In any case where leave is granted under Article 6 of this Agreement, or in accordance with the
Public Schools Statutes, the following conditions shall apply:
(a) When a teacher is a participant in any benefit plans (such as group insurance) and wishes to retain such benefits on a continuous basis, then the teacher shall prepay his/her share of the premiums and The Board's share (if any) for the period of duration of the leave, provided that this is permissible under the terms of the Master Policies or Plans; it applies to leaves as outlined in 6.02(c) and 6.02(d) only.
(b) Accumulated sick leave days or special leave days shall not be increased nor reduced while a teacher is on leave from The District.