Educational Leave Defined Sample Clauses
The "Educational Leave Defined" clause establishes the parameters and meaning of educational leave within an agreement or policy. It typically outlines what qualifies as educational leave, such as time off granted to employees for the purpose of attending courses, training, or pursuing further education relevant to their job. This clause clarifies eligibility, duration, and any conditions or approvals required for taking such leave. Its core function is to ensure both parties understand the scope and limitations of educational leave, thereby preventing misunderstandings and setting clear expectations.
Educational Leave Defined. Educational leave granted by the Employer to regular employees requesting such leave shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) The duration of educational leave granted to regular employees to take advanced or special training which will be of benefit to the employees or the Employer may be for varying periods up to one (1) year, which may be renewed by mutual agreement.
(2) In certain cases, educational leave may be approved for programs of independent study and/or research when the criteria for evaluating the employee's performance on such leave can be clearly established and can be shown to be of significant benefit to the employee and the Employer.
(3) Applications for educational leave for periods of four (4) months or longer must be submitted to the Principal or designate six (6) months prior to the beginning of the requested leave period.
(4) Applications for leave of periods of less than four (4) months should be submitted to the Principal or his/her designate with as much lead time as practical.
(5) After consideration by the Principal or his/her designate, all applications for educational leave of four (4) months or longer shall be forwarded to the Joint Committee for review, together with the decision of the Principal or his/her designate, no later than two (2) months from the date of submission. If the Joint Committee decides that the Principal or his/her designate acted on an application for educational leave in a manner which may be in conflict with the established criteria, it may request that the decision be reconsidered. The employee shall be informed of the decision no later than three (3) months from the date of submission. If an application for leave is denied, the employee shall be given the reasons in writing by the Employer. If an employee wishes to grieve the decision, the grievance shall commence at Step 3 of the grievance procedure.
(6) Termination of employment by the employee or by the Employer for just cause will nullify any obligation of assistance by the Employer under this Article.
(7) If an employee fails to return to work on the prearranged date without reasonable cause, the employee shall be required to repay in full all monies paid under this Article.