Common use of Educational Improvement Leave Clause in Contracts

Educational Improvement Leave. a. An employee who has successfully completed the probationary period may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits for a period not to exceed two (2) years for the purpose of engaging in study related to assigned responsibilities and/or an administratively anticipated assignment. Study must include at least 6 college credit hours per year (a total of 12 college credit hours for two years) received at an accredited college or university or teaching overseas. b. Request for said leave must be made in writing to the Superintendent or designee on or before March 1. c. The employee on leave must inform the Superintendent or designee in writing prior to February 1 of his/her commitment to return to duty the ensuing year. (1) The employee will retain the benefits accumulated at the time the leave was granted provided such benefits are applicable to the current Bargaining Agreement. (2) The employee will be placed on the level following the one s/he was on at the time the leave was granted providing qualifications for advancement are met. (3) An employee granted leave for a semester will be returned to the position s/he left.

Educational Improvement Leave. a. An employee who has successfully completed the probationary period may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits for a period not to exceed two (2) years for the purpose of engaging in study related to assigned responsibilities and/or an administratively anticipated assignment. Study must include at least 6 college credit hours per year (a total of 12 college credit hours for two years) received at an accredited college or university or teaching overseas. b. Request for said leave must be made in writing to the Superintendent or designee on or before March 1. c. The employee on leave must inform the Superintendent or designee in writing prior to February 1 of his/her their commitment to return to duty the ensuing year. (1) The employee will retain the benefits accumulated at the time the leave was granted provided such benefits are applicable to the current Bargaining Agreement. (2) The employee will be placed on the level following the one s/he was they were on at the time the leave was granted providing qualifications for advancement are met. (3) An employee granted leave for a semester will be returned to the position s/he they left.