Common use of VOLUNTARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE Clause in Contracts

VOLUNTARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE. Voluntary leaves of absence for education, licensed professional exchange programs and other professional opportunities deemed relevant to the licensed professional's assignment, rest and recuperation, or because of illness, shall be granted to up to two (2) contract licensed professionals each year to hold a licensed professional's position on the salary schedule. The District may grant leaves beyond the two leaves listed above. Leaves of absences for approved travel, educational opportunities not relevant to the licensed professional's assignment, or to obtain other employment outside the district are at the District's discretion. This clause is subject to the provision that except as otherwise required by law or contract, this clause will not operate to guarantee any particular position upon pre-employment. Licensed professionals on leaves of absence shall notify the District on or before March 1, if they intend to return to employment with the district the following school year. Failure to notify the District by April 15, is considered a resignation. The District will notify the licensed professional of this obligation in writing at the time the licensed professional begins the leave and by March 1 prior to the April 15 deadline. Up to two (2) years leave of absence may be granted for the purpose of study or engaging in an educational program or for campaigning or serving in a public or association office. In case of a licensed professional who is suffering from a serious illness as defined in Article 15, Section C 2 and they have exhausted their OFLA/FMLA leave as well as all available paid leave, including any donated leave from the Sick Leave Bank, the District will continue the employer's contribution to the licensed professional's medical insurance program for one (1) month following the exhaustion of the above identified leaves.

VOLUNTARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Voluntary leaves of absence for education, licensed professional exchange programs and other professional opportunities deemed relevant to the licensed professional's assignment, rest and recuperation, or because of illness, shall be granted to up to two (2) contract licensed professionals each year to hold a licensed professional's position on the salary schedule. The District may grant leaves beyond the two leaves listed above. Leaves of absences for approved travel, educational opportunities not relevant to the licensed professional's assignment, or to obtain other employment outside the district are at the District's discretion. This clause is subject to the provision that except as otherwise required by law or contract, this clause will not operate to guarantee any particular position upon pre-employment. 2. Licensed professionals on leaves of absence shall notify the District on or before March 1, if they intend to return to employment with the district the following school year. Failure to notify the District by April 15, is considered a resignation. The District will notify the licensed professional of this obligation in writing at the time the licensed professional begins the leave and by March 1 prior to the April 15 deadline. 3. Up to two (2) years leave of absence may be granted for the purpose of study or engaging in an educational program or for campaigning or serving in a public or association office. 4. In case of a licensed professional who is suffering from a serious illness as defined in Article 15, Section C 2 and they have exhausted their OFLA/FMLA leave as well as all available paid leave, including any donated leave from the Sick Leave Bank, the District will continue the employer's contribution to the licensed professional's medical insurance program for one (1) month following the exhaustion of the above identified leaves.