Teachers who have been employed for two (2) or more years on their present contract may, at the discretion of the Division, be granted leave of absence without pay of one or more school years. All applications for such leave shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent prior to March 1st for a leave to commence in the subsequent school year.
A teacher shall provide to the Division written notification of their desire to return from a leave of absence no later than April 1st prior to the start of the fall school session.
If the Board grants leave to a teacher, the teacher will be informed in writing that 23:02 shall occur.
A teacher upon returning from a leave of absence, shall, whenever possible, be placed in the position held prior to the commencement of the leave. Where that is not possible, the teacher shall be placed in a position commensurate with his/her training, academic qualifications and experience.