Unpaid Leave for Educational and Professional Purposes. Upon the written request of a teacher, the Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence for a period of not more than one (1) school year, for educational or professional purposes. Other purposes for use of unpaid leave shall be determined at the discretion of the Superintendent, who shall base his/her decision on educational professional benefits to the school district and to the employee requesting such leave. The beginning and termination of such leave shall be scheduled at either the beginning or end of a semester. Such leave may be renewed upon written request of the teacher. Upon return from leave, a member of the instructional staff shall be given an assignment consistent with his/her area of certification.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, serb.ohio.gov
