NEA Elected Officer Leave. An employee duly elected to an office of the National Education Association shall be entitled to three (3) school days of leave per each full year of NEA office. Such employee shall be released from duties without loss of pay. The employee shall give the Superintendent or designee written verification of the election to office and written notice of the date of leave requested as soon as possible. The Association shall reimburse the District in an amount equal to the employee’s daily per diem rate of pay and medical benefits per diem rate of pay for each day of leave. This leave benefit shall apply to no more than one (1) employee per school year. If more than one (1) employee is elected officer of the NEA, the highest office holder shall be given preference.
