Other Leaves of Absence In the event that you are on a bona fide leave of absence, not otherwise described in this definition, from which you have not returned to employment with the Company or an Affiliate, your Separation from Service has occurred on the first day on which your leave of absence period exceeds six months or, if earlier, upon your termination of employment (provided that such termination of employment constitutes a Separation from Service in accordance with the last sentence of the first paragraph of this definition).
Unpaid Leaves of Absence A. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs in other states, territories or countries; foreign, embassy and/or military teaching programs; the Peace Corps, Teacher's Corps, or Job Corps as a full-time participant in such program; or a cultural, travel or work program related to his/her professional responsibilities; or for personal health reasons, provided such employee states his/her intention to return to the school system. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing by April 1 for the Board's consideration. B. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher upon application for the purpose of engaging in study related to his/her professional responsibilities. Requests for such leave shall be submitted in writing for the Board's consideration. C. An unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year may be granted to a contract teacher for the purpose of serving as an elected officer of the state association. D. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to any contract teacher for the purpose of campaigning for his/her own candidacy or serving in an elected public office. E. All benefits to which a contract teacher was entitled at the time his/her unpaid leave of absence commenced, and which are currently in effect for contract teachers, as well as unused accumulated sick leave and accrued years toward developmental leave eligibility, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return. F. Upon the contract teacher’s return to the District, the District shall endeavor to place the certificated employee in the same or similar position as was vacated and shall advance the employee on the salary schedule. G. All extensions or renewals of unpaid leaves shall be applied for and granted or denied in writing. Failure to return to the District from an unpaid leave at its expiration will be considered a resignation, unless such leave has been extended by the Board. H. Unpaid maternity leave shall be granted upon request. A request for maternity leave and the length of time requested must be submitted to the superintendent fifteen (15) days in advance of the date said leave is to commence. The leave shall be granted for the remainder of the school year in which the baby is born. For births that occur during the summer months (June, July and August) such leave may be extended to the end of the first quarter or the end of the first semester. Any exceptions to the above must be with the superintendent's approval. After having been granted a leave of absence, the teacher shall notify the Board, in writing, of her intention to return to her formal employment before the time specified by law for the notification of teacher re-elections. I. Parental leave shall be granted in accordance with Federal and State law. Employees granted parental leave may use accumulated sick leave during part or all of the leave.
Leaves of Absence applies for both paid and unpaid leaves. For the purposes of an unpaid 11.25 hour shift, the deduction from pay shall equate to 14.05 hours. For the purposes of an unpaid 7.5 hour shift, the deduction from pay shall equate to 9.375 hours.