Vocational Leave. 13.14.1 A leave of not more than one (1) year may be granted to a permanent unit member to acquire experience and knowledge in his/her field of instruction as a full-time employee in industry or other private employment. An application for vocational leave will be considered by the District only if the nature of the proposed employment is clearly described, and only if the District finds that the proposed employment will contribute directly and substantially to the programs for which the applicant is responsible. 13.14.2 The unit member on vocational leave will be credited with a year of experience for annual step advancement on the salary schedule. A vocational leave will not constitute a break in continuity of service and will be without compensation from the District. 13.14.3 When requesting a vocational leave, the unit member shall notify the District in writing of his/her request prior to April 1. 13.14.4 The granting of the leave, the determination of the date on which the leave shall begin and its duration shall be made by the District.
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Vocational Leave. 13.14.1 13.15.1 A leave of not more than one (1) year may be granted to a permanent unit member to acquire experience and knowledge in his/her their field of instruction as a full-time employee in industry or other private employment. An application for vocational leave will be considered by the District only if the nature of the proposed employment is clearly described, and only if the District finds that the proposed employment will contribute directly and substantially to the programs for which the applicant is responsible.
13.14.2 13.15.2 The unit member on vocational leave will be credited with a year of experience for annual step advancement on the salary schedule. A vocational leave will not constitute a break in continuity of service and will be without compensation from the District.
13.14.3 13.15.3 When requesting a vocational leave, the unit member shall notify the District in writing of his/her their request prior to April 1.
13.14.4 13.15.4 The granting of the leave, the determination of the date on which the leave shall begin and its duration shall be made by the District.
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