of leave. 2. The above leave may be extended upon written application by the teacher at the discretion of the Board. Such extension shall not be denied if it is requested because of a medical reason for which there is medical verification. X. Xxxxxxxx leave of absence up to one (1) year shall be granted to a member of the bargaining unit for a period not to exceed one (1) year for the purpose of child rearing. Application shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the birth or anticipated date of adoption of the child. Such leave shall commence within thirty (30) days of the birth or adoption of the child. The application shall indicate the desired termination date of the leave. Such leave is renewable at the discretion of the Board. F. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond his accrued sick leave shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for up to one (1) year, whichever is shorter. The leave period may be extended at the Board's discretion. Upon expiration of the leave of absence and after receipt of medical verification that the bargaining unit member's recovery is such that he cannot return to a position for which he is certified and qualified, the employment relationship will be terminated. G. The Employer may grant any tenured teacher an unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year for any reason upon written application to the Superintendent. X. Xx unpaid leave of absence of up to twelve (12) weeks during a twelve (12) month period shall be granted to any contract teacher bargaining unit member in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for any of the purpose following purposes: the birth or placement for adoption or xxxxxx care of campaigning for his/her a child (up to one (1) year from date of birth or placement); a serious health condition of a bargaining unit member's spouse, child or parent; the bargaining unit member's own candidacy or serving in an elected public officeserious health condition. E. All benefits 1. The bargaining unit member and the District may mutually agree that a leave may be taken either on an intermittent or reduced leave schedule basis. A reduced leave schedule is a leave schedule that reduces the bargaining unit member's regularly assigned hours in a workweek or workday. 2. The following conditions shall apply to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commencedFMLA leave: a. Any health, and which are currently in effect for contract teachersdental, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, and/or vision insurance shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to continued, with premiums paid by the District, at the level and under the conditions that same would have been provided if the bargaining unit member had continued in employment during the leave period. b. If the bargaining unit member does not return to work after the expiration of the leave, the bargaining unit member shall reimburse the District for the cost of the premiums paid by the District for his insurance during the FMLA leave, unless the FMLA provides otherwise. 3. Upon return, a bargaining unit member shall endeavor be reinstated to place the certificated employee in the same position from which the leave was taken if such position exists, or similar if such position as was vacated has been eliminated, to an equivalent position for which he is certified and shall advance the employee on the salary schedulequalified. G. All extensions or renewals 4. In case of unpaid leaves reduction in staff during the leave period, the provisions of Article 27 shall be applied govern. 5. The Board reserves the right to fill a position which is vacant under the provisions herein with a long-term substitute. 6. If the need for and granted or denied in writing. Failure a family medical leave is foreseeable based on planned medical treatment, a bargaining unit member shall make a reasonable effort to return schedule the treatment so as not to unduly disrupt the regular operation of the District, subject to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by approval of the Boardhealth care provider. H. Unpaid maternity leave 7. The bargaining unit member shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and provide the length of time requested must be submitted Superintendent with written notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of date the date said leave is to commence. However, where the need is not foreseeable or if the date of the planned medical treatment requires the leave to begin in less than thirty (30) calendar days, the bargaining unit member shall provide such notice upon his receipt of the requisite information. 8. Where permitted by FMLA, the bargaining unit member may elect to use his accumulated sick leave, business leave and/or any combination thereof for all or any part of a leave. Where permitted by the FMLA, the Board may require a bargaining unit member to substitute his accumulated paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave. 9. The Board reserves the right to require certification from the bargaining unit member's health care provider or from that of the bargaining unit member's spouse, or child or parent as the case may be. 10. In recognition of the confidential nature of the required medical certifications, all such information shall be requested by and submitted to the Superintendent. 11. The terms and provisions of this leave Section shall be subject to and administered in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. I. A voluntary reduction of hours may be granted upon application to the Superintendent at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of a semester. 1. A reduction in hours may be granted for the remainder of the school year following purposes: a. Study related to certification; b. Study for certification in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (Juneanother teaching area; c. Study, July and August) such leave may be extended research, or special teaching assignments advantageous to the end District; and; d. Other purposes as approved by the Superintendent. 2. It is understood that salary and fringe benefits shall be prorated to reflect the hours of the first quarter or the end of the first semesterwork. 3. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceUpon request, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention be returned to return to her formal employment before the full-time specified by law status provided there is a vacancy for the notification of teacher re-electionswhich he is certified and qualified. I. Parental leave X. A teacher returning from leaves enumerated above shall be placed in the position from which the leave was taken provided such position exists. If the position does not exist, the teacher shall be placed in an equivalent position for which he is certified and qualified. If layoff occurs during the period of leave, the provisions of this Agreement pertaining to staff reduction shall be controlling. K. Except for FMLA leave, leaves of absence granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all under this article shall state the expiration date of the leaveleave and may be extended at the discretion of the board upon application at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid EXCHANGE TEACHING A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories territories, or countries; foreign, embassy and/or provided said teacher states their intention to return to the school district at the expiration of the leave. The letter of application for such leave shall include a plan of the way in which the leave will be spent and its educational relevance. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall submit a report verifying that such leave was used for the purposes for which it was granted. Upon such verification, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of a regular school semester. Notice of desire to return to work must be given by March 1st prior to the termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this· Agreement, and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave. B. FOREIGN OR MILITARY TEACHING A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of participating in foreign or military teaching programs; , provided said teacher states their intention to return to the school district at the expiration of the leave. The letter of application for such leave shall include a plan of the way in which the leave will be spent and its educational relevance. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall submit a report verifying such leave was used for the purposes for which it was granted. Upon such verification, the teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of a regular school semester. Notice of desire to return to work must be given by March 1st prior to the termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this Agreement, and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave. C. PEACE, TEACHERS' OR JOB CORPS A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any tenured teacher upon application for the purpose of joining the Peace Corps, Teacher's Teachers' Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or . Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of a culturalregular school semester. Notice of desire to return to work must be given by March 1st prior to the termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this Agreement, travel and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave. D. ADVANCED STUDY, CULTURAL TRAVEL, OR WORK PROGRAM A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of engaging in advanced study, cultural travel, or work program related to his/her the teacher's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her their intention to return to the school systemdistrict at the expiration of the leave. Requests The letter of application for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to include a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer plan of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year way in which the baby is bornleave will be spent and its educational relevance. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) Upon return from such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceleave, the teacher shall notify submit a report verifying that such leave was used for the Boardpurposes for which it was granted. Upon such verification, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in writing, the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of her intention a regular school semester. Notice of desire to return to her formal employment before work must be given by March 1st prior to the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this Agreement, and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave 16.1 Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave district during such period. Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study a cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for intention to return to the Board's considerationschool system. C. An unpaid 16.2 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in full-time study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. The Board may approve such leaves for any teacher who has served in the system seven (7) or more consecutive years and after his returning to the school district he shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.3 A military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with state and federal law. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.4 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid 16.5 A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. This section shall not apply to a State of Michigan Senate Office or House of Representatives Office. E. All benefits to which a contract 16.6 Any teacher was entitled at the time his/her desiring an unpaid short-term leave of absence commenced, and which are currently (less than 20 working days) shall apply in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return writing to the District, Board stating the District purpose and the proposed duration of such leave. The Board shall endeavor to place consider the certificated employee request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the teacher's application for leave. The Board will notify the teacher of its decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days after its consideration of the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance request. In case of an emergency the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied teacher may request in writing. Failure to return to the District from writing an unpaid short-term leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by of absence from the Superintendent who shall act as the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence's designee. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, Superintendent will notify the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionshis decision. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. ‌ A. An unpaid Upon application, the Board may grant a leave of absence for personal reasons for up to two (2) years. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be assigned to an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable to the teacher at the beginning of such leave. For sake of this contract, equivalent means full-time teaching position equals full-time teaching position. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for after three years of service in the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesLake Xxxxxx Community School District, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave a contract teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in the district during such period, except that the above obligations shall not apply for service beyond the teacher's initial commitment. The provision above shall not deny any rights provided by applicable law. D. A leave of absence up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or its staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed an equivalent vacant teaching position. No salary schedule credit shall accrue as a result of the above-mentioned leave. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving in a State or National public office. Upon return from such leave, the Board shall evaluate such experience and if the experience is valid, credit shall be given on the salary schedule and the teacher placed in an equivalent vacant teaching position. F. A child care leave of up to twelve (12) months may be granted to any contract teacher. A teacher for adopting a child may have similar leave. Upon return from such leave, the purpose teacher shall be assigned an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable at the beginning of campaigning for his/her own candidacy said leave, provided the teacher taught one day more than half a year during the year in which he leave took place. If there is no available position, the teacher shall be placed in a position or serving in an elected public officeon the layoff list according to seniority. Leaves granted under this paragraph may be extended on a yearly basis if there is a mutual agreement between the teacher and the Board. E. All benefits to which a contract G. The teacher was entitled at the time his/her taking an unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently shall have the right to remain in effect fringe benefit programs provided she/he remits payment for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, premiums to the Business Office. Payment of such premiums is subject to approval of carrier. H. All requests for the leaves of absence mentioned above shall be restored in writing on the form provided by the Board and should, whenever possible, be received at least ninety (90) days prior to him/her upon the intended beginning of such leave. All requests for returning from the leaves mentioned must be received by the Board of Education no less than ninety (90) days prior to the intended date of return when known by the teacher that far in advance. All requests mentioned above for leaves of absence must contain an expected beginning date and an expected return date. I. The Board may request medical verification of an employee's disability or of his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure ability to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Boardwork. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year upon the written request of a teacher for reasons of child care, professional development, including studies, travel and special teaching assignments resulting in potential advantage to the school system or for other reasons not otherwise provided in this Article. In determining whether to grant any such leave, the Board shall consider the staffing needs of the District and the availability of a certified and qualified replacement to ensure that the quality of student instruction will not be diminished. B. A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or disability up to one (1) year. The leave may be extended in the discretion of the Board upon request by the teacher. C. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any contract teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school systemDistrict. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position of the salary schedule as if he/she had taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. B. An unpaid D. A uniformed services leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted for uniformed services duty or shall enlist for one tour of duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, as provided by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. E. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging serving as an officer of the State or National Association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave such teachers shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as they would have been had they taught in study related the system during such period. F. Teachers who have been employed for seven (7) years may be granted a sabbatical leave for one (1) year. During said sabbatical leave, the teacher shall be considered to be in the employ of the Board. A teacher, upon return from a sabbatical leave, shall be restored to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave former position or to a position of like nature and status, and shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. Sabbatical leaves shall be granted at the discretion of the Board on the recommendation of the superintendent. C. G. A teacher who has been granted an unpaid leave of absence shall not be entitled to accrue leave days pursuant to Paragraph A of Article X during the period of the leave of absence. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article, a teacher shall not be entitled to advance on the salary schedule as a consequence of such leave. H. On the termination of an unpaid leave, the teacher shall be placed in the position which the teacher held prior to such leave, provided, however, that if the position is no longer in existence, then such teacher shall be placed in a similar position for which he/she is otherwise certified and qualified, subject to the rights of other teachers pursuant to Article XVIII of this Agreement. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall not be granted to a contract teacher for terminated early without the purpose of serving as an elected officer prior approval of the state associationBoard. D. An I. A teacher granted an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving shall agree in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure writing to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance service of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for Board upon the remainder completion of the school year leave. Each leave agreement shall include a requirement that the teacher notify the Board in which writing prior to a specified date that the baby is born. For births that occur during teacher intends to return and if the summer months (Juneteacher fails to give such notice, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end obligation of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions Board to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, re-employ the teacher shall notify terminate and the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavedeemed a voluntary quit.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers’ Corps or Job Corps as a full-full- time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officechild care. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid A military leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored granted to him/her upon his/her returnany teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. F. Upon A voluntary personal leave of absence may be granted to a teacher not affected by a lay-off in the contract teacher’s return event that a reduction in staff is deemed necessary subject to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule.following restrictions: G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall 1. Application must be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return made to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended Superintendent by May 15 for the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commencefollowing school year. The leave shall will be granted for only from the remainder end of the school teacher’s contract year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or next teacher contract year. 2. The Board must be able to fill the end position of the first semesterteacher requesting the leave with a teacher currently on the staff, thereby preventing a teacher with less seniority being laid off. 3. Any exceptions Once the leave is granted, the agreement regarding the leave is binding to both parties. 4. At the above must be with time the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceexpires, the teacher shall notify be returned to the Boardposition he/she held or, in writingcases of further reduction of staff, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave he/she shall be subject to the provisions of Article XV. Additional volunteer personal leaves may be granted in accordance with Federal to the teacher who requests such and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of meets the criteria for the leave. 5. A teacher shall receive no insurance benefits at Board expense, but may elect to continue insurance benefits by paying the premium at the Superintendent’s office. This section is contingent upon approval by the respective insurance carrier. 6. The employer shall have the sole discretion in the granting of such a leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. 1. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond the period compensated in section A-1 of this Article may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for one (1) year whichever is lesser. 2. In the event a bargaining unit member becomes unable to perform because of medical reasons arising from whatever cause, such bargaining unit member may be placed on leave up to one (1) year in accordance with Article X, section 2 of the Michigan Teachers Tenure Act, provided that such bargaining unit member is afforded full procedural rights under Article IV, section 4 of the Act. Upon return from said leave, the bargaining unit member shall provide the Board with written medical certification from a mutually accepted physician that s/he is able to return to work. 3. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year shall be granted upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. a. The period of the leave shall commence no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written leave request. In the event of an emergency and upon request, the period of the leave may commence immediately. Whenever possible, the bargaining unit member should consider requesting a leave period which coincides with the end of a semester. b. The period of leave for an adoptive parent shall commence with the entry of an order by the probate court awarding custody to the adoptive parent. 4. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of participating study at an accredited college or university in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program field reasonably related to his/her the unit member's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. 5. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her study, travel, research or a special teaching assignment which enhances the professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for growth of the Board's considerationbargaining unit member. C. 6. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member in cases where illness or death in the family requires the bargaining unit member's absence for periods beyond that provided for in the purpose sick leave provisions of serving as an elected officer of the state associationthis Article. D. An 7. The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence not for up to exceed one (1) year may be granted to for any contract teacher for reason upon written application from the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officebargaining unit member. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid a. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher faculty member upon application for the purpose of advanced study. Upon request the Board may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. b. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work cultural program related to his/her their professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee that said faculty member states his/her their intention to return to this College. c. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any faculty member who shall be inducted or who shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the school systemArmed Forces of the United States. Requests for such Military leave shall also be submitted in writing by April 1 granted for periods of time for the Board's considerationpurpose of fulfilling commitments to the United States Armed Forces. Upon return from such leave, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable law for the retention of re-employment rights, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule that they would have been had they taught in the College during such period. B. An unpaid d. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to a contract teacher any faculty member upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of any professional association or on its staff. Upon request the state associationBoard may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. D. An unpaid e. A faculty member who is elected or appointed to a political office which requires their absence from duty with the College for an extended period of time shall be granted a political leave of absence without pay. Should they be re-elected or re-appointed to the same political office for an ensuing term, or elected or appointed to a different political office for an ensuing term, their leave of absence shall be terminated. A leave of absence for one semester, without pay, shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of running for public office. f. Child Care Leave shall be granted for no more than two (2) academic years to a faculty member upon their request. The faculty member will be able to return to their former position upon completion of the leave period. This leave will be without pay. Fringe benefits shall be provided for the first sixty (60) days of this leave. Faculty members on child care leave will not accrue seniority while on such leave. g. Mutual Consent leave shall be granted to exceed a faculty member upon their request if it is mutually agreeable to the faculty member and the Board. Such leaves shall be granted for not less than one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingsemester nor more than two (2) semesters. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to At the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceperiod, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention faculty member will be able to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionstheir former position or similar position. Such leave may or may not be without pay and fringe benefits. I. Parental h. A faculty member on approved unpaid leave (as outlined within this article) shall retain all credit toward Sabbatical Leave, but shall not accrue additional credits while on leave. i. Faculty members on an approved unpaid leave will have priority to return to their former position. j. After twelve (12) months of continuous employment, a disability leave without pay may be requested by the Faculty Member from the Chief Academic Officer. Accumulated sick leave must be used prior to the disability leave. Leave may be granted in accordance with Federal on the approval of the President and State lawthe Board of Trustees. Employees granted parental Disability leave may use accumulated sick leave during part be up to ninety (90) calendar days in length, with fringe benefits covered. k. Temporary full-time Faculty Members may be hired by the Board as replacements for Faculty Members on approved paid or all unpaid leaves of the leaveabsence up to a period of two (2) academic years.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to four (4) years shall be granted to any Association Member with a minimum of one (1) year in the system who is inducted or who enlists for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon honorable discharge and return from such service, appropriate consideration will be given for salary opportunities as though the employee had been continually employed. B. A leave of absence up to two years may be granted to any contract teacher Association Member with two annual terms of service, upon application, for the purpose of participating participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; activities deemed beneficial to the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasonsschool system, provided such employee said Association Member states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, such Office Personnel shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed at the Board's considerationsame salary step as when they left. B. An unpaid C. A leave of absence of for up to one (1) year two years may be granted to a contract teacher any Association Member, upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher application, for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationMichigan Education Association of Office Personnel. Upon return from such leave, such Office Personnel shall be placed at the same salary step as when they left. D. An unpaid A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher Association Member upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled . Upon return from such leave, such Office Personnel shall be placed at the time his/her unpaid same salary steps as when they left. Such leave is limited to two years, renewable at the option of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity E. A leave of absence of up to two years shall be granted, upon request, to any employee for the purpose of childbirth or adoption. A written request shall be made to the Board, indicating beginning and ending dates of the leave. A medical release may be required before the employee returns to work. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the employee and approval of the Board. Upon return from such leave, if less than one year, Office Personnel shall be placed in the same position on the salary schedule as they were when they left. F. A leave of absence of up to two years shall be granted to any Office Personnel with two annual terms of service, upon request. A request written application, for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date health reasons, provided said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of Office Personnel states her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified school system. Application must be made within ten (10) calendar days after the expiration of accumulated sick days, and must include an estimated date of return. Medical verification of the illness or disability shall be provided to the Board. The Board agrees to continue to purchase the insurance benefits provided by law this Agreement for ninety calendar days after the notification expiration of teacher re-electionsthe individual Bargaining Unit Member's accumulated sick days, provided the Bargaining Unit Member has applied for an unpaid leave of absence and it has been approved. I. Parental leave G. Unpaid leaves of absence not addressed in other sections of this contract shall be granted requested in accordance with Federal advance and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all approved at the discretion of the Board. If the approved leave is longer than two (2) days, the cost of insurance benefits shall be deducted on a prorated basis. Proration shall be made by dividing the costs of the employee's annual insurance premiums including annuity by the number of days worked per year (e.g., 40 weeks = 200 days), then multiplying that amount by the number of days of unpaid leave. H. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 will be controlling in those individual cases where its provisions of benefits exceed those of this contract.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or ’s Corps of Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; programs, or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, responsibilities provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed on one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of campaigning engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. C. Following the birth or adoption of a child, a teacher shall be entitled to unpaid child care leave, subject to the following provisions: 1. The teacher must request, in writing, a leave of absence at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the expected date for such leave. 2. The initial leave period may be for the duration of the semester when the leave commences (if during a semester), plus two consecutive semesters. A leave period is considered to be one semester. 3. Upon returning from child care leave, the teacher shall be given the same, like, or similar position to which her/his qualifications and seniority would entitle her/him. 4. Any teacher adopting a child and wishing to utilize these provisions shall give notice as soon as possible as to when such leave is desired. 5. For seniority and salary schedule purposes, the teacher shall be given credit for a full semester during which time said leave commences, if during a semester. 6. Continuation of insurance benefits will be provided to August 31 of the school year as provided in Paragraph C, Article XXIII, if the unpaid child care leave begins during the second semester; otherwise, such benefits shall be provided on a pro rata share of the insurance year, based on the percentage of the year worked. 7. The teacher shall retain the unused sick leave accumulation as held at the start of the leave of absence (unless all of the sick leave is used during the maternity leave). D. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted, enlist, or volunteer for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. A leave of absence shall not be extended beyond one enlistment, draft, or voluntary period of service. E. A leave of absence shall be granted for requests which involve education, civic, or family obligations or responsibilities. F. A teacher on unpaid leave of absence is subject to layoff in accordance with his/her seniority and certification. Unpaid leave time is not a part of experience on the salary schedule or towards seniority in a layoff situation. A leave of absence does not count in compiling years accruing to tenure. Upon return from such leave, in the event that the Board of Education deems it necessary, a physical examination by a physician may be required and paid for by the teacher to determine said teacher’s ability to perform his/her duties satisfactorily. Said teacher xxx, at his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits expense, submit to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time Board, the findings of another physician to determine said teacher’s ability to perform his/her unpaid duties satisfactorily. G. An employee, after having used all available personal leave days, upon advance notice and when a substitute teacher is available, may take a maximum of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon five (5) days without pay from his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return contracted calendar. These days are not accumulative nor are they subtracted from illness days. The Family Medical Act (FMLA) shall supersede any medical leave language in this Agreement that may be contrary to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleAct. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreignterritories, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the etc., Peace Corps, Teacher's Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention in writing to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationdistrict during such a period. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to a contract any teacher upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in the study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such leave. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on his/her salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. The employee shall have the right to return to active employment immediately upon return from active duty or at the beginning of the school year immediately following the end of his/her period of active duty. The employee will notify the superintendent of his/her intention to return to work within 30 days of release from active duty. D. A leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for childcare following a birth/adoption leave under Section 4.4 A. 1. A teacher on childcare leave shall receive the purpose health insurance benefits provided for under this collective agreement for a period of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year. The teacher will notify the Board forty-five (45) days prior to the last day of the school year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure intent to return to the District from an following the period of unpaid leave at its expiration will leave. Failure to do so means the position is vacant and may be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended posted by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may with the second year at the Board's discretion shall be granted to any contract a tenure teacher upon application for the purpose purposes of participating in exchange teaching programs in to other states, territories territories, or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed at the Board's considerationnext step of the salary schedule. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract tenure teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilitiesserving as an officer of the Association or on its staff. Requests for Upon returning from such leave leave, such teachers shall be submitted in writing for placed at the Board's considerationnext step on the salary schedule. C. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to for one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract tenure teacher for the purpose of campaigning for or serving in a public office. The leave may be granted for no more than one year provided a suitable replacement is available for the period. D. Leaves of absence for the purpose of illness and/or disability (i.e.; scheduled surgery, childbirth) are available to those teachers who do not choose to use sick leave benefits when they are unable to work because of such disability. Such leaves shall commence when the teacher is no longer able to adequately perform the duties to which he/she is regularly assigned and shall last, until such time as, he/she is able to assume those duties, but not more than one year and the leave may be renewed at the discretion of the Board. In case any dispute as to whether a teacher, under this provision, is able to adequately perform the duties to which he/she is regularly assigned, the physician who has treated the teacher throughout the disability shall make the final and binding determination unless the Board desires an additional opinion from a mutually selected physician by the Board and teacher at Board expense. E. A teacher may use her accumulated sick leave for disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy or childbirth. F. A leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher of a newborn child. It is further provided that: 1. The initial leave period may be for the duration of the semester when leave was granted, plus two consecutive semesters excluding a summer. The leave may at Board discretion be extended up to a period of two (2) school years by the written request of the teacher. 2. A teacher xxx commence said child care leave any time after the birth of the child and she is physically able to perform her teaching responsibilities. 3. In the event of death of the child, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the teacher if a position is available. X. A member of the bargaining unit upon the adoption of a child shall be granted, upon application to the Board, a leave of up to one year with a second year's extension at the Board's discretion. H. A leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher upon application who is inducted into the Armed Services of the United States. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the system during the period of time covered by his induction. I. A leave of absence of not less than 90 days shall be granted to any teacher upon written application in case of illness of the immediate family. Upon return the teacher shall be placed on the next 1/2 step of the salary schedule providing 85 or more consecutive days have been completed. The teacher shall give written notification to the Superintendent by no later than November 1, or February 1 of the semester of leave of either his/her own candidacy intention to return or serving in request for an elected public officeextension of the leave. Extension may be given upon recommendation of the Superintendent and approval of the Board. E. All benefits J. A teacher that is unable to which teach because of personal illness or disability and who exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a contract teacher was entitled leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or injury, up to one year and the leave may be renewed at the time his/her discretion of the Board. K. Leave may be granted at the discretion of the Board upon application for special programs to advance the teacher's training to meet specific needs in the District or for study related to the teacher's field. L. Upon the expiration of an unpaid leave of absence commencedabsence, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, any non-teacher bargaining unit member shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return former teaching position, if it is available, or to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar first available position as was vacated for which he/she is certified and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves qualified. Seniority and pay level shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure retained but will not continue to return to the District from accumulate with an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An X. Xx unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An X. Xx unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An X. Xx unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An X. Xx unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave 16.1 Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave district during such period. Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study a cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for intention to return to the Board's considerationschool system. C. An unpaid 16.2 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in full-time study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. The Board may approve such leaves for any teacher who has served in the system seven (7) or more consecutive years and after his returning to the school district he shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.3 A military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with state and federal law. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.4 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid 16.5 A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. This section shall not apply to a State of Michigan Senate Office or House of Representatives Office. E. All benefits to which a contract 16.6 Any teacher was entitled at the time his/her desiring an unpaid short-term leave of absence commenced(less than 20 working days) shall apply in writing to the Board stating the purpose and the proposed duration of such leave. The Board shall consider the request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the teacher's application for leave. The Board will notify the teacher of its decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days after its consideration of the request. In case of an emergency the teacher may request in writing an unpaid short- term leave of absence from the Superintendent who shall act as the Board's designee. The Superintendent will notify the teacher within twenty-four (24) hours of his decision. 16.7 If the Board has approved a short-term leave of absence (less than 20 working days) for a teacher, then said teacher's insurance benefits under this agreement shall continue in full force and effect for the duration of this leave. It is expressly understood that said teacher taking leave here-under will not be eligible for any other form of compensation or monetary benefit for the duration of this leave. 16.8 A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick who has exhausted all paid leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibilityavailable, shall be restored to him/her granted, upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the Districtwritten request, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals a leave of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted absence without pay for the remainder duration of the school such illness or disability, not to exceed one (1) year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to or until the end of the first quarter or semester, and the end of leave may be renewed each semester upon request by the first semesterteacher, in writing. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the BoardThe Board may request, in writing, certification of her intention illness of disability, signed by a physician. Leave granted pursuant to return this section shall count toward leave to her formal employment before which the time specified by law for teacher may be entitled under the notification of teacher re-electionsFMLA. I. Parental 16.9 Upon written request of a teacher, the Board may grant a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year subject to renewal at the will of the Board. Said leave shall be granted in accordance without salary, without fringe benefits, and with Federal no loss of previously accumulated seniority. Said teacher shall be hired back at a position for which he/she is certified and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavequalified.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one two (12) year school years may be granted to any contract teacher employee, upon written application to and prior written approval by the Superintendent or his/her designee and the Board, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to hisher/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such said employee states hisher/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall Such requests should be submitted to the Superintendent or his/her designee by July 1. Upon return from such leave, an employee shall receive the same salary he/she would have received had he/she taught in writing by April 1 the District during such period, providing such experience gained during the leave of absence is allowable and recognized in the retirement system (PSERS), and providing the employee has signed a letter of agreement to return to the employment of the District for a period of time equal to the Board's considerationleave. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one two (12) year school years may be granted to a contract teacher any employee, upon written application to and prior written approval by the Superintendent or his/her designee and the Board, for the purpose of engaging in a course of study at an accredited college or university that is reasonably related to his/his or her professional responsibilities. Requests Upon return from such leave, an employee shall receive the same salary he/ she would have received had he/she taught in the District during such period, providing such experience gained during the leave of absence is allowable and recognized in the retirement system (PSERS) and providing the employee has signed a letter of agreement to return to the employment of the District for such leave shall be submitted in writing for a period of time equal to the Board's considerationleave. C. An All benefits to which an employee was entitled at the time her/his leave of absence commenced, including unused sick leave and credit toward sabbatical eligibility shall be restored to her/him upon her/his return to active employment with the School District. The employee shall not be entitled to any benefits or accumulate any credits or eligibility toward any benefits provided by the District to employees on the District’s active payroll, including sick leave or credit toward any sabbatical eligibility, for the duration of such unpaid leave of absence of up and until said employee returns to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationactive employment. D. An Upon written application, an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.two

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid 1. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any bargaining unit member, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories, or countries; foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programs; or a cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or to serve as a consultant or director of a teaching center. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Fall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the district. 2. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesbargaining unit member upon application, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a bargaining unit member shall be submitted in writing placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Board's considerationFall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. C. An unpaid b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of up his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to one (1) year may notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the district. 3. A military leave of absence without pay and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted to any bargaining unit member who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such a contract teacher leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she worked in the district during such period provided he/she returns before or at the opening of the school year following discharge. 4. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationNorthern Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Education Association, or the National Education Association. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. D. An unpaid 5. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits not to exceed one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher bargaining unit member upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. E. All benefits to which . Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was entitled at the time his/her unpaid the leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her returnwas granted. F. Upon a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the contract teacher’s return to Fall semester, or October 30th for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleWinter semester. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absenceabsence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the teacher shall notify bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsdistrict. I. Parental 6. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted in accordance with Federal to any bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. Said leave shall commence upon request of the bargaining unit member. It is further provided that: a. The reinstatement shall be to the position that the bargaining unit member is certified and State lawqualified for. b. The initial leave period shall be for the duration of the semester when the leave was granted plus one succeeding semester excluding a summer semester. Employees granted parental The leave may use accumulated sick be extended by written request of the bargaining unit member to the Employer. c. A pregnant bargaining unit member may commence said childcare leave during part or all at her option. d. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the bargaining unit member. e. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. 7. The Employer shall not be held liable for death or injuries sustained by any bargaining unit member while on leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Section A— Leave of Absence A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application and approval of the Board, for the purpose of participating participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Teachers Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, programs provided such employee said teacher states his/her in writing an intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed at the Board's considerationsame position on the salary schedule as the teacher had upon leaving the district. B. An unpaid Section B— Military Leave of Absence A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the district during such period, but in no event shall this exceed four (4) years or one (1) term, whichever is greater. Section C— Association Leave of Absence A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilitiesserving as an officer of the Union, the Association, or its staff. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher had upon leaving the district. Section D— Public Office Leave of Absence A leave of absence—not to exceed four (4) years—shall be granted to any teacher upon application and approval of the Board for the Board's considerationpurpose of campaigning for, or serving in, public office. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher had upon leaving the district. C. An unpaid Section E— Maternity and Child Care Leaves of Absence A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may plus any unfinished school year shall be granted to a contract teacher for upon written request and upon proper certification of pregnancy by the purpose employee’s physician or after the birth of serving as an elected officer a child. The leave will commence at a time solely determined by the employee in consultation with a physician, provided that such date shall be at least thirty (30) days following the written request. Such request will indicate the termination date of the state associationleave. In cases of emergency, the thirty (30) day notice may be waived. No teacher shall be required to teach beyond the fourth month of pregnancy. During said leave, the teacher shall maintain tenure, insurance benefits on a self-pay basis, accumulated allowable leave days, and all other rights provided in the professional agreement. Reinstatement to former teaching position, if possible, or a position of like nature shall be granted prior to the termination or at termination of said leave, provided the employee, in consultation with a physician, deems it advisable to return to service and provided further said teacher gives sixty (60) days notice to return prior to the start of the next full term, quarter, or marking period. If a teacher chooses not to return at the termination date of the leave but requests an extension of said leave, if approved by the Board, the teacher shall retain the right to be restored to the teacher’s former position, if possible, or to a position of like nature. A teacher returning from leave provided in this paragraph shall be placed at the position on the salary schedule commensurate with prior teaching experience. A teacher in the process of adopting a child may receive a similar leave. This leave may be extended for additional years for child care upon written application by the teacher with the approval of the Board. D. An Section F— Other Leaves of Absence Leaves of absence without pay for reasons other than sickness, accident, or military will, upon proper application and approval by the Board, be granted up to a period of two (2) years to teachers who have two (2) or more years of service. Teachers who are re-employed after such leave shall retain the yearly status on the salary schedule they had at the time of the leave. Section G— Extension of Leaves of Absence When a leave is granted at less than the optimum length allowed by definition in the previous sections of this article, then request for extension will be granted. Section H— Return from Leaves of Absence All teachers on an unpaid leave of absence not must give written notice to exceed one (1) the director of personnel by March 15th of the year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose leave expires of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return intention to the Districtreturn, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same request an extension, or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingresign. Failure to return to furnish such notice may, at the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length discretion of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention lead to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted dismissal proceedings in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leaveTenure Act.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries, foreign or military teaching programs, the Peace Corps, teacher's cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided said teacher states his intention to return to the school system. B. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. C. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesteacher, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. The teacher will not be given credit on the salary schedule while serving as an officer or on the staff of the Association. D. An unpaid A leave of absence of not to exceed less than one (1) year nor more than four (4) years may be granted to any contract teacher, upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for, or serving in, a public office. The teacher shall not be given credit on the salary schedule while campaigning for, or serving in, a public office. E. A leave of absence without pay shall be granted for one (1) year, renewable upon application, to any teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy maternity or serving adoption. A request in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave case of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, adoption shall be restored filed upon notification that the child will be placed for adoption. A teacher shall be entitled to him/her return to service with the Charlevoix Public Schools only upon his/her returncertification by a doctor that she is physically capable of performing the duties of teacher. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return from leave as approved by the board under this article, a teacher shall be returned to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position, if existing, as the position as that was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingleft originally. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered If such a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceposition does not exist, the teacher shall notify be returned to a similar position, as close to the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsoriginal one as is reasonably possible. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Upon application, the Board may grant a leave of absence for personal reasons for up to two (2) years. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be assigned the same or an equivalent teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable to the teacher at the beginning of such leave. If said position is unavailable, the teacher shall be assigned to the first available position. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for after three years of service in the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesLake Xxxxxx Community School District, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave a contract teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in the district during such period, except that the above obligations shall not apply for service beyond the teacher's initial commitment. The provision above shall not deny any rights provided by applicable law. D. A leave of absence up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or its staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed in the same or equivalent position when available. No salary schedule credit shall accrue as a result of the above-mentioned leave. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving in a State or National public office. Upon return from such leave, the Board shall evaluate such experience and if the experience is valid, credit shall be given on the salary schedule and the teacher placed in the same or equivalent position. F. A child care leave of up to twelve (12) months may be granted to any contract teacher. A teacher for adopting a child may have similar leave. Upon return from such leave, the purpose teacher shall be assigned the same or an equivalent teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable at the beginning of campaigning for his/her own candidacy said leave, provided the teacher taught one day more than half a year during the year in which the leave took place. If said position is unavailable the teacher shall be assigned to the first available position. If there is no available position, the teacher shall be placed in a position or serving in an elected public officeon the layoff list according to seniority. Leaves granted under this paragraph may be extended on a yearly basis if there is a mutual agreement between the teacher and the Board. E. All benefits to which a contract G. The teacher was entitled at the time his/her taking an unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently shall have the right to remain in effect fringe benefit programs provided she/he remits payment for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, premiums to the Business Office. Payment of such premiums is subject to approval of carrier. H. All requests for the leaves of absence mentioned above shall be restored in writing on the form provided by the Board and should, whenever possible, be received at least ninety (90) days prior to him/her upon the intended beginning of such leave. All requests for returning from the leaves mentioned must be received by the Board of Education no less than ninety (90) days prior to the intended date of return when known by the teacher that far in advance. All requests mentioned above for leaves of absence must contain an expected beginning date and an expected return date. I. The Board may request medical verification of an employee's disability or of his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure ability to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Boardwork. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.