Common use of Voluntary Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Leave of Absence. During a period of impending layoffs, the Board of Education may grant a voluntary leave of absence without pay and without paid fringe benefits when such a leave would be to the benefit of the District. A teacher granted such a leave cannot return prior to the established expiration date of the leave without Board approval. At the teacher's request the teacher on leave may be allowed to substitute teach at the substitute teacher rate of pay. A teacher on such leave may continue insurance coverage at the teacher's expense. Arrangements for the continuation of coverage must be made through the business office at the time the leave is granted.