Employee Request for Leave of Absence Application

Regular Leave of Absence eligibility and information

• Eligibility: Four years teaching experience in the Washington County School District immediately prior to applying for the regular leave of absence. Part-time employees do not qualify for this benefit.
• The Board of Education may authorize a regular leave of absence for administrative or teaching personnel when it deems such leave to be reasonable and for good cause, and not detrimental to education within the District.
• Regular leave of absences shall be limited to a period not to exceed one year. Depending on availability, the employee may or may not be given the same assignment he/she had prior to going on leave.
• Regular leave of absences may be granted upon submission of this application, stating the purpose of the leave of absence, the facts as to its necessity or advisability, and other information helpful to the School Board in making a determination as to whether the leave should be granted.
• In order to receive consideration, applications must be submitted by January 31 of the year preceding the leave.
• Regular leave and sabbatical leave may not be back-to-back, and staff must requalify after having had one or the other. If leave is granted, retirement, accrued leave, position on the salary schedule, and other benefits provided by the School District, will be preserved and available to the employee upon return to regular employment.
• Individuals on leave of absence must complete a notice of intent to return by January 31st of each year.

Please explain in detail the reason/purpose for the leave of absence. This application, including your statement , will be presented to the WCSD School Board of Education for consideration and approval.

By typing my FULL NAME in the box and clicking the submit button, I understand and agree to the terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements under this application for leave of absence.