Upon returning to service, the employee will be allowed credit for salary increments ad though the employee were in active service, provided the employee agrees, in writing prior to the leave, to serve upon its termination, for a period equal to that leave. Such sabbatical leaves will follow the existing sabbatical rules and regulations. Study sabbaticals are eliminated. All staff must return to service for a period equal to the length of the sabbatical leave. Courses must be directly related to an employee's professional responsibilities as determined by the Board.
Courses are subject to prior approval.
Any changes in the courses or plan requires prior approval. Courses shall focus on diversity of students, families and the community. Courses which may be approved based on the submission of course descriptions and the applicability of course content. Applicants must submit a detailed plan describing the professional development activities, to be undertaken. Courses must be taken for credit.