Common use of Sabbatical Leave Scheme Clause in Contracts

Sabbatical Leave Scheme. 5.12.1 A sabbatical leave scheme for principals will apply according to the following; (a) From 2018 there will be up to 40 full-time equivalent sabbaticals awarded annually (Note this may result in sabbatical leave being awarded to more than 40 secondary principals during one school year), (b) A full time equivalent sabbatical will be of ten weeks duration paid at the rate of the principal’s normal pay. (c) Principals may apply for ten-week, five week or three week sabbaticals; however, ten week sabbaticals will be allocated first. (d) A ten week sabbatical may, with the board’s approval, be taken in two blocks during one school year. Each block must be whole weeks in duration and the smallest block must be for at least three weeks. 5.12.2 Entitlement to the sabbatical is subject to: (a) service of at least five years as a secondary (and/or area school) principal in the state sector; (b) application by the principal which has the support of their school board; and (c) the submission of a proposal of work to be undertaken during the sabbatical leave. 5.12.3 The Ministry of Education, the NZPPTA, SPANZ Union and the NZSTA jointly develop the criteria for the scheme and its operation. The award of the sabbatical leave will be by a panel with representation from the four parties. 5.12.4 At the time of application for sabbatical leave a principal may also apply for the reimbursement of costs associated with the work proposal for the sabbatical to a maximum of $5,000 and subject to clause 5.13 below. The panel established under clause 5.12.3 will decide whether the reimbursement of costs will be approved, and whether approved in part or full.

Sabbatical Leave Scheme. 5.12.1 A sabbatical leave scheme for principals will apply according to the following; (a) From 2018 there will be up to 40 full-time equivalent sabbaticals awarded annually (Note this may result in sabbatical leave being awarded to more than 40 secondary principals during one school year), (b) A full time equivalent sabbatical will be of ten weeks duration paid at the rate of the principal’s normal pay. (c) Principals may apply for ten-week, five week or three week sabbaticals; however, ten week sabbaticals will be allocated first. (d) A ten week sabbatical may, with the board’s approval, be taken in two blocks during one school year. Each block must be whole weeks in duration and the smallest block must be for at least three weeks. 5.12.2 Entitlement to the sabbatical is subject to: (a) service of at least five years as a secondary (and/or area school) principal in the state sector; (b) application by the principal which has the support of their school board; and (c) the submission of a proposal of work to be undertaken during the sabbatical leave. 5.12.3 The Ministry of Education, the NZPPTA, SPANZ Union and the NZSTA jointly develop the criteria for the scheme and its operation. The award of the sabbatical leave will be by a panel with representation from the four parties. 5.12.4 At the time of application for sabbatical leave a principal may also apply for the reimbursement of costs associated with the work proposal for the sabbatical to a maximum of $5,000 and subject to clause 5.13 below. The panel established under clause 5.12.3 will decide whether the reimbursement of costs will be approved, and whether approved in part or full5.

Sabbatical Leave Scheme. 5.12.1 A sabbatical leave scheme for principals will apply according to the following; (a) From 2018 there There will be up to 40 45 full-time equivalent sabbaticals awarded annually (Note this may result in sabbatical leave being awarded to more than 40 45 secondary principals during one school year),. (b) A full time equivalent sabbatical will be of ten weeks duration paid at the rate of the principal’s normal pay. (c) Principals may apply for ten-week, five week or three week sabbaticals; however, ten week sabbaticals will be allocated first. (d) A ten week sabbatical may, with the board’s approval, be taken in two blocks during one school year. Each block must be whole weeks in duration and the smallest block must be for at least three weeks. 5.12.2 Entitlement to the sabbatical is subject to: (a) service of at least five years as a secondary (and/or area school) principal in the state sector; (b) application by the principal which has the support of their school board; and (c) the submission of a proposal of work to be undertaken during the sabbatical leave. 5.12.3 The Ministry of Education, the NZPPTA, SPANZ Union and the NZSTA jointly develop the criteria for the scheme and its operation. The award of the sabbatical leave will be by a panel with representation from the four parties. 5.12.4 At the time of application for sabbatical leave a principal may also apply for the reimbursement of costs associated with the work proposal for the sabbatical to a maximum of $5,000 and subject to clause 5.13 below. The panel established under clause 5.12.3 will decide whether the reimbursement of costs will be approved, and whether approved in part or full.Part Six - Disciplinary Provisions

Sabbatical Leave Scheme. 5.12.1 A sabbatical leave scheme for principals will apply according to the following; (a) From 2018 there There will be up to 40 45 full-time equivalent sabbaticals awarded annually (Note this may result in sabbatical leave being awarded to more than 40 45 secondary principals during one school year),. (b) A full time equivalent sabbatical will be of ten weeks duration paid at the rate of the principal’s normal pay. (c) Principals may apply for ten-week, five week or three week sabbaticals; however, ten week sabbaticals will be allocated first. (d) A ten week sabbatical may, with the board’s approval, be taken in two blocks during one school year. Each block must be whole weeks in duration and the smallest block must be for at least three weeks. 5.12.2 Entitlement to the sabbatical is subject to: (a) service of at least five years as a secondary (and/or area school) principal in the state sector; (b) application by the principal which has the support of their school board; and (c) the submission of a proposal of work to be undertaken during the sabbatical leave. 5.12.3 The Ministry of Education, the NZPPTA, SPANZ Union and the NZSTA jointly develop the criteria for the scheme and its operation. The award of the sabbatical leave will be by a panel with representation from the four parties. 5.12.4 At the time of application for sabbatical leave a principal may also apply for the reimbursement of costs associated with the work proposal for the sabbatical to a maximum of $5,000 and subject to clause 5.13 below. The panel established under clause 5.12.3 will decide whether the reimbursement of costs will be approved, and whether approved in part or full.