Retraining and Study Leave Sample Clauses

Retraining and Study Leave. 14.1.1 A leave of absence, not to exceed twelve (12) months, for retraining and study may be granted to any bargaining unit member within a three (3) year period. 14.1.2 Leaves will be taken in any appropriate periods not to exceed six (6) months in a continuous one (1) year period. 14.1.3 Eligibility for leave under this Section requires a bargaining unit member to have been employed for at least three (3) consecutive years. 14.1.4 The District shall establish procedures for enactment of this Section.

Retraining and Study Leave. 9.16.1 The Employer recognizes the desirability of Unit Members to seek retraining and study to improve the effectiveness of a Unit Member in his/her present position and/or to prepare him/her for advancement. To this end, a Unit Member is encouraged to take

Retraining and Study Leave. The District may grant a leave of absence to a bargaining unit member for study or retraining, at its sole discretion. Study or retraining leaves of absence may be taken in separate six (6) month periods or in any other periods designated by the District for a maximum cumulative leave of one (1) year, provided that the total leave of one (1) year shall be commenced and completed within a three (3) year period. To be eligible for a study or retraining leave, the bargaining unit member must have seven (7) consecutive years of fulltime paid service in the District. To be eligible for a study or retraining leave, the bargaining unit member must agree to render at least two years of service in the employment of the District after returning from the leave. A bargaining unit member who has received a study or retraining leave shall not be considered to be eligible for further leaves under this Section. To apply for a study or retraining leave, the bargaining unit member must submit a total study or retraining plan including name of education or training institutions, proof of acceptance into the program, a detailed description of the program, a detailed description of the skills, knowledge and abilities the bargaining unit member will gain during the leave, a statement of the direct use of the skills, knowledge, and abilities in future service to the District, a suggested leave time-line and the number of hours of required attendance in the program. The application must be submitted to the Superintendent or designee not later than three (3) months prior to the proposed beginning date of the leave. Bargaining unit members granted a study or retraining leave shall be required to perform such services during the leave as the District and the bargaining unit member agree to in writing. A bargaining unit member on a District-approved study or retraining leave shall receive the difference between the salary of the bargaining unit member on leave and the salary of a substitute in the position previously held by the member on leave. If a substitute is not utilized, the bargaining unit member on leave shall receive one- half of the bargaining unit member’s regular rate of pay. Any compensation granted by the District to a bargaining unit member on leave shall be paid in two equal, annual installments during the first two years of service rendered in the employment of the District following completion of the leave. However, if the bargaining unit member furnishes a suitabl...

Retraining and Study Leave. 8.16.1 A leave of absence for study/retraining may be granted to any member of the bargaining unit. 8.16.2 Such leave of absence may be taken in separate six (6) month periods or in any other appropriate periods rather than for a continuous one (1) year period provided the separate periods of leave of absence shall be commenced and completed within a three (3) year period. Any period of service by the individual intervening between the authorized separate periods shall comprise a part of the service required for a subsequent leave of absence for study or retraining purposes. 8.16.3 Study leave or retraining leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least three (3) consecutive years preceding granting of the leave. 8.16.4 No more than one study or retraining leave of absence shall be granted in each three (3) year period. 8.16.5 The County Office may prescribe standards of service which shall entitle the employee to the leave of absence. 8.16.6 Any leave of absence granted under this Section shall not be deemed a break in service for any purpose, except that such leave shall not be included as service in computing service to the granting of any subsequent leave under this type of leave, nor shall the employee earn vacation pay, sick leave, holiday pay, or other benefits provided under this Agreement.

Retraining and Study Leave. 9.16.1 An unpaid leave of absence for study/retraining may be granted to any full-time member of the bargaining unit. 9.16.2 Such leave of absence may be taken in separate six (6) month periods or in any other appropriate periods rather than for a continuous one (1) year period provided the separate periods of leave of absence shall be commenced and completed within a three (3) year period. Any period of service by the individual intervening between the authorized separate periods shall comprise a part of the service required for a subsequent leave of absence for study or retraining purposes. 9.16.3 Study/retraining leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least three (3) consecutive years preceding granting of the leave. 9.16.4 No more than one study/retraining leave of absence for a unit member shall be granted in each three (3) year period. 9.16.5 The District may prescribe standards of service which shall entitle the unit member to the leave of absence. 9.16.6 Unit members granted an unpaid leave for up to six (6) months will be guaranteed reinstatement and may be replaced with a temporary or substitute employee. At least two (2) weeks prior to returning to the District, the unit member on leave shall verify to the Director of Human Resources of their intent to return or not return to the District at the end of the approved leave. Failure to provide notice of intent to return to employment shall result in their automatic resignation. Unit members who are on an approved leave for greater than six (6) months shall not be guaranteed reinstatement by the District but will be placed on the District’s thirty-nine (39) month rehire list. Priority to reinstatement shall only occur after laid off unit members’ rehire rights and other unit members who have reemployment rights.

Retraining and Study Leave. A. With the approval of the division head and the Human Resources Division, a permanent classified employee who is a member of Unit 2 may be granted a paid leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year for the purpose of study or retraining provided that: 1. The employee has rendered paid service to the District for not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the regular assigned time in each of the seven (7) consecutive years prior to the granting of Study Leave. For purposes of this Article, Study Leave is defined as leave granted employees for the purposes of maintaining and improving skills used in service of the District, as defined in Paragraph A.2. below. 2. The employee has rendered paid service to the District for not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the regular assigned time in each of the three (3) consecutive years prior to the granting for Retraining Leave. For purposes of this Article, Retraining Leave is defined as leave granted employees for the purpose of acquiring new skills required as a result of changes in the District's organization and methods. 3. The employee's program for study or training while on leave is job related (i.e., related to the duties described in the class description for the employee's classification). B. If a request for Study or Retraining Leave is denied by the college president or division head or the designee, or by the Human Resources Division, an employee may request in writing a review by the Classified Employee Study and Retraining Committee. Such request must be made within five (5) working days of receipt of the denial. Such request must be in writing and submitted to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Employer-Employee Relations. The Classified Employee Study and Retraining Committee shall consist of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Employer-Employee Relations or the designee, a ▇▇▇▇ or the designee selected by the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources (Chancellor or his/her designee), and one (1) classified employee who is a member of the unit selected by the Union. The Associate Vice Chancellor of Employer-Employee Relations or the designee shall be a continuing member of the Committee and serve as Chairperson. The other members shall be appointed for a period of one (1) year. The Committee shall establish criteria for its review which shall include but not be limited to the efficient operation of the District, the relation of the study or retraining to the employee's current position, th...

Retraining and Study Leave. 12.1.1 The District may grant a classified employee a leave of absence not to exceed one year for the purpose of permitting study by the employee or for the purpose of retraining the employee provided such leave is useful in meeting changing conditions within the District. The decision to grant such leaves and compensation granted during such leaves shall be in compliance with the California Education Codes. 12.1.2 Such leave of absence may be taken in separate six (6) month periods or in any other appropriate periods rather than for a continuous one (1) year period provided the separate periods of leave of absence shall be commenced and completed within a three (3) year period. Any period of service by the individual intervening between the authorized separate periods shall comprise a part of the service required for a subsequent leave of absence for study or retraining purposes. 12.1.3 Study leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least seven (7) consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave. 12.1.4 Retraining leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least three

Retraining and Study Leave. 4.13.1 A leave of absence for study/retraining may be granted to any member of the classified services. 4.13.2 Such leave of absence may be granted for separate six (6) month periods or in any other appropriate periods rather than for a continuous one (1) year period, provided the separate periods of leave of absence shall be commenced and completed within a three (3) year period. Any period of service by the individual intervening between the authorized separate periods shall comprise a part of the service required for a subsequent leave of absence for study or retraining purposes. 4.13.3 Study leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least six (6) consecutive years preceding granting of the leave. 4.13.4 Retraining leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least three (3) consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave. 4.13.5 No more than one study leave of absence shall be granted to a unit member in any six (6) year period. 4.13.6 No more than one retraining leave of absence shall be granted to a unit member in any three (3) year period. 4.13.7 The District may prescribe standards of service which shall entitle the unit member to the leave of absence. 4.13.8 Any leave of absence granted under this Article shall not be deemed a break in service for any purpose, except that such leave shall not be included as service in computing for the granting of any subsequent leave under this type of leave, nor shall the unit member earn vacation pay, sick leave, or holiday pay provided under this Agreement.

Retraining and Study Leave. 13.0.1 Educational Code section 45381. A leave of absence, paid or unpaid, for study/retraining, may be granted to any member of the bargaining unit, for a period not to exceed one (1) year, at the discretion of the District. 13.0.2 Such leave of absence may be taken in separate six (6) month periods or in any other appropriate periods, rather than a continuous one (1) year period, provided the separate periods of leave of absence shall be commenced and completed within a three (3) year period. Any period of service by the individual, intervening between the authorized separate periods, shall comprise a part of the service required for subsequent leave of absence, for study or retraining purposes. 13.0.3 Educational Code section 45382. Study leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least seven (7) consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave. 13.0.4 Retraining leave cannot be granted to an individual who has not served at least three (3) consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave. 13.0.5 No more than one (1) study leave of absence shall be granted in each seven (7) year period. 13.0.6 No more than one (1) retraining leave of absence shall be granted in each three (3) year period. 13.0.7 The District may prescribe standards of service which shall entitle the employee to the leave of absence. 13.0.8 Any leave of absence granted under this Article, shall not be deemed a break in service for any purpose, except that such leave shall not be included as service, when computing service for the granting of any subsequent leave under this Article. 13.0.9 A unit member shall not earn vacation pay, sick leave, or holiday pay while taking leave granted under this Article.