After a period of five years on staff, a teacher may be granted one year educational leave. Such leave shall be subject to the following conditions:
- Application must be made for such leave not later than February 28th and the decision given to the teacher not later than March 3lst. Leave shall become effective September lst for a period of one year. All applications shall be reviewed by an Evaluation Committee consisting of two representatives of the Board and two representatives of the Association or one Board member and the Superintendent and two members of the Association. The Evaluation Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding such leave. The Superintendent shall notify the applicant of the Board's decision.
- The number of teachers granted educational leave in any one year shall not exceed two.
- The salary paid during educational leave will be determined as follows:
5 years service ... 50%
6 years service ... 60%
7 years service ... 70%
The above percentages are calculated on and applicable to the salary of the applicant at the time the application is submitted or $31,180.00 whichever is the lessor.