Common use of Provisions Applicable to All Leaves Clause in Contracts

Provisions Applicable to All Leaves. A leave of absence is an extended absence from duty for a set period of time authorized by the Board of Education. Leave of absence shall be granted to permanent bargaining unit members only, except that probationary bargaining unit members may be granted a leave of absence for maternity reasons, and/or other reasons which may be included under the final paragraph of this Section. The term "certificated teachers" includes all teachers whose assignments require a California Public School certification and are included in the teacher bargaining unit. Leaves shall not exceed one (1) year in duration, although extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Education. Written requests for leaves of absence shall be routed for approval or disapproval through the bargaining unit member's immediate supervisor, or principal. The request must specifically state the reason for the request and the duration of time desired. The Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources shall present the request to the Superintendent for presentation to the Board with a recommendation for approval or disapproval, giving reasons for such recommendation. Teachers given leaves of absence shall sign an agreement that the Board will be given written notice of their intention to return at least two and one-half (2.5) months before the termination date of the leave. Failure to notify the Board shall be deemed to constitute a resignation on the part of the bargaining unit member; such resignation may be accepted by the Board at any time within twenty (20) days after the due date of the required notification by the bargaining unit member. The Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources will remind the bargaining unit member of his/her obligation by certified letter at least ten (10) days before the notice is due. Upon expiration of the leave, the bargaining unit member shall be assigned to a position as similar as possible to that held when the leave was granted. A leave of absence granted to a probationary teacher shall not affect the continuity of service required for tenure, nor shall it affect the tenure status of permanent teachers, except as provided in Sections 44975 and 44908 of the Education Code. Time spent on leaves of absence without pay shall not count toward salary step advancement nor for fringe benefit accrual, except as herein provided, and may affect any early retirement benefits to which the employee would be otherwise entitled. Other requests for necessary or voluntary leave for reasons not specified in these regulations will be considered by the Board from the standpoint of value to the District, urgency of the request and the employment record of the person making the request. Leave sought for personal convenience or pleasure of the bargaining unit member may be granted without pay or denied.

Provisions Applicable to All Leaves. A leave of absence is an extended absence from duty for a set period of time authorized by the Board of Education. Leave of absence shall be granted to permanent bargaining unit members only, except that probationary bargaining unit members may be granted a leave of absence for maternity reasons, and/or other reasons which may be included under the final paragraph of this Section. The term "certificated teachers" includes all teachers whose assignments require a California Public School certification and are included in the teacher bargaining unit. Leaves shall not exceed one (1) year in duration, although extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Education. Written requests for leaves of absence shall be routed for approval or disapproval through the bargaining unit member's immediate supervisor, or principal. The request must specifically state the reason for the request and the duration of time desired. The Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources shall present the request to the Superintendent for presentation to the Board with a recommendation for approval or disapproval, giving reasons for such recommendation. Teachers given leaves of absence shall sign an agreement that the Board will be given written notice of their intention to return at least two and one-half (2.5) months before the termination date of the leave. Failure to notify the Board shall be deemed to constitute a resignation on the part of the bargaining unit member; such resignation may be accepted by the Board at any time within twenty (20) days after the due date of the required notification by the bargaining unit member. The Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Human Resources will remind the bargaining unit member of his/her obligation by certified letter at least ten (10) days before the notice is due. Upon expiration of the leave, the bargaining unit member shall be assigned to a position as similar as possible to that held when the leave was granted. A leave of absence granted to a probationary teacher shall not affect the continuity of service required for tenure, nor shall it affect the tenure status of permanent teachers, except as provided in Sections 44975 and 44908 of the Education Code. Time spent on leaves of absence without pay shall not count toward salary step advancement nor for fringe benefit accrual, except as herein provided, and may affect any early retirement benefits to which that the employee would be otherwise is entitled. Other requests for necessary or voluntary leave for reasons not specified in these regulations will be considered by the Board from the standpoint of value to the District, urgency of the request and the employment record of the person making the request. Leave sought for personal convenience or pleasure of the bargaining unit member may be granted without pay or denied.