Professional Leave Policy. Teachers in the Archbold School System are permitted release time with full pay to attend workshops, conferences, and visitations to other schools. Registration and travel expenses are reimbursed by the District per IRS guidelines. Teachers are expected to turn in receipts for all expenditures. Receipts will be reviewed and amounts in excess of the board policy may require verification that the expenditure is appropriate. Meal reimbursements will be granted per IRS guidelines. Professional leave requests must come through the building principal to the Superintendent, who will determine if the request is reasonable and of value to the school system. If granted, a qualified substitute will be used during the teacher's absence. Each teacher may be limited to six teacher-requested professional leave days per year based upon available funding. Professional leave for extracurricular purposes will be charged against the six days unless the teacher is supervising students who are participating in the event. If a request is denied, the teacher can make a written request for a written explanation of the denial. A written response will then be provided by the building principal/administrator. The Board will provide six (6) Association leave days for purposes of attending the OEA R.A's. (See ROP 2013)
Professional Leave Policy. 22 1. Purpose 23 Teachers may be granted a leave of absence for professional improvement by submitting a 24 program of study in a recognized four year college or university for approval to the
Professional Leave Policy. Any certified staff member may request professional leave for the purpose of attending clinics, workshops, conferences and other educational activities. The principal shall review the request, consult with the staff member making the request if the information is unclear, approve or not approve the request, sign and submit the same to the Superintendent for review. At the staff member’s request any leave not approved by the building principal shall be reviewed in a conference with the building principal, staff member, and the Superintendent. The completed request shall include a brief estimate of registration, meals, and lodging. A teacher who attends a professional meeting or school activity shall be reimbursed allowable expenses within thirty (30) days from the date submitted.
Professional Leave Policy. 1. Purpose: Certificated/licensed personnel holding a provisional or higher certification/license may be granted a leave of absence for professional improvement by submitting a program of study in a recognized college or university for approval to the Superintendent. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may grant the leave of absence.
