Extended Leaves Without Pay. Teachers may be granted leaves, not exceeding 12 calendar months, which will be subject to prior approval of the Board and will be taken without pay. No credit toward salary increments shall be given upon the teachers return unless the teacher has completed at least one-half year of teaching experience. 1. Special consideration will be given to those teachers wishing to further their experience of improving their skills in the area of their field of instruction. Teachers leaving the system within two years of taking an extended leave will reimburse the Board of any monies received during the leave. 2. Teachers on leave will be returned to their former or an equivalent position consistent with the provisions of Article XI, B, of the Agreement
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