Common use of Unpaid Leaves of More Than Ten Days Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Leaves of More Than Ten Days. 1. An unpaid leave of absence for more than ten (10) days may be granted at the discretion of the School Board, upon affirmative recommendation of the Superintendent, provided that a qualified replacement is available. Except under compelling circumstances, such leave shall not be granted to probationary employees. 2. Application for such leave must ordinarily be made to the site administrator at least forty (40) days prior to its commencement and shall include information regarding the purpose and length of the leave. In the interest of continuity in the instructional program, such leaves shall normally be taken in semester increments or in increments of similar size that are more appropriate to a non- instructional calendar where the employee works in such a unit. 3. Leave granted under this section shall be limited to two (2) years within a five-year period with the following exception: An employee who wishes to serve in public office may request an exception to the two-year unpaid leave limitation in accordance with the provisions of this section. 4. Reasons for such leave shall include personal health problems, including rehabilitation and regeneration. Employees may accept gainful employment during such leave to include but not be limited to Peace Corps, religious reasons, Vista, and work with other government agencies. 5. An employee granted a leave under this section shall notify the site administrator in writing of his/her intent to return or to seek additional leave as follows: - For leaves granted for the first semester, during the period from October 15 through November 15; - For leaves granted for the second semester or one school year, during the period from February 15 through March 15; or - For leaves granted for periods other than a semester or school year, during the period from twenty (20) to forty (40) days prior to the end of the leave. Failure of the employee to so notify the District will be considered as abandonment of position. 6. An employee who wishes to return to active employment status from an unpaid leave granted under this section prior to the approved expiration date of the leave shall submit a written request for this change to his/her site administrator. The site administrator and Superintendent may, at their discretion, recommend such change to the Board.

Unpaid Leaves of More Than Ten Days. 1. An unpaid leave of absence for more than ten (10) days may be granted at the discretion of the School Board, upon affirmative recommendation of the Superintendent, provided that a qualified replacement is available. Except under compelling circumstances, such leave shall not be granted to probationary employees. 2. Application for such leave must ordinarily be made to the site administrator at least forty (40) days prior to its commencement and shall include information regarding the purpose and length of the leave. In the interest of continuity in the instructional program, such leaves shall normally be taken in semester increments or in increments of similar size that are more appropriate to a non- non-instructional calendar where the employee works in such a unit. 3. Leave granted under this section shall be limited to two (2) years within a five-five (5) year period with the following exception: An employee who wishes to serve in public office may request an exception to the two-two- year unpaid leave limitation in accordance with the provisions of this section. 4. Reasons for such leave shall include personal health problems, including rehabilitation and regeneration. Employees may accept gainful employment during such leave to include but not be limited to the Peace Corps, religious reasons, Vista, and work with other government agencies. 5. An employee granted a leave under this section shall notify the site administrator in writing of his/her intent to return or to seek additional leave as follows: - For leaves granted for the first semester, during the period from October 15 through November 15; or - For leaves granted for the second semester or one school year, during the period from February 15 through March 15; or - For leaves granted for periods other than a semester or school year, during the period from twenty (20) to forty (40) days prior to the end of the leave. Failure of the employee to so notify the District will be considered as abandonment of position. 6. An employee who wishes to return to active employment status from an unpaid leave granted under this section prior to the approved expiration date of the leave shall submit a written request for this change to his/her site administrator. The site administrator and Superintendent may, at their discretion, recommend such change to the Board.

Unpaid Leaves of More Than Ten Days. 1. An unpaid leave of absence for more than ten (10) days may be granted at the discretion of the School Board, upon affirmative recommendation of the Superintendent, provided that a qualified replacement is available. Except under compelling circumstances, such leave shall not be granted to probationary employees. 2. Application for such leave must ordinarily be made to the site administrator at least forty (40) days prior to its commencement and shall include information regarding the purpose and length of the leave. In the interest of continuity in the instructional program, such leaves shall normally be taken in semester increments or in increments of similar size that are more appropriate to a non- instructional noninstructional calendar where the employee works in such a unit. 3. Leave granted under this section shall be limited to two (2) years within a five-five (5) year period with the following exception: An employee who wishes to serve in public office may request an exception to the two-year unpaid leave limitation in accordance with the provisions of this section. 4. Reasons for such leave shall include personal health problems, including rehabilitation and regeneration. Employees may accept gainful employment during such leave to include but not be limited to the Peace Corps, religious reasons, Vista, and work with other government agencies. 5. An employee granted a leave under this section shall notify the site administrator in writing of his/her intent to return or to seek additional leave as follows: - For leaves granted for the first semester, during the period from October 15 through November 15; or - For leaves granted for the second semester or one school year, during the period from February 15 through March 15; or - For leaves granted for periods other than a semester or school year, during the period from twenty (20) to forty (40) days prior to the end of the leave. Failure of the employee to so notify the District will be considered as abandonment of position. 6. An employee who wishes to return to active employment status from an unpaid leave granted under this section prior to the approved expiration date of the leave shall submit a written request for this change to his/her site administrator. The site administrator and Superintendent may, at their discretion, recommend such change to the Board.