Unrestricted Leave. Members may elect to obtain a one year leave of absence without specification of the reason therefore upon submission of a request by July 10. In the event that a member so requesting a leave desires to return to employment, he shall notify the Department of Human Resources in writing prior to July 10. No member may apply for a leave of absence under this provision more than two (2) times, and no leave may be taken except upon the expiration of a five year period of continuous service. The period of such leave shall be one (1) school year. The Board shall not be obligated to purchase retirement credit for any member not returning to the employment of the Board subsequent to an unrestricted leave. Requests to initiate, or return from, an Unrestricted Leave made after July 10 may be submitted by mutual agreement of the Superintendent and the President.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
