Common use of Unpaid Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid (a) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher faculty member upon application for the purpose of advanced study. The Board may extend such leave beyond the one-year limit if it so desires. Upon return from such leave, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period. (b) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work cultural program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said faculty member states his/her intention to return to the school systemthis College. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a faculty member shall be submitted placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing by April 1 the College during such period. (c) A military leave of absence shall be granted to any faculty member who shall be inducted or who shall enlist for one enlistment period for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, in accordance with the requirements of such applicable law for the Board's considerationretention of reemployment rights, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period. B. An unpaid (d) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of serving as an officer of any professional association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave, such faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period. (e) A faculty member who is elected or appointed to a political office which requires his/her absence from duty with the College for an extended period of time shall be granted a political leave. Should he/she be reelected or reappointed to the same political office for an ensuing term, or elected or appointed to a different political office, his/her leave of absence shall be terminated. Upon his/her return he/she shall be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule that he/she would have been had he/she taught in the College during such period if the political office that he/she held directly relates to his/her teaching assignment. A leave of absence for one semester shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of running for public office. (f) A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted granted, upon application, to a contract teacher upon application any faculty member in the technology programs for the purpose of engaging working in study industry as a means of upgrading his/her expertise and skills in the latest industrial techniques. This work experience must be closely related to his/her professional responsibilitiesteaching assignments. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, the faculty member shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled placed at the time hissame position on the Salary Schedule that he/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to himshe would have been had he/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee she taught in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleCollege during such period. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Unpaid leaves of absence may be granted for the following purposes. Seniority will not accrue and the teacher will not advance on the salary schedule unless specifically stated. Any teacher whose personal illness extends beyond the period compensated under Article 12 shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness. The teacher, upon return from such leave, shall be returned to his/her former position or to a position of up like nature and status. Seniority shall continue to accrue for a period of one (1) year year. B. Teachers who have been employed for seven (7) years may be granted a sabbatical leave for one year. 1. A teacher, upon return from a sabbatical leave, shall be restored to his/her former position or to a position of like nature, seniority and status. Any period spent on sabbatical leave shall be treated as teaching service for purpose of applying seniority and the salary schedule set forth in Schedule A of this agreement. A teacher will receive no wages or fringe benefits while on sabbatical leave. At no time shall more than 2% of the total staff be on sabbatical. C. Teachers who may be elected President or Vice-President of their state or national Association should, upon proper application, be given leave of absence during the term(s) of office without pay for the purpose of performing duties for the Association. Teachers given leaves of absence without pay shall receive credit [for the first three (3) years of leave only] toward annual salary increment on the schedule appropriate to their rank. The teacher, upon return from such leave, shall be returned to his/her former position or to a position of like nature and status. D. Military leaves of absence shall be granted to any contract teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist in lieu of being inducted, for full time military duty to any branch of the purpose Armed Forces of participating the United States. Teachers on military leave will be given the benefits of any increments and seniority accrual which would have been credited to them had they remained in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return active service to the school system. Requests A teacher completing his military service must return to the system no later than the law allows, following his discharge, or forfeit his rights under this clause. The returning teacher will be restored to the same position from which leave was taken (if still in existence) or to a comparable position for such leave which the teacher is certified and qualified, as specified in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and its implementing regulations. Teachers required to fulfill annual training duty with reserve units which conflict with the school calendar, shall be submitted given leave without pay. Experience in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationmilitary service will be given only to those whose teaching career was interrupted while in this system. B. An unpaid E. A leave of absence of up not to one exceed four (14) year may years shall be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging campaigning for, or service in, public office. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed in study related the first available position. No seniority or salary increment shall accrue. F. A teacher shall be entitled, upon written request, to a parental leave of absence, without pay, for up to two (2) years. Such leave shall commence immediately after the birth of a child, receives de-facto custody of an infant child, receives custody of a minor child or, prior to receiving custody of said infant or minor child if such is necessary, as determined by the teacher, to fulfill the requirements of adoption. A request for leave shall include the beginning and anticipated ending date of the leave. The request for leave must be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools not less than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of leave where the need for leave is foreseeable. Where the need for leave is not foreseeable, the leave request must be made as soon as reasonably possible. After notifying the District of a desire to return to active employment, the teacher shall be assigned his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for former position or, if the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted former position is no longer open, to a contract position of like nature for which the teacher for the purpose is certified and qualified (as defined in Article 7 ¶ B of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid this Agreement) to fill. A teacher returning from leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may will be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract assigned based on certification only if that teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored not required to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee meet qualification standards in the same or similar position as assignment he/she held when leave was vacated and taken. During said leave, seniority will not accrue nor shall advance the employee teacher be advanced on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing1. Failure to return In addition to the District from an unpaid leave leaves provided elsewhere in this Article, the Board may grant written requests for leaves of absence of at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless least one (1) semester but not to exceed two (2) semesters without pay and fringe benefits. The written application shall include the purpose for such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all anticipated duration of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreignterritories, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the etc., Peace Corps, Teacher's Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention in writing to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationdistrict during such a period. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to a contract any teacher upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in the study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such leave. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on his/her salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. The employee shall have the right to return to active employment immediately upon return from active duty or at the beginning of the school year immediately following the end of his/her period of active duty. The employee will notify the superintendent of his/her intention to return to work within 30 days of release from active duty. D. A leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for childcare following a birth/adoption leave under Section 4.4 A. 1. A teacher on childcare leave shall receive the purpose health insurance benefits provided for under this collective agreement for a period of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year. The teacher will notify the Board forty-five (45) days prior to the last day of the school year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure intent to return to the District from an following the period of unpaid leave at its expiration will leave. Failure to do so means the position is vacant and may be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended posted by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year upon the written request of a teacher for reasons of child care, professional development, including studies, travel, and special teaching assignments resulting in potential advantage to the District or for other reasons not otherwise provided in this Article. In determining whether to grant any such leave, the Board shall consider the District’s staffing needs and the availability of a certified and qualified replacement to ensure that the quality of student instruction will not be diminished. B. A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or disability up to one (1) year. The leave may be extended at the Board’s discretion upon request by the teacher. C. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries, foreign or military teaching programs, the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; provided said teacher states his/her intent to return to the District. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as if he/she had taught in the District during such period. D. A uniformed services leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted for uniformed services duty or shall enlist for one tour of duty in any branch of the uniformed services of the United States, as provided by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the District during such period. E. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging serving as an officer of the State or National Association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave such teachers shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as they would have been had they taught in study related the District during such period. F. Teachers who have been employed for seven (7) years may be granted a sabbatical leave for one (1) year. During said sabbatical leave, the teacher shall be considered to his/her professional responsibilitiesbe in the employ of the Board. Requests for such A teacher, upon return from a sabbatical leave shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. Sabbatical leaves shall be granted on the Superintendent’s recommendation. C. G. A teacher who has been granted an unpaid leave of absence shall not be entitled to accrue leave days pursuant to Article 9.A. during the period of the leave of absence. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article, a teacher shall not be entitled to advance on the salary schedule as a consequence of such leave. H. On the termination of an unpaid leave, the teacher shall be placed in the position which the teacher held before such leave, provided, however, that if the position no longer in exists, then such teacher shall be placed in a similar position for which he/she is otherwise certified and qualified, subject to the rights of other teachers pursuant to Article 1. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall not be granted to a contract teacher for terminated early without the purpose of serving as an elected officer prior approval of the state associationBoard. D. An I. A teacher granted an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving shall agree in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure writing to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance service of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for Board upon the remainder completion of the school year leave. Each leave agreement shall include a requirement that the teacher notify the Board in which writing prior to a specified date that the baby is born. For births that occur during teacher intends to return and if the summer months (Juneteacher fails to give such notice, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end obligation of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions Board to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, re-employ the teacher shall notify terminate and the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavedeemed a voluntary quit.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid a. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher faculty member upon application for the purpose of advanced study. Upon request the Board may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. b. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work cultural program related to his/her their professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee that said faculty member states his/her their intention to return to this College. c. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any faculty member who shall be inducted or who shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the school systemArmed Forces of the United States. Requests for such Military leave shall also be submitted in writing by April 1 granted for periods of time for the Board's considerationpurpose of fulfilling commitments to the United States Armed Forces. Upon return from such leave, in accordance with the requirements of the such applicable law for the retention of re-employment rights, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule that they would have been had they taught in the College during such period. B. An unpaid d. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to a contract teacher any faculty member upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of any professional association or on its staff. Upon request the state associationBoard may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. D. An unpaid e. A faculty member who is elected or appointed to a political office which requires their absence from duty with the College for an extended period of time shall be granted a political leave of absence without pay. Should they be re-elected or re-appointed to the same political office for an ensuing term, or elected or appointed to a different political office for an ensuing term, their leave of absence shall be terminated. A leave of absence for one semester, without pay, shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of running for public office. f. Child Care Leave shall be granted for no more than two (2) academic year to a faculty member upon their request. The faculty member will be able to return to their former position upon completion of the leave period. This leave will be without pay. Fringe benefits shall be provided for the first sixty (60) days of this leave. Faculty members on child care leave will not accrue seniority while on such leave. g. Mutual Consent leave shall be granted to exceed a faculty member upon their request if it is mutually agreeable to the faculty member and the Board. Such leaves shall be granted for not less than one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingsemester nor more than two (2) semesters. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to At the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceperiod, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention faculty member will be able to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionstheir former position or similar position. Such leave may or may not be without pay and fringe benefits. I. Parental h. A faculty member on unpaid leave shall retain all credit toward Sabbatical Leave, but shall not accrue additional credits while on leave. i. Faculty members on unpaid leave will have priority to return to their former position. j. After twelve (12) months of continuous employment, a disability leave without pay may be requested by the Faculty Member from the Chief Academic Officer. Accumulated sick leave must be used prior to the disability leave. Leave may be granted in accordance with Federal on the approval of the President and State lawthe Board of Trustees. Employees granted parental Disability leave may use accumulated sick leave during part be up to ninety (90) calendar days in length, with fringe benefits covered. k. Temporary full-time Faculty Members may be hired by the Board as replacements for Faculty Members on approved paid or all unpaid leaves of the leaveabsence up to a period of two (2) academic years.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. An employee that chooses any type of leave available to them under the terms of this contract shall not exceed one (1) year aggregate time from work unless specifically granted in their initial leave. If a longer leave period is required than one (1) aggregate year, the Board of Education may grant an extension upon request for leave other than the required provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act. For those employees granted extension of leave for more than one aggregate year for any reason the Employer does not guarantee that the employee will be reinstated in his/her former teaching position. That decision will be at the discretion of the Employer. With the exception of leaves referenced in paragraph C of this article, seniority shall not accrue when an employee is on an unpaid leave of absence. An application requesting a leave of absence pursuant to this Article must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than four (4) weeks prior to the time the leave is to commence. Exceptions shall be made under extenuating circumstances. Employees are encouraged to let the Employer know as soon as possible in order to help the Employer find the best available substitute. All leaves of absence must be in writing setting forth the reasons for the leave of absence and the anticipated length of time; if requested, verification shall be submitted. Any requests for extensions of leaves of absence shall be handled in the same manner as the original request of leave. Employees wishing to return from leave early shall submit a written request at least four (4) weeks prior to the anticipated date of return and the opportunity to return early shall be at the discretion of the Employer. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries, foreign or military teaching programs, Peace Corps, Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full time participant in such program, or cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the said teacher states in writing his intention to return to the school system. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period if financially possible. B. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period if financially possible. C. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall enlist or be inducted for military duty to the extent required by law in any branch of the armed services of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. D. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher bargaining unit member for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other stateschildcare. Said leave shall commence upon the request of the bargaining unit member. It is further provided that: 1. At least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the leave the teacher shall apply to the Board, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; unless the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corpsneed for leave is unforeseeable. 2. A pregnant bargaining unit member may commence said childcare leave prior to, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return subsequent to the birth of her child at her option. 3. The provisions of this leave shall not exempt a teacher from the provisions of the layoff procedure contained in this contract. 4. This leave shall not conflict with the Family and Medical Leave Act. 5. The Board reserves the right to adjust the beginning and ending date to correspond with the beginning and ending date of a school systemyear, semester or marking period, except the dates shall not be in conflict with the doctor's statement of health or the Family and Medical Leave Act. 6. Requests for such The bargaining unit member may terminate the leave with ten (10) work days notice after the birth of her child in the event of the death of the child and provided that she is physically able to perform her normal work assignment. 7. Such childcare leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 available to the bargaining unit member upon termination of her disability benefits, at the option of the bargaining unit member, for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave a maximum of absence of up to one (1) year aggregate year. 8. Said leave shall not constitute accrued seniority or salary step. E. A leave of absence may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is bornfor any purpose. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such Said leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter will not constitute accrued seniority or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionssalary step. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. Employees may make application for unpaid leaves of absence to their transportation director. The application shall contain a statement of the purpose and duration of the leave requested. Application shall be made as soon as possible and at least thirty (30) days in advance, except where conditions absolutely preclude advance notice. An application for an unpaid leave of absence for the purposes stated hereinafter shall be granted under the conditions as follows: 1. An employee who is incapacitated or disabled due to physical or mental illness or accidental injury and has exhausted all earned and accumulated paid leave shall be granted a medical unpaid leave of absence for the duration of his/her disability up to one (1) year. The application for leave in this instance shall contain a physician's statement describing the employee's condition and prognosis for return to work. Return to work is conditioned upon clearance by a physician acceptable by the Employer that the employee is able to perform all the routine and expected tasks of the job. ▪ An employee shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of parental care of his/her newborn child for a period of up to one (1) year which may commence, at the employee's option, at any time prior to, during or upon recovery from the disability period related to pregnancy. An employee adopting a minor child shall be granted to any contract teacher an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to parental care of his/her professional responsibilities; or newly adopted minor child for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave a period of absence of up to one (1) year commencing with the date custody of the child is awarded to the employee. 2. Unpaid leaves of absence shall be granted to employees to fulfill their military obligations to any branch of the United States armed forces. Leaves of absence for purposes other than those listed hereinabove may be granted by the Employer in its discretion and under conditions it deems appropriate. Return to a contract teacher position with the Employer shall be subject to the relative seniority rights of the employees in the classification from which the employee took leave. The Employer may use a substitute worker in the position while the employee is on leave. The employee will be returned to the position if held by a substitute worker upon application for the purpose expiration of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted leave, subject to any contract teacher for reduction in personnel affecting the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officeposition. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. 1. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond the period compensated in section A-1 of this Article may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for one (1) year whichever is lesser. 2. In the event a bargaining unit member becomes unable to perform because of medical reasons arising from whatever cause, such bargaining unit member may be placed on leave up to one (1) year in accordance with Article V, Section 2 of the Michigan Teachers Tenure Act, provided that such bargaining unit member is afforded full procedural rights under Article IV, section 4 of the Act. Upon return from said leave, the bargaining unit member shall provide the Board with written medical certification from a mutually accepted physician that s/he is able to return to work. 3. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year shall be granted upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. a. The period of the leave shall commence no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written leave request. In the event of an emergency and upon request, the period of the leave may commence immediately. Whenever possible, the bargaining unit member should consider requesting a leave period which coincides with the end of a semester. b. The period of leave for an adoptive parent shall commence with the entry of an order by the probate court awarding custody to the adoptive parent. 4. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of participating study at an accredited college or university in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program field reasonably related to his/her the unit member's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. 5. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her study, travel, research or a special teaching assignment which enhances the professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for growth of the Board's considerationbargaining unit member. C. 6. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member in cases where illness or death in the family requires the bargaining unit member's absence for periods beyond that provided for in the purpose sick leave provisions of serving as an elected officer of the state associationthis Article. D. An 7. The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to for any contract teacher for reason upon written application from the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officebargaining unit member. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave 16.1 Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave district during such period. Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study a cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for intention to return to the Board's considerationschool system. C. An unpaid 16.2 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in full-time study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. The Board may approve such leaves for any teacher who has served in the system seven (7) or more consecutive years and after his returning to the school district he shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.3 A military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with state and federal law. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.4 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid 16.5 A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. This section shall not apply to a State of Michigan Senate Office or House of Representatives Office. E. All benefits to which a contract 16.6 Any teacher was entitled at the time his/her desiring an unpaid short-term leave of absence commenced(less than 20 working days) shall apply in writing to the Board stating the purpose and the proposed duration of such leave. The Board shall consider the request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the teacher's application for leave. The Board will notify the teacher of its decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days after its consideration of the request. In case of an emergency the teacher may request in writing an unpaid short-term leave of absence from the Superintendent who shall act as the Board's designee. The Superintendent will notify the teacher within twenty-four (24) hours of his decision. 16.7 If the Board has approved a short-term leave of absence (less than 20 working days) for a teacher, then said teacher's insurance benefits under this agreement shall continue in full force and effect for the duration of this leave. It is expressly understood that said teacher taking leave here-under will not be eligible for any other form of compensation or monetary benefit for the duration of this leave. 16.8 A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick who has exhausted all paid leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibilityavailable, shall be restored to him/her granted, upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the Districtwritten request, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals a leave of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted absence without pay for the remainder duration of the school such illness or disability, not to exceed one (1) year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to or until the end of the first quarter or semester, and the end of leave may be renewed each semester upon request by the first semesterteacher, in writing. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the BoardThe Board may request, in writing, certification of her intention illness of disability, signed by a physician. Leave granted pursuant to return this section shall count toward leave to her formal employment before which the time specified by law for teacher may be entitled under the notification of teacher re-electionsFMLA. I. Parental 16.9 Upon written request of a teacher, the Board may grant a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year subject to renewal at the will of the Board. Said leave shall be granted in accordance without salary, without fringe benefits, and with Federal no loss of previously accumulated seniority. Said teacher shall be hired back at a position for which he/she is certified and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavequalified.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid 1. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any bargaining unit member, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories, or countries; foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programs; or a cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or to serve as a consultant or director of a teaching center. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Fall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the District. 2. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesbargaining unit member upon application, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a bargaining unit member shall be submitted in writing placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Board's considerationFall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. C. An unpaid b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of up his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to one (1) year may notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the District. 3. A military leave of absence without pay and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted to any bargaining unit member who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such a contract teacher leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she worked in the district during such period provided he/she returns before or at the opening of the school year following discharge. 4. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationNorthern Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Education Association, or the National Education Association. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. D. An unpaid 5. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits not to exceed one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher bargaining unit member upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. E. All benefits to which . Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was entitled at the time his/her unpaid the leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her returnwas granted. F. Upon a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the contract teacher’s return to Fall semester, or October 30th for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleWinter semester. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absenceabsence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the teacher shall notify bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsdistrict. I. Parental 6. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted in accordance with Federal to any bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. Said leave shall commence upon request of the bargaining unit member. It is further provided that: a. The reinstatement shall be to the position that the bargaining unit member is certified and State lawqualified for. b. The initial leave period shall be for the duration of the semester when the leave was granted plus one succeeding semester excluding a summer semester. Employees granted parental The leave may use accumulated sick be extended by written request of the bargaining unit member to the Employer. c. A pregnant bargaining unit member ▇▇▇ commence said childcare leave during part or all at her option. d. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the bargaining unit member. e. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. 7. The Employer shall not be held liable for death or injuries sustained by any bargaining unit member while on leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or : foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers' Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; work beneficial to the community or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests Such leave of absence may be renewed for such leave shall be submitted in writing a second year if applied for by April 1 in the first leave of absence. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the District during such period with the exception of cultural travel. For leaves of cultural travel the teachers shall be placed on a salary schedule one position above that occupied during the last year prior to the leave. The taking of a leave as outlined above shall not constitute a break in service, however, seniority shall remain frozen for the Board's considerationduration of the leave. B. An unpaid A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist (one enlistment period) for duty in any branch of up to the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the District during such period. The taking of a military leave shall not constitute a break in service and seniority shall accumulate for the duration of the leave. C. A teacher will be granted a one (1) year may be granted leave without pay prior to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy beginning of, or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled after, at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder conclusion of the school year to campaign for himself/herself or serve in which Public Office. Further extensions shall be granted at the baby is bornwill of the Board. For births Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed on the salary schedule one position above that occur occupied during the summer months (Junelast year prior to taking the leave. The taking of a leave shall not constitute a break in service, July and August) such leave may be extended to however, seniority shall remain frozen for the end duration of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave. D. Teachers on leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Boardas specified in paragraphs A, in writingB, and C above, will be re- assigned to a teaching position providing there is an opening suitable for their qualifications. Notice of her intention to return must be given to her formal employment before the time specified Superintendent by law for April 1 in the notification year preceding their return in order to be assured of teacher re-electionsgreater probability of reassignment. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period and shall be restored to his exact same teaching position or to a position of like nature. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period and shall be restored to his exact same teaching position or to a position of like nature. C. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the national, local or state associationassociation or on its staff. Upon return from such leave, such teachers may be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as they would have been had they taught in the system during such period and shall be restored to his exact same teaching position or to a position of like nature. D. An unpaid A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year may years shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected a public office. Upon return from such leave, a teacher may be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the system during such period. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at Not more than four percent (4%) of the time his/her Faculty shall be permitted unpaid leave leaves of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, a given year. Leaves shall be restored subject to him/her upon his/her returnthe Board's approval. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid requests for such leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid EXCHANGE TEACHING A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories territories, or countries; foreign, embassy and/or provided said teacher states their intention to return to the school district at the expiration of the leave. The letter of application for such leave shall include a plan of the way in which the leave will be spent and its educational relevance. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall submit a report verifying that such leave was used for the purposes for which it was granted. Upon such verification, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of a regular school semester. Notice of desire to return to work must be given by March 1st prior to the termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this· Agreement, and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave. B. FOREIGN OR MILITARY TEACHING A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of participating in foreign or military teaching programs; , provided said teacher states their intention to return to the school district at the expiration of the leave. The letter of application for such leave shall include a plan of the way in which the leave will be spent and its educational relevance. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall submit a report verifying such leave was used for the purposes for which it was granted. Upon such verification, the teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of a regular school semester. Notice of desire to return to work must be given by March 1st prior to the termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this Agreement, and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave. C. PEACE, TEACHERS' OR JOB CORPS A leave of absence of up to two (2) years shall be granted to any tenured teacher upon application for the purpose of joining the Peace Corps, Teacher's Teachers' Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or . Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of a culturalregular school semester. Notice of desire to return to work must be given by March 1st prior to the termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this Agreement, travel and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave. D. ADVANCED STUDY, CULTURAL TRAVEL, OR WORK PROGRAM A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of engaging in advanced study, cultural travel, or work program related to his/her the teacher's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her their intention to return to the school systemdistrict at the expiration of the leave. Requests The letter of application for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to include a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer plan of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year way in which the baby is bornleave will be spent and its educational relevance. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) Upon return from such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceleave, the teacher shall notify submit a report verifying that such leave was used for the Boardpurposes for which it was granted. Upon such verification, the teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in writing, the District during such period. A teacher returning from leave shall resume duty only at the beginning of her intention a regular school semester. Notice of desire to return to her formal employment before work must be given by March 1st prior to the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all termination of the leave. Failure to supply the written notice of desire to return from leave within the specified time limits shall be treated as a violation of the provisions of this Agreement, and the teacher shall be considered as having waived all rights to continued employment and reinstatement. Sick leave shall not accumulate while on such leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. 1. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond the period compensated in section A-1 of this Article may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for one (1) year whichever is lesser. 2. In the event a bargaining unit member becomes unable to perform because of medical reasons arising from whatever cause, such bargaining unit member may be placed on leave up to one (1) year in accordance with Article X, section 2 of the Michigan Teachers Tenure Act, provided that such bargaining unit member is afforded full procedural rights under Article IV, section 4 of the Act. Upon return from said leave, the bargaining unit member shall provide the Board with written medical certification from a mutually accepted physician that s/he is able to return to work. 3. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year shall be granted upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. a. The period of the leave shall commence no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written leave request. In the event of an emergency and upon request, the period of the leave may commence immediately. Whenever possible, the bargaining unit member should consider requesting a leave period which coincides with the end of a semester. b. The period of leave for an adoptive parent shall commence with the entry of an order by the probate court awarding custody to the adoptive parent. 4. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of participating study at an accredited college or university in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program field reasonably related to his/her the unit member's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. 5. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her study, travel, research or a special teaching assignment which enhances the professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for growth of the Board's considerationbargaining unit member. C. 6. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member in cases where illness or death in the family requires the bargaining unit member's absence for periods beyond that provided for in the purpose sick leave provisions of serving as an elected officer of the state associationthis Article. D. An 7. The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence not for up to exceed one (1) year may be granted to for any contract teacher for reason upon written application from the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officebargaining unit member. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid 1. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any bargaining unit member, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories, or countries; foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programs; or a cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or to serve as a consultant or director of a teaching center. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Fall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the district. 2. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesbargaining unit member upon application, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a bargaining unit member shall be submitted in writing placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the Board's considerationFall semester, or October 30th for the Winter semester. C. An unpaid b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absence must notify the Superintendent of up his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to one (1) year may notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the district. 3. A military leave of absence without pay and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted to any bargaining unit member who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such a contract teacher leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she worked in the district during such period provided he/she returns before or at the opening of the school year following discharge. 4. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationNorthern Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Education Association, or the National Education Association. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. D. An unpaid 5. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits not to exceed one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher bargaining unit member upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. E. All benefits to which . Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was entitled at the time his/her unpaid the leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her returnwas granted. F. Upon a. Bargaining unit members requesting said leave must make written application by April 30th for the contract teacher’s return to Fall semester, or October 30th for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleWinter semester. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having b. Bargaining unit members who have been granted a leave of absenceabsence must notify the Superintendent of his/her intended return no later than April 30th for the Fall semester, and October 30th for the Winter semester. It is understood that, by failing to notify the Superintendent within this time frame, the teacher shall notify bargaining unit member irrevocably terminates employment with the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsdistrict. I. Parental 6. A leave of absence without pay or without advancing seniority and without contractual fringe benefits shall be granted in accordance with Federal to any bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. Said leave shall commence upon request of the bargaining unit member. It is further provided that: a. The reinstatement shall be to the position that the bargaining unit member is certified and State lawqualified for. b. The initial leave period shall be for the duration of the semester when the leave was granted plus one succeeding semester excluding a summer semester. Employees granted parental The leave may use accumulated sick be extended by written request of the bargaining unit member to the Employer. c. A pregnant bargaining unit member may commence said childcare leave during part or all at her option. d. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the bargaining unit member. e. Upon return from such leave, a bargaining unit member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she was at the time the leave was granted. 7. The Employer shall not be held liable for death or injuries sustained by any bargaining unit member while on leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. 1. Any bargaining unit member whose personal illness or disability extends beyond the period compensated for in section A-1 of this Article may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for such time as is necessary for complete recovery from such illness or disability or for one (1) year whichever is lesser. 2. In the event a bargaining unit member becomes unable to perform because of medical reasons arising from whatever cause, such bargaining unit member may be placed on leave up to one (1) year in accordance with Article V, Section 2 of the Michigan Teachers Tenure Act, provided that such bargaining unit member is afforded full procedural rights under Article IV, section 4 of the Act. Upon return from said leave, the bargaining unit member shall provide the Board with written medical certification from a mutually accepted physician that they are able to return to work. 3. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year shall be granted upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of childcare. a. The period of the leave shall commence no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written leave request. In the event of an emergency and upon request, the period of the leave may commence immediately. Whenever possible, the bargaining unit member should consider requesting a leave period which coincides with the end of a semester. b. The period of leave for an adoptive parent shall commence with the entry of an order by the probate court awarding custody to the adoptive parent. 4. An unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of participating studying at an accredited college or university in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program field reasonably related to his/her the unit member's professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. 5. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her study, travel, research, or a special teaching assignment which enhances the professional responsibilitiesgrowth of the bargaining unit member. 6. Requests for such Military leave of absence shall be submitted in writing for granted to any teacher who shall be called to active military duty to any branch of the Board's considerationarmed forces of the United States, including the reserve components of each armed forces branch. The Board and the members requiring military leave will abide by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state law. C. 7. An unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon written application from the bargaining unit member in cases where illness or death in the family requires the bargaining unit member's absence for periods beyond that provided for in the purpose sick leave provisions of serving as an elected officer of the state associationthis Article. D. An 8. The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to for any contract teacher for reason upon written application from the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officebargaining unit member. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. Employees may make application for unpaid leaves of absence to Director of Operations. The application shall contain a statement of the purpose and duration of the leave requested. Application shall be made as soon as possible and at least thirty (30) days in advance, except where conditions absolutely preclude advance notice. An application for an unpaid leave of absence for the purposes stated hereinafter shall be granted under the conditions as follows: 1. An employee who is incapacitated or disabled due to physical or mental illness or accidental injury and has exhausted all earned and accumulated paid leave shall be granted a medical unpaid leave of absence for the duration of his/her disability up to one (1) year. The application for leave in this instance shall contain a physician's statement describing the employee's condition and prognosis for return to work. Return to work is conditioned upon clearance by a physician acceptable by the Employer that the employee is able to perform all the routine and expected tasks of the job. An employee shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of parental care of his/her newborn child for a period of up to one (1) year which may commence, at the employee's option, at any time prior to, during or upon recovery from the disability period related to pregnancy. An employee adopting a minor child shall be granted to any contract teacher an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to parental care of his/her professional responsibilities; or newly adopted minor child for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave a period of absence of up to one (1) year commencing with the date custody of the child is awarded to the employee. 2. Unpaid leaves of absence shall be granted to employees to fulfill their military obligations to any branch of the United States armed forces. Leaves of absence for purposes other than those listed hereinabove may be granted by the Employer in its discretion and under conditions it deems appropriate. Return to a contract teacher position with the Employer shall be subject to the relative seniority rights of the employees in the classification from which the employee took leave. The Employer may use a substitute worker in the position while the employee is on leave. The employee will be returned to the position if held by a substitute worker upon application for the purpose expiration of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted leave, subject to any contract teacher for reduction in personnel affecting the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officeposition. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A military leave of absence as allowable by law shall be granted to any Bargaining Unit Member who is inducted or who enlists for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon honorable discharge and return from such service, appropriate consideration will be given for salary opportunities as though the employee had been continually employed. B. A leave of absence up to one (1) year two years may be granted to any contract teacher Bargaining Unit Member with two annual terms of service, upon application, for the purpose of participating participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; activities deemed beneficial to the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasonsschool system, provided such employee said Bargaining Unit Member states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, such Office Personnel shall be submitted in writing by April 1 placed at the same salary step as when they left. C. A leave of absence may be granted to any Bargaining Unit Member upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for or serving in public office. Upon return from such leave, such Office Personnel shall be placed at the same salary steps as when they left. Such leave is limited to two years, renewable at the option of the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid D. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may two years shall be granted granted, upon request, to a contract teacher upon application any employee for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilitieschildbirth or adoption. Requests for such leave A written request shall be submitted in writing for made to the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid , indicating beginning and ending dates of the leave. A medical release may be required before the employee returns to work. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer terminated upon request of the state associationemployee and approval of the Board. Upon return from such leave, if less than one year, Office Personnel shall be placed in the same position on the salary schedule as they were when they left. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher Office Personnel with two annual terms of service, upon written application, for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commencedhealth reasons, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date provided said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of Office Personnel states her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall school system. Application must be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.made within ten

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An The Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence of for up to one (1) year upon the written request of a teacher for reasons of child care, professional development, including studies, travel and special teaching assignments resulting in potential advantage to the school system or for other reasons not otherwise provided in this Article. In determining whether to grant any such leave, the Board shall consider the staffing needs of the District and the availability of a certified and qualified replacement to ensure that the quality of student instruction will not be diminished. B. A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or disability up to one (1) year. The leave may be extended in the discretion of the Board upon request by the teacher. C. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any contract teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school systemDistrict. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position of the salary schedule as if he/she had taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. B. An unpaid D. A uniformed services leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted for uniformed services duty or shall enlist for one tour of duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, as provided by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. E. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging serving as an officer of the State or National Association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave such teachers shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as they would have been had they taught in study related the system during such period. F. Teachers who have been employed for seven (7) years may be granted a sabbatical leave for one (1) year. During said sabbatical leave, the teacher shall be considered to be in the employ of the Board. A teacher, upon return from a sabbatical leave, shall be restored to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave former position or to a position of like nature and status, and shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. Sabbatical leaves shall be granted at the discretion of the Board on the recommendation of the superintendent. C. G. A teacher who has been granted an unpaid leave of absence shall not be entitled to accrue leave days pursuant to Paragraph A of Article X during the period of the leave of absence. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article, a teacher shall not be entitled to advance on the salary schedule as a consequence of such leave. H. On the termination of an unpaid leave, the teacher shall be placed in the position which the teacher held prior to such leave, provided, however, that if the position is no longer in existence, then such teacher shall be placed in a similar position for which he/she is otherwise certified and qualified, subject to the rights of other teachers pursuant to Article XVIII of this Agreement. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall not be granted to a contract teacher for terminated early without the purpose of serving as an elected officer prior approval of the state associationBoard. D. An I. A teacher granted an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving shall agree in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure writing to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance service of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for Board upon the remainder completion of the school year leave. Each leave agreement shall include a requirement that the teacher notify the Board in which writing prior to a specified date that the baby is born. For births that occur during teacher intends to return and if the summer months (Juneteacher fails to give such notice, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end obligation of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions Board to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, re-employ the teacher shall notify terminate and the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavedeemed a voluntary quit.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Upon application, the Board may grant a leave of absence for personal reasons for up to two (2) years. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be assigned the same or an equivalent teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable to the teacher at the beginning of such leave. If said position is unavailable, the teacher shall be assigned to the first available position. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for after three years of service in the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesLake ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Community School District, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave a contract teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in the district during such period, except that the above obligations shall not apply for service beyond the teacher's initial commitment. The provision above shall not deny any rights provided by applicable law. D. A leave of absence up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or its staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed in the same or equivalent position when available. No salary schedule credit shall accrue as a result of the above-mentioned leave. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving in a State or National public office. Upon return from such leave, the Board shall evaluate such experience and if the experience is valid, credit shall be given on the salary schedule and the teacher placed in the same or equivalent position. F. A child care leave of up to twelve (12) months may be granted to any contract teacher. A teacher for adopting a child may have similar leave. Upon return from such leave, the purpose teacher shall be assigned the same or an equivalent teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable at the beginning of campaigning for his/her own candidacy said leave, provided the teacher taught one day more than half a year during the year in which the leave took place. If said position is unavailable the teacher shall be assigned to the first available position. If there is no available position, the teacher shall be placed in a position or serving in an elected public officeon the layoff list according to seniority. Leaves granted under this paragraph may be extended on a yearly basis if there is a mutual agreement between the teacher and the Board. E. All benefits to which a contract G. The teacher was entitled at the time his/her taking an unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently shall have the right to remain in effect fringe benefit programs provided she/he remits payment for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, premiums to the Business Office. Payment of such premiums is subject to approval of carrier. H. All requests for the leaves of absence mentioned above shall be restored in writing on the form provided by the Board and should, whenever possible, be received at least ninety (90) days prior to him/her upon the intended beginning of such leave. All requests for returning from the leaves mentioned must be received by the Board of Education no less than ninety (90) days prior to the intended date of return when known by the teacher that far in advance. All requests mentioned above for leaves of absence must contain an expected beginning date and an expected return date. I. The Board may request medical verification of an employee's disability or of his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure ability to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Boardwork. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave 16.1 Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave district during such period. Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study a cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for intention to return to the Board's considerationschool system. C. An unpaid 16.2 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in full-time study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. The Board may approve such leaves for any teacher who has served in the system seven (7) or more consecutive years and after his returning to the school district he shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.3 A military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with state and federal law. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.4 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid 16.5 A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. This section shall not apply to a State of Michigan Senate Office or House of Representatives Office. E. All benefits to which a contract 16.6 Any teacher was entitled at the time his/her desiring an unpaid short-term leave of absence commenced, and which are currently (less than 20 working days) shall apply in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return writing to the District, Board stating the District purpose and the proposed duration of such leave. The Board shall endeavor to place consider the certificated employee request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the teacher's application for leave. The Board will notify the teacher of its decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days after its consideration of the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance request. In case of an emergency the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied teacher may request in writing. Failure to return to the District from writing an unpaid short-term leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by of absence from the Superintendent who shall act as the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence's designee. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, Superintendent will notify the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionshis decision. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corpsterritories, Teacher's Corps, ’s Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, responsibilities provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed one step higher on the Board's considerationsalary schedule from his position prior to said leave. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year year, renewable at the discretion of the Board may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university which is reasonably related to his/her his professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the District during such period. D. A leave of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as child care of an elected officer infant or severely ill older child or an adopted child shall be granted a teacher upon written request. Said teacher shall submit the written request at least six (6) weeks before the anticipated date of the state associationcommencement of the leave except in an emergency caused by an unexpected severe illness of a child. D. An unpaid E. In the written request, the teacher shall specify whether the leave of absence not is desired for one or two semesters. If unforeseen circumstances should cause the teacher to exceed request to return prior to the originally requested date, the Board may approve early return depending upon the arrangements that have been made with the teacher’s replacement. F. Upon return from leave, the teacher will be assigned to the same or equivalent level teaching position. Upon return from leave, a teacher shall be placed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee step higher on the salary schedule.schedule from the position held prior to said leave provided that he/she taught at least one G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to (1) complete semester before the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance commencement of the date said leave is to commenceleave. The leave shall be granted for In the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births event that occur during the summer months one (June, July and August1) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absencesemester was not completed, the teacher shall notify resume the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before same position on the time specified by law for salary schedule as when the notification of teacher re-electionsleave commenced. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one two (12) year school years may be granted to any contract teacher employee, upon written application to and prior written approval by the Superintendent or his/her designee and the Board, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to hisher/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such said employee states hisher/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall Such requests should be submitted to the Superintendent or his/her designee by July 1. Upon return from such leave, an employee shall receive the same salary he/she would have received had he/she taught in writing by April 1 the District during such period, providing such experience gained during the leave of absence is allowable and recognized in the retirement system (PSERS), and providing the employee has signed a letter of agreement to return to the employment of the District for a period of time equal to the Board's considerationleave. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one two (12) year school years may be granted to a contract teacher any employee, upon written application to and prior written approval by the Superintendent or his/her designee and the Board, for the purpose of engaging in a course of study at an accredited college or university that is reasonably related to his/his or her professional responsibilities. Requests Upon return from such leave, an employee shall receive the same salary he/ she would have received had he/she taught in the District during such period, providing such experience gained during the leave of absence is allowable and recognized in the retirement system (PSERS) and providing the employee has signed a letter of agreement to return to the employment of the District for such leave shall be submitted in writing for a period of time equal to the Board's considerationleave. C. An All benefits to which an employee was entitled at the time her/his leave of absence commenced, including unused sick leave and credit toward sabbatical eligibility shall be restored to her/him upon her/his return to active employment with the School District. The employee shall not be entitled to any benefits or accumulate any credits or eligibility toward any benefits provided by the District to employees on the District’s active payroll, including sick leave or credit toward any sabbatical eligibility, for the duration of such unpaid leave of absence of up and until said employee returns to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationactive employment. D. An Upon written application, an unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.two

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A teacher upon written request submitted by April 1 shall be granted a leave of absence for a full school year. Any request after April 1, the Board is not obligated to grant the leave unless a replacement can be secured. The teacher must begin and return from the leave at the end of a school year. 1. While on leave teachers shall not continue to accrue seniority or proceed up the salary schedule. 2. A leave will not be granted for purposes of full-time employment with another school district. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories territories, or countries; foreigncounties, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers' Corps or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationprograms. B. An unpaid C. A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract any teacher who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. D. A leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected a public office. E. All benefits to which A teacher upon written request, submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance when possible, shall be granted a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid child care leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored the purpose of parental care of a newborn child for the remainder of the term or school year or for the full term or school year following the date of the teacher's recovery from the disability period attendant to him/her upon his/her returnthe birth of the child. F. Upon Unpaid childcare leave as provided for in Section E shall also be available to teachers upon the contract teacher’s return to adoption of a child. The date of adoption will be substituted for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduledate of birth. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves Upon written application submitted no later than April 1, a teacher shall be applied granted a leave of absence for and granted up to two (2) full terms, for the purpose of engaging in not less than half-time study at an accredited college or denied university. The teacher shall present certified documentation from the educational institution of attendance as no less than a half-time student in writing. Failure to return an area related to the District from an unpaid continuation of a career in education. H. In all cases whereby a teacher requests and is granted a leave of absence under the terms of this Master Agreement, the conditions of said leave of absence shall be stated to the satisfaction of both parties and recorded on the "Leave of Absence Form”. The disposition of this form will be: one copy to the Board of Education, one copy is to be retained by that person requesting the leave of absence, and one copy to the Association. All leaves in this Article shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All leaves of absence may be extended upon request by the teacher and approval by the Board of Education 2. All leaves of absence shall be for the remainder of a term or school year, or full term or school year, at its expiration will be considered a resignationthe option of the teacher, unless such leave has been extended otherwise arranged with and approved by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request3. A request for maternity teacher desiring to return from leave and at the length beginning of time requested must be submitted a school year shall notify the district of his/her intent to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance return on or before April 1 of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted preceding school year. I. Short-term unpaid leaves for the remainder of the school year in unusual, extenuating and/or emergency situations which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such do not qualify for FMLA leave may be extended to the end taken only upon approval of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above Superintendent. J. Unpaid leave requests which qualify for leave under Family Medical Leave Act must be taken pursuant to FMLA guidelines and run concurrent with the superintendent's approval. After having been any additional unpaid leave time granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsunder this article. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to four (4) years shall be granted to any Association Member with a minimum of one (1) year in the system who is inducted or who enlists for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon honorable discharge and return from such service, appropriate consideration will be given for salary opportunities as though the employee had been continually employed. B. A leave of absence up to two years may be granted to any contract teacher Association Member with two annual terms of service, upon application, for the purpose of participating participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; activities deemed beneficial to the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasonsschool system, provided such employee said Association Member states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, such Office Personnel shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed at the Board's considerationsame salary step as when they left. B. An unpaid C. A leave of absence of for up to one (1) year two years may be granted to a contract teacher any Association Member, upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher application, for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationMichigan Education Association of Office Personnel. Upon return from such leave, such Office Personnel shall be placed at the same salary step as when they left. D. An unpaid A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher Association Member upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled . Upon return from such leave, such Office Personnel shall be placed at the time his/her unpaid same salary steps as when they left. Such leave is limited to two years, renewable at the option of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity E. A leave of absence of up to two years shall be granted, upon request, to any employee for the purpose of childbirth or adoption. A written request shall be made to the Board, indicating beginning and ending dates of the leave. A medical release may be required before the employee returns to work. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the employee and approval of the Board. Upon return from such leave, if less than one year, Office Personnel shall be placed in the same position on the salary schedule as they were when they left. F. A leave of absence of up to two years shall be granted to any Office Personnel with two annual terms of service, upon request. A request written application, for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date health reasons, provided said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of Office Personnel states her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified school system. Application must be made within ten (10) calendar days after the expiration of accumulated sick days, and must include an estimated date of return. Medical verification of the illness or disability shall be provided to the Board. The Board agrees to continue to purchase the insurance benefits provided by law this Agreement for ninety calendar days after the notification expiration of teacher re-electionsthe individual Bargaining Unit Member's accumulated sick days, provided the Bargaining Unit Member has applied for an unpaid leave of absence and it has been approved. I. Parental leave G. Unpaid leaves of absence not addressed in other sections of this contract shall be granted requested in accordance with Federal advance and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all approved at the discretion of the Board. If the approved leave is longer than two (2) days, the cost of insurance benefits shall be deducted on a prorated basis. Proration shall be made by dividing the costs of the employee's annual insurance premiums including annuity by the number of days worked per year (e.g., 40 weeks = 200 days), then multiplying that amount by the number of days of unpaid leave. H. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 will be controlling in those individual cases where its provisions of benefits exceed those of this contract.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid a. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher faculty member upon application for the purpose of advanced study. Upon request the Board may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. b. A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work cultural program related to his/her their professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee that said faculty member states his/her their intention to return to this College. c. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any faculty member who shall be inducted or who shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the school systemArmed Forces of the United States. Requests for such Military leave shall also be submitted in writing by April 1 granted for periods of time for the Board's considerationpurpose of fulfilling commitments to the United States Armed Forces. Upon return from such leave, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable law for the retention of re-employment rights, a faculty member shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule that they would have been had they taught in the College during such period. B. An unpaid d. A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to a contract teacher any faculty member upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of any professional association or on its staff. Upon request the state associationBoard may extend such leave beyond the two (2) year limit if it so desires. D. An unpaid e. A faculty member who is elected or appointed to a political office which requires their absence from duty with the College for an extended period of time shall be granted a political leave of absence without pay. Should they be re-elected or re-appointed to the same political office for an ensuing term, or elected or appointed to a different political office for an ensuing term, their leave of absence shall be terminated. A leave of absence for one semester, without pay, shall be granted to any faculty member upon application for the purpose of running for public office. f. Child Care Leave shall be granted for no more than two (2) academic years to a faculty member upon their request. The faculty member will be able to return to their former position upon completion of the leave period. This leave will be without pay. Fringe benefits shall be provided for the first sixty (60) days of this leave. Faculty members on child care leave will not accrue seniority while on such leave. g. Mutual Consent leave shall be granted to exceed a faculty member upon their request if it is mutually agreeable to the faculty member and the Board. Such leaves shall be granted for not less than one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingsemester nor more than two (2) semesters. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to At the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceperiod, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention faculty member will be able to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionstheir former position or similar position. Such leave may or may not be without pay and fringe benefits. I. Parental h. A faculty member on approved unpaid leave (as outlined within this article) shall retain all credit toward Sabbatical Leave, but shall not accrue additional credits while on leave. i. Faculty members on an approved unpaid leave will have priority to return to their former position. j. After twelve (12) months of continuous employment, a disability leave without pay may be requested by the Faculty Member from the Chief Academic Officer. Accumulated sick leave must be used prior to the disability leave. Leave may be granted in accordance with Federal on the approval of the President and State lawthe Board of Trustees. Employees granted parental Disability leave may use accumulated sick leave during part be up to ninety (90) calendar days in length, with fringe benefits covered. k. Temporary full-time Faculty Members may be hired by the Board as replacements for Faculty Members on approved paid or all unpaid leaves of the leaveabsence up to a period of two (2) academic years.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. ‌ A. An unpaid Upon application, the Board may grant a leave of absence for personal reasons for up to two (2) years. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be assigned to an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable to the teacher at the beginning of such leave. For sake of this contract, equivalent means full-time teaching position equals full-time teaching position. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for after three years of service in the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesLake ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Community School District, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave a contract teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in the district during such period, except that the above obligations shall not apply for service beyond the teacher's initial commitment. The provision above shall not deny any rights provided by applicable law. D. A leave of absence up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or its staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed an equivalent vacant teaching position. No salary schedule credit shall accrue as a result of the above-mentioned leave. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving in a State or National public office. Upon return from such leave, the Board shall evaluate such experience and if the experience is valid, credit shall be given on the salary schedule and the teacher placed in an equivalent vacant teaching position. F. A child care leave of up to twelve (12) months may be granted to any contract teacher. A teacher for adopting a child may have similar leave. Upon return from such leave, the purpose teacher shall be assigned an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable at the beginning of campaigning for his/her own candidacy said leave, provided the teacher taught one day more than half a year during the year in which he leave took place. If there is no available position, the teacher shall be placed in a position or serving in an elected public officeon the layoff list according to seniority. Leaves granted under this paragraph may be extended on a yearly basis if there is a mutual agreement between the teacher and the Board. E. All benefits to which a contract G. The teacher was entitled at the time his/her taking an unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently shall have the right to remain in effect fringe benefit programs provided she/he remits payment for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, premiums to the Business Office. Payment of such premiums is subject to approval of carrier. H. All requests for the leaves of absence mentioned above shall be restored in writing on the form provided by the Board and should, whenever possible, be received at least ninety (90) days prior to him/her upon the intended beginning of such leave. All requests for returning from the leaves mentioned must be received by the Board of Education no less than ninety (90) days prior to the intended date of return when known by the teacher that far in advance. All requests mentioned above for leaves of absence must contain an expected beginning date and an expected return date. I. The Board may request medical verification of an employee's disability or of his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure ability to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Boardwork. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A teacher upon written request submitted by April 1 shall be granted a leave of absence for a full school year. Any request after April 1, the Board is not obligated to grant the leave unless a replacement can be secured. The teacher must begin and return from the leave at the end of a school year. 1. While on leave teachers shall not continue to accrue seniority or proceed up the salary schedule. 2. A leave will not be granted for purposes of full-time employment with another school district. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories territories, or countries; foreigncounties, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers' Corps or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationprograms. B. An unpaid C. A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract any teacher who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. D. A leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected a public office. E. All benefits to which A teacher upon written request, submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance when possible, shall be granted a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid child care leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored the purpose of parental care of a newborn child for the remainder of the term or school year or for the full term or school year following the date of the teacher's recovery from the disability period attendant to him/her upon his/her returnthe birth of the child. F. Upon Unpaid childcare leave as provided for in Section E shall also be available to teachers upon the contract teacher’s return to adoption of a child. The date of adoption will be substituted for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduledate of birth. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves Upon written application submitted no later than April 1, a teacher shall be applied granted a leave of absence for and granted up to two (2) full terms, for the purpose of engaging in not less than half-time study at an accredited college or denied university. The teacher shall present certified documentation from the educational institution of attendance as no less than a half-time student in writing. Failure to return an area related to the District from an unpaid continuation of a career in education. H. In all cases whereby a teacher requests and is granted a leave of absence under the terms of this Master Agreement, the conditions of said leave of absence shall be stated to the satisfaction of both parties and recorded on the "Leave of Absence Form”. The disposition of this form will be: one copy to the Board of Education, one copy is to be retained by that person requesting the leave of absence, and one copy to the Association. All leaves in this Article shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All leaves of absence may be extended upon request by the teacher and approval by the Board of Education 2. All leaves of absence shall be for the remainder of a term or school year, or full term or school year, at its expiration will be considered a resignationthe option of the teacher, unless such leave has been extended otherwise arranged with and approved by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request3. A request for maternity teacher desiring to return from leave and at the length beginning of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the a school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, district of his/her intention intent to return to her formal employment on or before April 1 of the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionspreceding school year. I. Parental leave shall Short-term unpaid leaves for unusual, extenuating and/or emergency situations may be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all taken only upon approval of the leaveSuperintendent.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreignterritories, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the etc., Peace Corps, Teacher's Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention in writing to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationdistrict during such a period. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to a contract any teacher upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in the study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such leave. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence may be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on his/her salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she taught in the district during such period. The employee shall have the right to return to active employment immediately upon return from active duty or at the beginning of the school year immediately following the end of his/her period of active duty. The employee will notify the superintendent of his/her intention to return to work within 30 days of release from active duty. D. A leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for childcare following a birth/adoption leave under Section 4.4 A. 1. A teacher on childcare leave shall receive the purpose health insurance benefits provided for under this collective agreement for a period of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year. The teacher will notify the Board forty-five (45) days prior to the last day of the school year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure intent to return to the District from an following the period of unpaid leave at its expiration will leave. Failure to do so means the position is vacant and may be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended posted by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Section A— Leave of Absence A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application and approval of the Board, for the purpose of participating participation in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Teachers Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, programs provided such employee said teacher states his/her in writing an intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed at the Board's considerationsame position on the salary schedule as the teacher had upon leaving the district. B. An unpaid Section B— Military Leave of Absence A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher would have been had the teacher taught in the district during such period, but in no event shall this exceed four (4) years or one (1) term, whichever is greater. Section C— Association Leave of Absence A leave of absence of up to one two (12) year may years shall be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilitiesserving as an officer of the Union, the Association, or its staff. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher had upon leaving the district. Section D— Public Office Leave of Absence A leave of absence—not to exceed four (4) years—shall be granted to any teacher upon application and approval of the Board for the Board's considerationpurpose of campaigning for, or serving in, public office. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as the teacher had upon leaving the district. C. An unpaid Section E— Maternity and Child Care Leaves of Absence A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may plus any unfinished school year shall be granted to a contract teacher for upon written request and upon proper certification of pregnancy by the purpose employee’s physician or after the birth of serving as an elected officer a child. The leave will commence at a time solely determined by the employee in consultation with a physician, provided that such date shall be at least thirty (30) days following the written request. Such request will indicate the termination date of the state associationleave. In cases of emergency, the thirty (30) day notice may be waived. No teacher shall be required to teach beyond the fourth month of pregnancy. During said leave, the teacher shall maintain tenure, insurance benefits on a self-pay basis, accumulated allowable leave days, and all other rights provided in the professional agreement. Reinstatement to former teaching position, if possible, or a position of like nature shall be granted prior to the termination or at termination of said leave, provided the employee, in consultation with a physician, deems it advisable to return to service and provided further said teacher gives sixty (60) days notice to return prior to the start of the next full term, quarter, or marking period. If a teacher chooses not to return at the termination date of the leave but requests an extension of said leave, if approved by the Board, the teacher shall retain the right to be restored to the teacher’s former position, if possible, or to a position of like nature. A teacher returning from leave provided in this paragraph shall be placed at the position on the salary schedule commensurate with prior teaching experience. A teacher in the process of adopting a child may receive a similar leave. This leave may be extended for additional years for child care upon written application by the teacher with the approval of the Board. D. An Section F— Other Leaves of Absence Leaves of absence without pay for reasons other than sickness, accident, or military will, upon proper application and approval by the Board, be granted up to a period of two (2) years to teachers who have two (2) or more years of service. Teachers who are re-employed after such leave shall retain the yearly status on the salary schedule they had at the time of the leave. Section G— Extension of Leaves of Absence When a leave is granted at less than the optimum length allowed by definition in the previous sections of this article, then request for extension will be granted. Section H— Return from Leaves of Absence All teachers on an unpaid leave of absence not must give written notice to exceed one (1) the director of personnel by March 15th of the year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose leave expires of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return intention to the Districtreturn, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same request an extension, or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingresign. Failure to return to furnish such notice may, at the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length discretion of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention lead to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted dismissal proceedings in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leaveTenure Act.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. Employees may make application for unpaid leaves of absence to Director of Operations. The application shall contain a statement of the purpose and duration of the leave requested. Application shall be made as soon as possible and at least thirty (30) days in advance, except where conditions absolutely preclude advance notice. An application for an unpaid leave of absence for the purposes stated hereinafter shall be granted under the conditions as follows: 1. An employee who is incapacitated or disabled due to physical or mental illness or accidental injury and has exhausted all earned and accumulated paid leave shall be granted a medical unpaid leave of absence for the duration of his/her disability up to one (1) year. The application for leave in this instance shall contain a physician's statement describing the employee's condition and prognosis for return to work. Return to work is conditioned upon clearance by a physician acceptable by the Employer that the employee is able to perform all the routine and expected tasks of the job. An employee shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of parental care of his/her newborn child for a period of up to one (1) year year, which may commence, at the employee's option, at any time prior to, during or upon recovery from the disability period related to pregnancy. An employee adopting a minor child shall be granted to any contract teacher an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to parental care of his/her professional responsibilities; or newly adopted minor child for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave a period of absence of up to one (1) year commencing with the date custody of the child is awarded to the employee. 2. Unpaid leaves of absence shall be granted to employees to fulfill their military obligations to any branch of the United States armed forces. Leaves of absence for purposes other than those listed hereinabove may be granted by the Employer in its discretion and under conditions it deems appropriate. Return to a contract teacher position with the Employer shall be subject to the relative seniority rights of the employees in the classification from which the employee took leave. The Employer may use a substitute worker in the position while the employee is on leave. The employee will be returned to the position if held by a substitute worker upon application for the purpose expiration of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted leave, subject to any contract teacher for reduction in personnel affecting the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officeposition. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or ’s Corps of Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; programs, or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her his professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, responsibilities provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed on one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of campaigning engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. C. Following the birth or adoption of a child, a teacher shall be entitled to unpaid child care leave, subject to the following provisions: 1. The teacher must request, in writing, a leave of absence at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the expected date for such leave. 2. The initial leave period may be for the duration of the semester when the leave commences (if during a semester), plus two consecutive semesters. A leave period is considered to be one semester. 3. Upon returning from child care leave, the teacher shall be given the same, like, or similar position to which her/his qualifications and seniority would entitle her/him. 4. Any teacher adopting a child and wishing to utilize these provisions shall give notice as soon as possible as to when such leave is desired. 5. For seniority and salary schedule purposes, the teacher shall be given credit for a full semester during which time said leave commences, if during a semester. 6. Continuation of insurance benefits will be provided to August 31 of the school year as provided in Paragraph C, Article XXIII, if the unpaid child care leave begins during the second semester; otherwise, such benefits shall be provided on a pro rata share of the insurance year, based on the percentage of the year worked. 7. The teacher shall retain the unused sick leave accumulation as held at the start of the leave of absence (unless all of the sick leave is used during the maternity leave). D. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted, enlist, or volunteer for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. A leave of absence shall not be extended beyond one enlistment, draft, or voluntary period of service. E. A leave of absence shall be granted for requests which involve education, civic, or family obligations or responsibilities. F. A teacher on unpaid leave of absence is subject to layoff in accordance with his/her seniority and certification. Unpaid leave time is not a part of experience on the salary schedule or towards seniority in a layoff situation. A leave of absence does not count in compiling years accruing to tenure. Upon return from such leave, in the event that the Board of Education deems it necessary, a physical examination by a physician may be required and paid for by the teacher to determine said teacher’s ability to perform his/her duties satisfactorily. Said teacher ▇▇▇, at his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits expense, submit to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time Board, the findings of another physician to determine said teacher’s ability to perform his/her unpaid duties satisfactorily. G. An employee, after having used all available personal leave days, upon advance notice and when a substitute teacher is available, may take a maximum of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon five (5) days without pay from his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return contracted calendar. These days are not accumulative nor are they subtracted from illness days. The Family Medical Act (FMLA) shall supersede any medical leave language in this Agreement that may be contrary to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduleAct. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries, foreign or military teaching programs, the Peace Corps, teacher's cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided said teacher states his intention to return to the school system. B. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. C. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesteacher, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. The teacher will not be given credit on the salary schedule while serving as an officer or on the staff of the Association. D. An unpaid A leave of absence of not to exceed less than one (1) year nor more than four (4) years may be granted to any contract teacher, upon application, for the purpose of campaigning for, or serving in, a public office. The teacher shall not be given credit on the salary schedule while campaigning for, or serving in, a public office. E. A leave of absence without pay shall be granted for one (1) year, renewable upon application, to any teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy maternity or serving adoption. A request in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave case of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, adoption shall be restored filed upon notification that the child will be placed for adoption. A teacher shall be entitled to him/her return to service with the Charlevoix Public Schools only upon his/her returncertification by a doctor that she is physically capable of performing the duties of teacher. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return from leave as approved by the board under this article, a teacher shall be returned to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position, if existing, as the position as that was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writingleft originally. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered If such a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceposition does not exist, the teacher shall notify be returned to a similar position, as close to the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionsoriginal one as is reasonably possible. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid After a minimum of five (5) years of service with the Shiawassee RESD leave of absence of up to one two (12) year years may be granted to any contract teacher employee, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching education programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Teacher Corps, or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such programprograms; or a culturalprovided said employee states, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasonsin writing, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school systemShiawassee RESD. Requests Should a request for such leave be denied, an explanation shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationprovided. B. An A leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any employee, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. Should a request for leave be denied, an explanation shall be provided. C. A military leave of absence shall be granted to any employee who shall be inducted or recalled to duty or shall enlist for military duty during periods of national emergency in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, an employee shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he/she would have been had he/she been employed in the RESD during such period. D. A leave of absence not to exceed four (4) years may be granted to any employee upon application for the purpose of serving in a public office. E. The Board shall grant to any employee an unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year for the purpose of child care. The leave shall commence upon written request of the employee to the Superintendent and include the beginning and ending dates of said leave. The leave of absence may be renewed upon written request by the employee and approval by the Board of Education. It is further provided that: 1. The reinstatement shall be to the employee's former position. 2. In the event of death of the object child of the leave, the leave of absence may be terminated upon request of the employee. 3. The employee shall have the option to purchase health insurance as allowed by the carrier while on leave. F. Any employee may request an unpaid leave of absence to a maximum of two (2) years by written application to the Board. Approval of the request will be at the sole discretion of the Board. A voluntary unpaid leave and reinstatement to the position shall be consistent with the remainder of this Article. G. Employees who have been granted an unpaid leave, as described in this Article, shall be eligible for an extended period of health and hospitalization insurance coverage commencing on the effective date of the leave and terminating not later than August 31 of the current contract year. The extension shall be limited to a period of three (3) months (63 work days) and granted on the basis of one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application month (21 work days) extension for the purpose every three (3) months (63 work days) of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of continuous employment up to one the maximum extension period of three (13) year months (63 work days). Any employee may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commencedpurchase term life insurance, dental, vision, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted LTD insurance for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and AugustAugust 31) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all the policy of the leaveinsurance carrier.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave who shall be submitted inducted or shall enlist for military duty in writing by April 1 for any branch of the Board's considerationarmed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up not to one exceed four (14) year may years shall be granted to a contract any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging campaigning for, or serving in study related to his/her professional responsibilitiesa public office. Requests for Upon return of such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing for the Board's considerationsystem during such period. C. An A female teacher shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for maternity leave upon request. The leave shall be for the balance of the semester that the birth takes place and one additional semester if requested by the teacher. If the teacher does not desire a leave of absence she shall be allowed to use her accumulated sick leave for pregnancy. A pregnancy shall be considered a temporary disability and the teacher’s physician shall make the determination as to when the teacher has to halt her teaching duties, and as to when she should return to her teaching duties. If the teacher is on an unpaid maternity leave of absence her hospitalization insurance benefits will continue, and she shall receive credit for experience on the salary schedule for the balance of the semester that the leave of absence commences only. A teacher shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for childcare upon request. The leave shall be for the balance of the semester that the birth/adoption takes place and for one additional semester if requested by the teacher. D. A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability and who has exhausted all sick leave available shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of such illness or disability up to one (1) year may year. Thereafter, the leave will be granted to a contract teacher for given solely at the purpose of serving as an elected officer discretion of the state associationBoard of Education. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed E. Upon request, a one (1) year may multi-purpose leave shall be granted to any contract teacher for who has eight (8) years of service in the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid District. This leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return have sound educational values to the District, the District . This leave shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated not terminate less than one (1) year and shall advance the employee cannot be extended beyond one (1) year. A teacher on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity above leave shall be granted upon request. A request not accrue seniority but shall accrue experience for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionssalary schedule purposes. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An ▇. ▇▇ unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An ▇. ▇▇ unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An ▇. ▇▇ unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An ▇. ▇▇ unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid Upon application, the Board may grant a leave of absence for personal reasons for up to two (2) years. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be assigned to an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable to the teacher at the beginning of such leave. For sake of this contract, equivalent means full-time teaching position equals full-time teaching position. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for after three years of service in the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other statesLake ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Community School District, territories or countries; foreignupon application, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in writing for the Board's considerationdistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave a contract teacher shall be placed on the same position on the salary schedule as she/he would have been had she/he taught in the district during such period, except that the above obligations shall not apply for service beyond the teacher's initial commitment. The provision above shall not deny any rights provided by applicable law. D. A leave of absence up to two (2) years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or its staff. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be placed an equivalent vacant teaching position. No salary schedule credit shall accrue as a result of the above-mentioned leave. D. An unpaid E. A leave of absence not to exceed one four (14) year years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving in a State or National public office. Upon return from such leave, the Board shall evaluate such experience and if the experience is valid, credit shall be given on the salary schedule and the teacher placed in an equivalent vacant teaching position. F. A child care leave of up to twelve (12) months may be granted to any contract teacher. A teacher for adopting a child may have similar leave. Upon return from such leave, the purpose teacher shall be assigned an equivalent vacant teaching position and shall be paid at the salary step on the salary schedule immediately higher than the step applicable at the beginning of campaigning for his/her own candidacy said leave, provided the teacher taught one day more than half a year during the year in which he leave took place. If there is no available position, the teacher shall be placed in a position or serving in an elected public officeon the layoff list according to seniority. Leaves granted under this paragraph may be extended on a yearly basis if there is a mutual agreement between the teacher and the Board. E. All benefits to which a contract G. The teacher was entitled at the time his/her taking an unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently shall have the right to remain in effect fringe benefit programs provided she/he remits payment for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, premiums to the Business Office. Payment of such premiums is subject to approval of carrier. H. All requests for the leaves of absence mentioned above shall be restored in writing on the form provided by the Board and should, whenever possible, be received at least ninety (90) days prior to him/her upon the intended beginning of such leave. All requests for returning from the leaves mentioned must be received by the Board of Education no less than ninety (90) days prior to the intended date of return when known by the teacher that far in advance. All requests mentioned above for leaves of absence must contain an expected beginning date and an expected return date. I. The Board may request medical verification of an employee's disability or of his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure ability to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Boardwork. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corpsterritories, Teacher's Corps, ’s Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her their professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, responsibilities provided such employee said teacher states his/her their intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for placed one step higher on the Board's considerationsalary schedule from their position prior to said leave. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year year, renewable at the discretion of the Board may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university which is reasonably related to his/her their professional responsibilities. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing for the Board's considerationDistrict during such period. C. An unpaid A military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Upon return from such leave, a teacher shall be placed at the same position of the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the District during such period. D. A leave of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as childcare of an elected officer infant or severely ill older child or an adopted child shall be granted a teacher upon written request. Said teacher shall submit the written request at least six (6) weeks before the anticipated date of the state associationcommencement of the leave except in an emergency caused by an unexpected severe illness of a child. D. An unpaid E. In the written request, the teacher shall specify whether the leave of absence not is desired for one or two semesters. If unforeseen circumstances should cause the teacher to exceed request to return prior to the originally requested date, the Board may approve early return depending upon the arrangements that have been made with the teacher’s replacement. F. Upon return from leave, the teacher will be assigned to the same or equivalent level teaching position. Upon return from leave, a teacher shall be placed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee step higher on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure schedule from the position held prior to return to said leave if they taught at least one (1) complete semester before the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance commencement of the date said leave is to commenceleave. The leave shall be granted for In the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births event that occur during the summer months one (June, July and August1) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absencesemester was not completed, the teacher shall notify resume the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before same position on the time specified by law for salary schedule as when the notification of teacher re-electionsleave commenced. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other school districts, states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers’ Corps or Job Corps as a full-full- time participant in such program; or a cultural, cultural travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public officechild care. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid A military leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored granted to him/her upon his/her returnany teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. F. Upon A voluntary personal leave of absence may be granted to a teacher not affected by a lay-off in the contract teacher’s return event that a reduction in staff is deemed necessary subject to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule.following restrictions: G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall 1. Application must be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return made to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended Superintendent by May 15 for the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commencefollowing school year. The leave shall will be granted for only from the remainder end of the school teacher’s contract year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or next teacher contract year. 2. The Board must be able to fill the end position of the first semesterteacher requesting the leave with a teacher currently on the staff, thereby preventing a teacher with less seniority being laid off. 3. Any exceptions Once the leave is granted, the agreement regarding the leave is binding to both parties. 4. At the above must be with time the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absenceexpires, the teacher shall notify be returned to the Boardposition he/she held or, in writingcases of further reduction of staff, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave he/she shall be subject to the provisions of Article XV. Additional volunteer personal leaves may be granted in accordance with Federal to the teacher who requests such and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of meets the criteria for the leave. 5. A teacher shall receive no insurance benefits at Board expense, but may elect to continue insurance benefits by paying the premium at the Superintendent’s office. This section is contingent upon approval by the respective insurance carrier. 6. The employer shall have the sole discretion in the granting of such a leave.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid leave 16.1 Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Corps or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such programprograms; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee said teacher states his/her his intention to return to the school system. Requests for Upon return from such leave leave, a teacher shall be submitted placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave district during such period. Leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher any teacher, upon application application, for the purpose of engaging in study a cultural travel or work program related to his professional responsibilities, provided the teacher states his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for intention to return to the Board's considerationschool system. C. An unpaid 16.2 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to any teacher, upon application, for the purpose of engaging in full-time study at an accredited college or university reasonably related to his professional responsibilities. The Board may approve such leaves for any teacher who has served in the system seven (7) or more consecutive years and after his returning to the school district he shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.3 A military leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with state and federal law. Upon return from such leave, a contract teacher shall be placed at the same position on the salary schedule as he would have been had he taught in the district during such period. 16.4 A leave of absence of up to one (1) year shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state associationAssociation or on its staff. D. An unpaid 16.5 A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may shall be granted to any contract teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy for, or serving in an elected in, a public office. This section shall not apply to a State of Michigan Senate Office or House of Representatives Office. E. All benefits to which a contract 16.6 Any teacher was entitled at the time his/her desiring an unpaid short-term leave of absence commenced(less than 20 working days) shall apply in writing to the Board stating the purpose and the proposed duration of such leave. The Board shall consider the request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the teacher's application for leave. The Board will notify the teacher of its decision in writing within seven (7) calendar days after its consideration of the request. In case of an emergency the teacher may request in writing an unpaid short- term leave of absence from the Superintendent who shall act as the Board's designee. The Superintendent will notify the teacher within twenty-four (24) hours of his decision. 16.7 If the Board has approved a short-term leave of absence (less than 20 working days) for a teacher, then said teacher's insurance benefits under this agreement shall continue in full force and effect for the duration of this leave. It is expressly understood that said teacher taking leave here-under will not be eligible for any other form of compensation or monetary benefit for the duration of this leave. 16.8 A teacher who is unable to teach because of personal illness or disability, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick who has exhausted all paid leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibilityavailable, shall be restored to him/her granted, upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the Districtwritten request, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals a leave of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted absence without pay for the remainder duration of the school such illness or disability, not to exceed one (1) year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to or until the end of the first quarter or semester, and the end of leave may be renewed each semester upon request by the first semesterteacher, in writing. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the BoardThe Board may request, in writing, certification of her intention illness of disability, signed by a physician. Leave granted pursuant to return this section shall count toward leave to her formal employment before which the time specified by law for teacher may be entitled under the notification of teacher re-electionsFMLA. I. Parental 16.9 Upon written request of a teacher, the Board may grant a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year subject to renewal at the will of the Board. Said leave shall be granted in accordance without salary, without fringe benefits, and with Federal no loss of previously accumulated seniority. Said teacher shall be hired back at a position for which he/she is certified and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leavequalified.

Unpaid Leaves of Absence. A. An unpaid A teacher upon written request submitted by April 1 shall be granted a leave of absence for a full school year. Any request after April 1, the Board is not obligated to grant the leave unless a replacement can be secured. The teacher must begin and return from the leave at the end of a school year. 1. While on leave teachers shall not continue to accrue seniority or proceed up the salary schedule. 2. A leave will not be granted for purposes of full-time employment with another school district. B. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher teacher, upon application, for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories territories, or countries; foreigncounties, embassy and/or foreign or military teaching programs; , the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, Teachers' Corps or Job Corps as a full-full time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's considerationprograms. B. An unpaid C. A military leave of absence of up to one (1) year may shall be granted to a contract any teacher who shall be inducted for military duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States. D. A leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected a public office. E. All benefits to which A teacher upon written request, submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance when possible, shall be granted a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid child care leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored the purpose of parental care of a newborn child for the remainder of the term or school year or for the full term or school year following the date of the teacher's recovery from the disability period attendant to him/her upon his/her returnthe birth of the child. F. Upon Unpaid childcare leave as provided for in Section E shall also be available to teachers upon the contract teacher’s return to adoption of a child. The date of adoption will be substituted for the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary scheduledate of birth. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves Upon written application submitted no later than April 1, a teacher shall be applied granted a leave of absence for and granted up to two (2) full terms, for the purpose of engaging in not less than half-time study at an accredited college or denied university. The teacher shall present certified documentation from the educational institution of attendance as no less than a half-time student in writing. Failure to return an area related to the District continuation of a career in education. H. In all cases whereby a teacher requests and is granted a leave of absence under the terms of this Master Agreement, the conditions of said leave of absence shall be stated to the satisfaction of both parties and recorded on the "Leave of Absence Form”. The disposition of this form will be: one copy to the Board of Education, one copy is to be retained by that person requesting the leave of absence, and one copy to the Association. All leaves in this Article shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All leaves of absence may be extended upon request by the teacher and approval by the Board of Education 2. Upon returning from an unpaid a leave at its expiration (except teachers who took a leave for military service), the teacher’s position will be determined through the normal transfer process as defined in board policy 3130 and administrative guidelines. They will not be considered displaced. 3. If no positions are open through the transfer process, then the layoff policy will be followed. 4. All leaves of absence shall be for the remainder of a resignationterm or school year, or full term or school year, at the option of the teacher, unless such leave has been extended otherwise arranged with and approved by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request5. A request for maternity teacher desiring to return from leave and at the length beginning of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the a school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, district of his/her intention intent to return to her formal employment on or before April 1 of the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-electionspreceding school year. I. Parental leave shall Short-term unpaid leaves for unusual, extenuating and/or emergency situations may be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all taken only upon approval of the leaveSuperintendent.