Common use of Reinstatement from Leave Clause in Contracts

Reinstatement from Leave. Notice of intent to return at the beginning of the school year must be given by March first. A tenure teacher who has been on leave for one school year or less and who complies with the return provisions of this Article shall be restored to his/her former position and building providing said reinstatement commences with the first day of the school year unless said position has been eliminated. A teacher who returns from leave under any condition other than those described above shall be given an assignment for which he/she is certified and qualified, if a position is filled by a person with less seniority. These provisions apply to Schedules B, C and D positions only when said positions are extensions of the teacher's assignment. (Example: High School Instrumental Music Teacher/High School Band Director). Teachers do not have a right to return from leave prior to its expiration date. However, he/she will be reinstated to a position for which he/she is certified and qualified if a vacancy exists and he/she gives notice of fifteen (15) work days prior to the date the position becomes vacant. There will be no loss of job security for refusing positions prior to the end of the leave.

Reinstatement from Leave. Notice of intent to return at the beginning of the school year must be given by March first. A tenure teacher who has been on leave for one school year or less and who complies with the return provisions of this Article paragraph shall be restored to his/her former position and building providing said reinstatement commences with the first day of the school year unless said position has been eliminated. A teacher who returns from leave under any condition other than those described above shall be given an assignment for which he/she is certified and qualified, if a position is filled by a person with less seniority. These provisions apply to Schedules B, C and D positions only when said positions are extensions of the teacher's assignment. (Example: High School Instrumental Music Teacher/High School Band Director). Teachers do not have a right to return from leave prior to its expiration date. However, he/she will be reinstated to a position for which he/she is certified and qualified if a vacancy exists and he/she gives notice of fifteen (15) work days prior to the date the position becomes vacant. There will be no loss of job security for refusing positions prior to the end of the leave.