22-1     Unpaid leaves.  

Teachers will be granted the following extended leaves of absence according to the provisions set forth in Appendix B.  

1. association activities leave
2. action, vista or peace corps
3. military
4. maternity, paternity, and adoption
5. family illness
6. extended personal illness
7. elective office
8. travel/study or research
9. oversee dependent schools
10. general leave
11. corporate internship  

22-2     Paid Leave.  

Teachers will be granted the following extended leaves of absence according to the provisions set forth in Appendix B.  

1. sabbatical leave
2. vocational education proficiency leave  

These leaves may be paid.  Refer to Appendix B.  Short-term disability leave (formerly “Restoration of Health Leave”) will no longer be available, effective September 1, 2003.  Refer to Appendix B, 7 – Extended Personal Illness Leave and covered by Long Term Disability Insurance.  

22-3     Applying for Leaves.  

Teachers requesting extended leaves of absence should apply by the date established to the Department of Human Resources.  The Department of Human Resources will research availability of teachers, impact of the educational program, and impact on the District budget to determine if leaves may be granted.  Requests for emergency leaves are accepted.

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