The Board of Trustees may grant a leave of absence to any teacher for the purpose of further study or professional development for such a period of time as the Board may approve.
The minimum grant for one year of sabbatical leave shall be $7,650. The Board retains the right to provide an additional allowance over the minimum grant, such amount to be determined by negotiation between the Board and the candidate chosen.
Applications for sabbatical leave must be submitted to the Superintendent no later than February 28 of the school year previous to the one for which leave is requested. Final decision of the application will be made by the Board no later than April 15.
Other terms and conditions of the leave in respect to future service commitments or repayment in lieu of default of future service commitment and terms deemed necessary will be incorporated in the individual contract made with the candidate at the time of granting said leave.