Educational. An Educational leave of absence for the purpose of pursuing job-related training may be granted. As may be applicable, the Employee may continue to participate in the Employer benefit plans, with the exception of Group RRSP, provided they pay both the Employee and the Employer benefit plan premiums in advance.
Educational. The Appointing Authority may approve an individual employee’s written request for full-time educational leave of absence for an initial period of time up to one (1) year. Such request will be answered in writing within thirty (30) calendar days stating approval or denial (with an explanation). Before the approved leave of absence can become finally effective, a curriculum plan and proof of full-time enrollment must be submitted by the employee to the Appointing Authority. At the request of the Appointing Authority, the employee shall provide evidence of continuous, successful full-time enrollment in such curriculum plan in order to remain on or renew such leave. Such education shall be directly related to the employee’s field of employment. Such employee may return early from such a leave upon approval by the Appointing Authority.
Educational. A. Fire Fighters holding certain Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degrees shall receive educational incentive pay. The degrees shall be from an accredited learning institution of higher education recognized by the State Board of Education in the State in which the college resides and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or a similar accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Educational. A leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted for the purpose of permitting the bargaining unit member to continue his/her education. The bargaining unit member will provide to the District his/her anticipated course of study and the length of leave time needed. Upon return from the leave, the Employer may reimburse the bargaining unit member for the cost of tuition and fees. During such leave, seniority and experience (pay) credit shall neither accrue nor be lost.
Educational. A leave of absence may be granted for the purpose of permitting the employee to continue his/her education.
Educational. A. A leave of absence for a period not to exceed one (1) year without loss of seniority will be granted to an employee who has one (1) year or more of seniority in order that the employee may attend a recognized college, university, trade, or technical school full time, provided that the course of instruction is related to the employee's employment opportunities with the Company. A request for a leave of absence to attend primary or high school will be regarded as being within the intent of this paragraph and the schooling will be regarded as being related to the employee's employment opportunities with the Company. Before receiving the leave, or an extension thereof, the employee shall submit to the Company satisfactory evidence that the college, university, or school has accepted them as a student and, on the expiration of each semester or other school term, shall submit proof of attendance during such term. Such leaves may be extended for additional periods not to exceed one (1) year each.
Educational. A leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any principal for the purpose of participating in educational programs in other parts of the State of Alaska, other states, territories, or countries.
Educational. A leave of absence may be granted for the purpose of permitting the bargaining unit member to continue his/her education. The bargaining unit member will provide to the District his/her anticipated course of study and the length of leave time needed. Upon return from the leave, the Employer may reimburse the bargaining unit member for the cost of tuition and fees. During such leave, seniority and experience (pay) credit shall neither accrue nor be lost.
Educational. A) To be eligible for an educational leave, a bargaining unit member must meet the following conditions:
Educational. An employee who has been employed by the Employer for a period of two (2) years (4160 hours of continuous employment) or more may be granted an unpaid educational leave of absence totaling up to twenty-four (24) months. Any extension of an educational leave of absence shall be at the discretion of the Employer. In order to qualify for such leave, the employee must be a full-time student at a college or university working toward a degree having reasonable relation to their current employment. If the leave is for three (3) calendar months or less, an employee will retain his/her right to his/her previous position. If the leave is in excess of three (3) calendar months, the Employer may permanently fill the employee's position, provided, however, the employee shall be allowed to exercise seniority rights to bid for the next available job opening.
