Conditions of the Leave. (1) A Teacher on DSL of Absence must give notice, in writing, to the Principal and the Superintendent of Human Resource Services, of an intention to return: (a) by March 1st of the year of leave for return in September of the following school year, or (b) by two (2) months in advance for return at the beginning of the second or third term of the school year. (2) Normally a DSL of Absence will not be granted for a period longer than 12 consecutive calendar months. (3) Upon return from a DSL of Absence, the Teacher shall be assigned to a similar position, including a position of responsibility, in the original school subject to the requirements of C(1) and the conditions of Article 10.01. (4) The replacement for the Teacher, whether hired or a Surplus Teacher, shall be considered to be placed only while the Teacher is absent on the DSL of Absence. (5) The taking of a DSL of Absence shall not alter the number of days to the Teacher’s credit in the sick leave plan immediately prior to the start of the leave. (6) Effective September 1st, 1988, a Teacher shall continue to accumulate seniority with the board while on a DSL of Absence that does not exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months.
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