Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment by the teacher of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave. 1. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. 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. 2. A leave of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities may be granted by the Superintendent, or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education. 3. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted in a way that rendered a service to the school district during such period. 4. 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/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. Any employee of the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of time or vacation time during which he/she is engaged in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent orders. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary not to exceed a total of ten working days in any one calendar year. 5. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health leave shall be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return. 6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, by March 15 of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be the equivalent of resignation. 7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record at the discretion of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment the Board. When it is granted by the teacher Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A leave schools against undue interruption because of absence of up to two (2) years shall be personnel.
21.2 Leave granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to on the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval request of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave a teacher shall be placed at for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the same position on right to determine that the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught leave is used for the purposes or causes set forth in the district during application and if not so used, the Board shall cancel such periodleave.
2. A 21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities educational leave may be granted by the Superintendent, to teachers who are on a Continuing Contract or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3Professional Service Contract. A This leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, is for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional responsibilitiesbenefit or advancement. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may Application for such leave shall be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior submitted to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted Superintendent in a way that rendered timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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 Statesqualified replacement. Upon return from such leave a leave, the teacher shall be placed offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position on held prior to the salary schedule as start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that Annual Contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for reemployment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she would have been had intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she taught intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the Superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the district during District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who gave such period. Any employee of notice at the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of earliest date shall be assigned to the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be entitled to granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the duration of time or vacation time during the elected term(s) to serve in public office. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the District for which he/she is engaged certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's personal leave without pay may be granted one time only for teachers who are on Continuing Contract or Professional Service Contract and have seven (7) continuous years’ service in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent ordersDistrict to include all approved leaves except leave for public office and Charter. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary In extenuating circumstances additional leave, not to exceed a total one year, may be requested of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5the Superintendent. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health All requests for extended personal leave shall without pay must be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended approved by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing immediate supervisor before being submitted to the Superintendent. Upon return from such leave, or his/her designee, by March 15 the teacher shall be guaranteed a teaching position in the school district.
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the duration of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be leave, provided that the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.insurance programs be paid by the teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. During the period of the leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the same level as when leave commenced:
1) credit on the salary schedule 2) credit for seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment by the teacher of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leaveemployment.
1. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. 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.
2. A leave of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities may be granted by the Superintendent, or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted in a way that rendered a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. Any employee of the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of time or vacation time during which he/she is engaged in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent orders. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary not to exceed a total of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health leave shall be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, by March 15 of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.
8. The Board of Education shall grant a disability maternity leave of absence (LOA) to a member of the bargaining unit upon written request to the Human Resource Office sixty (60) days prior to the date of commencement of such leave. Said leave to be granted in accordance with the following:
a. A prospective parent will commence her leave upon the birth of child, a time jointly determined by the teacher and her physician or adoptive agency or Probate Court. Likewise, she may terminate the leave any time after the birth or adoption of the child upon thirty (30) days notice, provided that she is physically able to perform her teaching responsibilities.
b. After the disability LOA the initial leave period may be extended as a child care LOA for the duration of the unfinished school year when leave was granted, plus an additional year or two (2) consecutive semesters excluding a summer semester. Upon written request of the teacher and approval of the Board, the child care leave may be extended up to two (2) additional school years.
c. In the event of the death of the child or other emergency, the leave of absence may be terminated upon seventy-two (72) hour notice by the teacher.
d. In addition to the above provisions, the following options are available to expecting/adoptive teachers:
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind On the request of leave a full-time faculty member of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record of at least the bargaining unit with more than two (2) years continuous employment and payment by of full-time service at the teacher of the life insurance premiums provided for in this AgreementUniversity, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A a leave of absence of without pay shall be granted for up to one (1) year for the care of a newborn infant or adoption of a minor child. With the approval of the Xxxxxxx, a full-time faculty member of the bargaining unit with less than two (2) years of full-time service at the University, may be granted a leave for one (1) semester in addition to FMLA leave for the care of a newborn infant or the adoption of a minor child. This leave shall not count towards tenure, nor shall such leaves be consecutive. For any period during such leave during which the full-time faculty member is not receiving paid benefits under the FMLA, the faculty member may continue his or her fringe benefits at no cost to the University by reimbursing the University for the cost of such benefits. It is agreed that should the leave of absence be utilized by the faculty member for other equivalent employment, such leave may, upon reasonable notice, be terminated by the University and the faculty member shall be granted required to any qualified teacherresume his or her normal functions at the University or such other functions as the University may deem appropriate if it is impracticable for the faculty member to resume his or her normal functions. Upon request, upon application to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval a full-time faculty member of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. 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.
2. A leave of up to bargaining unit with more than two (2) years for professional growth activities of continuous full-time faculty service at the University, may be granted by a partial general leave for up to one (1) year with prorated salary and benefits pursuant to Faculty Policy Series #21 for the Superintendentcare of a newborn infant or adoption of a minor child, except that where the total partial general leave taken in any academic year is for one-third (1/3) the annual baseload or less, or his/her designeeduring any period of time during which the full-time faculty member is on Family and Medical Leave under the FMLA, with the approval of University shall continue to provide fringe benefits to the Board of Education.
3faculty member on the same basis as if the faculty member were not on leave. A For all other general leaves taken pursuant to Faculty Policy Series #21, if the total partial general leave of absence of up taken in any academic year is for one-third (1/3) the annual baseload or less, the University shall also continue to two (2) years shall be granted provide fringe benefits to any qualified teacherthe faculty member on the same basis as if the faculty member were not on leave. In addition, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Upon approval of the Board of Education when a one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to (.5) general leave is taken in conjunction with a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted in a way that rendered a service to the school district during such period.
4. A military special 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/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. Any employee of the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of time or vacation time during which he/she is engaged in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent orders. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary not to exceed a total of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health leave shall be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished semester (so that the faculty member is released from teaching responsibilities for a full year. At ), the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she University shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness also continue to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing provide fringe benefits to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, by March 15 of faculty member on the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only same basis as if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefitsfaculty member were not taking general leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind On the request of leave a full-time faculty member of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record of at least the bargaining unit with more than two (2) years continuous employment and payment by of full-time service at the teacher of the life insurance premiums provided for in this AgreementUniversity, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A a leave of absence of without pay shall be granted for up to one (1) year for the care of a newborn infant or adoption of a minor child. With the approval of the Xxxxxxx, a full-time faculty member of the bargaining unit with less than two (2) years of full-time service at the University, may be granted a leave for one (1) semester in addition to FMLA leave for the care of a newborn infant or the adoption of a minor child. This leave shall not count towards tenure, nor shall such leaves be consecutive. For any period during such leave during which the full-time faculty member is not receiving paid benefits under the FMLA, the faculty member may continue his or her fringe benefits at no cost to the University by reimbursing the University for the cost of such benefits. It is agreed that should the leave of absence be utilized by the faculty member for other equivalent employment, such leave may, upon reasonable notice, be terminated by the University and the faculty member shall be granted required to any qualified teacherresume his or her normal functions at the University or such other functions as the University may deem appropriate if it is impracticable for the faculty member to resume his or her normal functions. Upon request, upon application to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval a full-time faculty member of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. 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.
2. A leave of up to bargaining unit with more than two (2) years for professional growth activities of continuous full-time faculty service at the University, may be granted by a partial general leave for up to one (1) year with prorated salary and benefits pursuant to Faculty Policy Series #21 for the Superintendentcare of a newborn infant or adoption of a minor child, except that where the total partial general leave taken in any academic year is for one-third (1/3) the annual baseload or less, or his/her designeeduring any period of time during which the full-time faculty member is on Family and Medical Leave under the FMLA, with the approval of University shall continue to provide fringe benefits to the Board of Education.
3faculty member on the same basis as if the faculty member were not on leave. For all other general leaves taken pursuant to Faculty Policy Series #21, if the total partial general leave taken in any academic year is for one-third (1/3) the annual baseload or less, the University shall also continue to provide fringe benefits to the faculty member on the same basis as if the faculty member were not on leave. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacherIn addition, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Upon approval of the Board of Education when a one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to (.5) general leave is taken in conjunction with a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted in a way that rendered a service to the school district during such period.
4. A military special 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/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. Any employee of the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of time or vacation time during which he/she is engaged in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent orders. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary not to exceed a total of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health leave shall be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished semester (so that the faculty member is released from teaching responsibilities for a full year. At ), the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she University shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness also continue to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing provide fringe benefits to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, by March 15 of faculty member on the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only same basis as if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefitsfaculty member were not taking general leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record at the discretion of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment the Board. When it is granted by the teacher Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A leave schools against undue interruption because of absence of up to two (2) years shall be personnel.
21.2 Leave granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to on the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval request of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave a teacher shall be placed at for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the same position on right to determine that the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught leave is used for the purposes or causes set forth in the district during application and if not so used, the Board shall cancel such periodleave.
2. A 21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities educational leave may be granted by the Superintendent, to teachers who are on a Continuing Contract or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3Professional Service Contract. A This leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, is for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional responsibilitiesbenefit or advancement. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may Application for such leave shall be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior submitted to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted Superintendent in a way that rendered timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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 Statesqualified replacement. Upon return from such leave a leave, the teacher shall be placed offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position on held prior to the salary schedule as start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that Annual Contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for reemployment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she would have been had intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she taught intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the Superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the district during District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who gave such period. Any employee of notice at the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of earliest date shall be assigned to the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be entitled to granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the duration of time or vacation time during the elected term(s) to serve in public office. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the District for which he/she is engaged certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's Personal Leave without pay may be granted one time only for teachers who are on Continuing Contract or Professional Service Contract and have seven (7) continuous years’ service in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent ordersDistrict to include all approved leaves except leave for public office and Charter. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary In extenuating circumstances additional leave, not to exceed a total one year, may be requested of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5the Superintendent. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health All requests for extended personal leave shall without pay must be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended approved by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing immediate supervisor before being submitted to the Superintendent. Upon return from such leave, or his/her designee, by March 15 the teacher shall be guaranteed a teaching position in the school district.
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the duration of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be leave, provided that the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.insurance programs be paid by the teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. During the period of the leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the same level as when leave commenced:
1) credit on the salary schedule 2) credit for seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind
21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record at the discretion of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment the Board. When it is granted by the teacher Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A leave schools against undue interruption because of absence of up to two (2) years shall be personnel.
21.2 Leave granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to on the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval request of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave a teacher shall be placed at for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the same position on right to determine that the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught leave is used for the purposes or causes set forth in the district during application and if not so used, the Board shall cancel such periodleave.
2. A 21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities educational leave may be granted by the Superintendent, teachers who are on a continuing contract or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3professional services contract. A This leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, is for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional responsibilitiesbenefit or advancement. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may Application for such leave shall be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior submitted to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted Superintendent in a way that rendered timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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 Statesqualified replacement. Upon return from such leave a leave, the teacher shall be placed offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position on held prior to the salary schedule as start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that annual contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for re- employment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she would have been had intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she taught intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the Superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the district during District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who gave such period. Any employee of notice at the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of earliest date shall be assigned to the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be entitled to granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the duration of time or vacation time during the elected term(s) to serve in public office. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the District for which he/she is engaged certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's personal leave without pay may be granted one time only for teachers who are on continuing contract or professional services contract and have seven (7) continuous years service in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent ordersDistrict to include all approved leaves except leave for public office and Charter. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary In extenuating circumstances additional leave, not to exceed a total one year, may be requested of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5the Superintendent. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health All requests for extended personal leave shall without pay must be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended approved by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing immediate supervisor before being submitted to the Superintendent. Upon return from such leave, or his/her designee, by March 15 the teacher shall be guaranteed a teaching position in the School District.
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the duration of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be leave, provided that the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.insurance programs be paid by the teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. During the period of the leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the same level as when leave commenced:
1) credit on the salary schedule 2) credit for seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind On the request of leave a full-time faculty member of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record of at least the bargaining unit with more than two (2) years continuous employment and payment by of full-time service at the teacher of the life insurance premiums provided for in this AgreementUniversity, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A a leave of absence of without pay shall be granted for up to one (1) year for the care of a newborn infant or adoption of a minor child. With the approval of the Xxxxxxx, a full-time faculty member of the bargaining unit with less than two (2) years of full-time service at the University, may be granted a leave for one (1) semester in addition to FMLA leave for the care of a newborn infant or the adoption of a minor child. This leave shall not count towards tenure, nor shall such leaves be consecutive. For any period during such leave during which the full-time faculty member is not receiving paid benefits under the FMLA, the faculty member may continue their fringe benefits at no cost to the University by reimbursing the University for the cost of such benefits. It is agreed that should the leave of absence be utilized by the faculty member for other equivalent employment, such leave may, upon reasonable notice, be terminated by the University and the faculty member shall be granted required to any qualified teacherresume their normal functions at the University or such other functions as the University may deem appropriate if it is impracticable for the faculty member to resume their normal functions. Upon request, upon application to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval a full-time faculty member of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. 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.
2. A leave of up to bargaining unit with more than two (2) years for professional growth activities of continuous full-time faculty service at the University, may be granted by a partial general leave for up to one (1) year with prorated salary and benefits pursuant to Faculty Policy Series #21 for the Superintendentcare of a newborn infant or adoption of a minor child, except that where the total partial general leave taken in any academic year is for one-third (1/3) the annual baseload or less, or his/her designeeduring any period of time during which the full-time faculty member is on Family and Medical Leave under the FMLA, with the approval of University shall continue to provide fringe benefits to the Board of Education.
3faculty member on the same basis as if the faculty member were not on leave. A For all other general leaves taken pursuant to Faculty Policy Series #21, if the total partial general leave of absence of up taken in any academic year is for one-third (1/3) the annual baseload or less, the University shall also continue to two (2) years shall be granted provide fringe benefits to any qualified teacherthe faculty member on the same basis as if the faculty member were not on leave. In addition, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Upon approval of the Board of Education when a one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to (.5) general leave is taken in conjunction with a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted in a way that rendered a service to the school district during such period.
4. A military special 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/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. Any employee of the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of time or vacation time during which he/she is engaged in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent orders. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary not to exceed a total of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health leave shall be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished semester (so that the faculty member is released from teaching responsibilities for a full year. At ), the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she University shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness also continue to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing provide fringe benefits to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, by March 15 of faculty member on the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only same basis as if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefitsfaculty member were not taking general leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record at the discretion of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment the Board. When it is granted by the teacher Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A leave schools against undue interruption because of absence of up to two (2) years shall be personnel.
21.2 Leave granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to on the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval request of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave a teacher shall be placed at for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the same position on right to determine that the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught leave is used for the purposes or causes set forth in the district during application and if not so used, the Board shall cancel such periodleave.
2. A 21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities educational leave may be granted by the Superintendent, to teachers who are on a continuing contract or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3professional service contract. A This leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, is for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional responsibilitiesbenefit or advancement. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may Application for such leave shall be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior submitted to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted Superintendent in a way that rendered timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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 Statesqualified replacement. Upon return from such leave a leave, the teacher shall be placed offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position on held prior to the salary schedule as start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that Annual Contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for re-employment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she would have been had intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she taught intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the Superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the district during District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who gave such period. Any employee of notice at the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of earliest date shall be assigned to the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be entitled to granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the duration of time or vacation time during the elected term(s) to serve in public office. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the District for which he/she is engaged certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's personal leave without pay may be granted one time only for teachers who are on continuing contract or professional service contract and have seven (7) continuous years’ service in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent ordersDistrict to include all approved leaves except leave for public office and Charter. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary In extenuating circumstances additional leave, not to exceed a total one year, may be requested of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5the Superintendent. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health All requests for extended personal leave shall without pay must be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended approved by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing immediate supervisor before being submitted to the Superintendent. Upon return from such leave, or his/her designee, by March 15 the teacher shall be guaranteed a teaching position in the school district.
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the duration of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be leave, provided that the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.insurance programs be paid by the teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. During the period of the leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the same level as when leave commenced:
1) credit on the salary schedule 2) credit for seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record at the discretion of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment the Board. When it is granted by the teacher Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A leave schools against undue interruption because of absence of up to two (2) years shall be personnel.
21.2 Leave granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to on the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval request of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave a teacher shall be placed at for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the same position on right to determine that the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught leave is used for the purposes or causes set forth in the district during application and if not so used, the Board shall cancel such periodleave.
2. A 21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities educational leave may be granted by the Superintendent, teachers who are on a continuing contract or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3professional services contract. A This leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, is for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional responsibilitiesbenefit or advancement. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may Application for such leave shall be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior submitted to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted Superintendent in a way that rendered timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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 Statesqualified replacement. Upon return from such leave a leave, the teacher shall be placed offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position on held prior to the salary schedule as start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that Annual Contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for re-employment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she would have been had intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she taught intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the Superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the district during District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who gave such period. Any employee of notice at the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of earliest date shall be assigned to the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be entitled to granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the duration of time or vacation time during the elected term(s) to serve in public office. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the district for which he/she is engaged certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's personal leave without pay may be granted one time only for teachers who are on continuing contract or professional services contract and have seven (7) continuous years service in the performance of official duty or training in this State or in the United States under competent ordersdistrict to include all approved leaves except leave for public office and Charter. While on such leave he/she shall be paid an amount which when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary In extenuating circumstances additional leave, not to exceed a total one year, may be requested of ten working days in any one calendar year.
5the Superintendent. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health All requests for extended personal leave shall without pay must be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended approved by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing immediate supervisor before being submitted to the Superintendent. Upon return from such leave, or his/her designee, by March 15 the teacher shall be guaranteed a teaching position in the school district.
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the duration of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be leave, provided that the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums for such benefits.insurance programs be paid by the teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. During the period of the leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the same level as when leave commenced:
1) credit on the salary schedule 2) credit for seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. Eligibility for any kind 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave of absence except military leave shall be dependent upon a satisfactory record at the discretion of at least two (2) years continuous employment and payment the Board. When it is granted by the teacher Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the life insurance premiums provided for in this Agreement, if insured prior to the leave.
1. A leave schools against undue interruption because of absence of up to two (2) years shall be personnel.
21.2 Leave granted to any qualified teacher, upon application to on the Superintendent, or his/her designee, for approval request of the Board, 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 intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave a teacher shall be placed at for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the same position on right to determine that the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught leave is used for the purposes or causes set forth in the district during application and if not so used, the Board shall cancel such periodleave.
2. A 21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of up to two (2) years for professional growth activities educational leave may be granted by the Superintendent, teachers who are on a continuing contract or his/her designee, with the approval of the Board of Education.
3professional services contract. A This leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any qualified teacher, upon application, is for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional responsibilitiesbenefit or advancement. Upon approval of the Board of Education one-half increment or one full increment on the salary schedule may Application for such leave shall be granted provided the advanced study relates directly to a need in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; has specific approval of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, prior submitted to the study being conducted; and, written evaluation by Plymouth-Canton Community School administrators indicates the study was conducted superintendent in a way that rendered timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a service to the school district during such period.
4. 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 Statesqualified replacement. Upon return from such leave a leave, the teacher shall be placed offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position on held prior to the salary schedule as start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that annual contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for re-employment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she would have been had intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she taught intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the district during District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who gave such period. Any employee of notice at the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education covered by this Agreement who is a member of earliest date shall be assigned to the National Guard or any other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be entitled to granted a leave of absence without loss pay for the duration of time or vacation time during the elected term(s) to serve in public office. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the district for which he/she is engaged certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's personal leave without pay may be granted one time only for teachers who are on continuing contract or professional services contract and have seven (7) continuous years service in the performance the
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of official duty or training absence as provided in this State or article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the United States under competent orders. While on such leave he/she shall duration of the leave, provided that the premiums for insurance programs be paid an amount which by the teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. During the period of the leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the same level as when combined with his/her military pay would equal his/her regular salary not to exceed a total of ten working days in any one calendar year.leave commenced:
5. Upon the recommendation of a physician acceptable to both the qualified applicant and the Board, a health leave shall be granted up to a maximum of one (1) year plus any unfinished year. At credit on the end of such leave the employee must either return or resign unless a special extension is recommended by the Superintendent, or his/her designee. When the employee's health permits his/her return, he/she shall so inform the Superintendent, or his/her designee, in writing and submit a statement from a physician certifying his/her fitness to return.
6. Notice of intention to return or resign must be sent in writing to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, by March 15 of the leave year. Failure to provide such notice shall be the equivalent of resignation.
7. While on leave an employee will maintain full continuing status and will maintain all employment rights held before leave was taken. However, fringe benefits will be provided only if the employee assumes the cost of premiums salary schedule 2) credit for such benefits.seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
