Common use of Professional Advancement Clause in Contracts

Professional Advancement. Employees who have completed three (3) consecutive years with the District may be granted up to one (1) year’s leave of absence without pay for the purpose of furthering approved educational objectives. An employee on leave of absence will retain her/his salary rating and accrued sick leave earned prior to the year of leave, and upon return will be reinstated in a position the same as, or equivalent to, held at the time the leave was granted, subject to the needs of the District. Application for a leave of absence under the policy shall be made to the District in writing at the earliest possible date.

Professional Advancement. Employees who have completed three (3) consecutive years with the District may be granted up to one (1) year’s leave of absence without pay for the purpose of furthering approved educational objectives. An employee on leave of absence will retain her/his salary rating and accrued sick leave earned prior to the year of leave, and upon return will be reinstated in a position the same as, or equivalent to, held at the time the leave was granted, subject to the needs of the District. Application for a leave of absence under the policy shall be made to the District in writing at the earliest possible date.