Visiting Other Schools Clause Samples

Visiting Other Schools. As an Association representative, to attend the New York State United Teachers' and/or American Federation of Teachers' conferences and conventions and New York State Teachers' Retirement Board and conventions.

Visiting Other Schools. With the approval of the Superintendent, an administrator may be absent for three days in any school year for the purpose of visiting other schools, for professional development and work-related purposes, without loss of pay. A written report of the work observed shall be sent to the Superintendent within 10 days after the visit.

Visiting Other Schools. Each teacher may, with the authorization of the principal, spend two (2) days during each school year visiting other schools for the purpose of professional growth and stimulation. Workshops and Conventions: Teachers may, with the authorization of the principal, or superintendent, attend special workshops, conventions, and/or training that may enhance instruction or coaching. The District shall employ a substitute teacher, provide transportation and pay actual expense of lodging. Per diem rates will follow board policy. Group travel is recommended when possible. Members of the SSEA leadership team may use professional leave to attend Delegate Assembly each year. Official Leave of Absence: In the event it becomes necessary for certificated staff members to obtain additional time off from classroom duties, a leave of absence without pay may be granted to continuing contract staff for not more than one (1) school year. Where possible, the application for a leave of absence should be submitted to the Superintendent by April 1 of the year prior to the leave of absence. After a leave of absence, the Board of Trustees will reemploy the staff member, if the member so desires. Although the teacher’s benefits will not increase during the leave of absence, the teacher may maintain his/her benefits by paying his/her own premiums. The teacher desiring reemployment must notify the Board by April 1 to receive consideration for employment for the coming school year. A leave of absence without pay, at a reduction equivalent to the teacher’s regular daily rate of pay, may be granted by the school district. The district is not responsible to pay for any part of the cost of benefits. If the leave extends beyond six weeks in duration, the teacher may maintain his/her benefits by paying his/her own premiums beginning with the seventh week.

Visiting Other Schools. 19 4.6.6 Regular Substitutes and Part-time Teachers 19 4.7 UNAPPROVED ABSENCES......................... 19 4.7.1 Deduction Rate.........„ 19 4.7.2 Extended Absence - Resignation 19

Visiting Other Schools. (the Teacher shall thereafter supply a written report of said visit);

Visiting Other Schools. Teachers may be allowed to observe in another classroom on "visiting days" subject to prior approval of the Principal.

Visiting Other Schools. Each teacher may, with the authorization of the principal, spend two (2) days during each school year visiting other schools for the purpose of professional growth and stimulation. Workshops and Conventions: Teachers may, with the authorization of the principal, or superintendent, attend special workshops, conventions, and/or training that may enhance instruction or coaching. The District shall employ a substitute teacher, provide transportation and pay actual expense of lodging. Per diem rates will follow board policy. Group travel is recommended when possible. Members of the SSEA leadership team may use professional leave to attend Delegate Assembly each year. Official Leave of Absence: In the event it becomes necessary for certificated staff members to obtain additional time off from classroom duties, a leave of absence without pay may be granted to continuing contract staff for not more than one (1) school year. Where possible, the application for a leave of absence should be submitted to the Superintendent by April 1 of the year prior to the leave of absence. After a leave of absence, the Board of Trustees will reemploy the staff member, if the member so desires. The teacher desiring reemployment must notify the Board by April 1 to receive consideration for employment for the coming school year. A leave of absence without pay, at a reduction equivalent to the teacher’s regular daily rate of pay, may be granted by the school district. Sabbatical Leave: It is the desire of the professional organization and the Board to provide a quality education for all students in the School District. To help encourage the teaching staff toward improvement of techniques and the acquisition of new knowledge, the District may provide one (1) year of sabbatical leave without pay for certificated staff to study or travel after completion of six (6) years of teaching in the School District. Application for sabbatical leave must be submitted to the Superintendent on or before April 1 of the year prior to the leave and is subject to approval by the Board. The teacher must notify the Board by April 1 to resume employment for the ensuing year. The teacher will be reinstated in the position that was vacated at the time leave was granted if he/she so desires.