Academic. After four (4) continuous years of certified service, a Professional Employee is eligible for leave for further study. Persons applying for academic leave must either a) show evidence that they will enroll in a minimum of eight (8) course hours per semester while on leave or b) explain the use of the requested leave in the letter of application. Such leave, if approved by the superintendency team, is to be without pay or fringe benefits. An individual may continue participation in the district's health care program during the leave providing that the current Board paid fringe rate is paid by the individual. Upon return the Professional Employee will be placed in the most appropriate assignment as outlined above (IIA).
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