12.2 Deferred Salary Leave

  • 12.2.1 PSSD supports self-funded and self-administered deferred salary leave plans for Teachers.
  • 12.2.2 The purpose is to provide a Teacher with a one (1) year leave of absence during a period of continuous employment by PSSD.
  • 12.2.3 The terms of the Deferred Salary Leave Plan, inclusive of service and leave, are three (3) four (4), or five (5) years.
  • 12.2.4 Eligibility: To qualify for a Deferred Salary Leave Plan, the Teacher must have been in the employ of PSSD for a period of at least two (2) years prior to entering the Plan.
  • 12.2.5 Application: To enter the Plan in the fall of any given school year, the Teacher shall make application to PSSD Human Resources not later than April 30 of the prior school year. A letter of application shall include the Teacher’s intentions with respect to the school year in which the deferred leave will occur.
  • 12.2.6 Criteria:
    • a. Upon acceptance to the Plan by PSSD, the Teacher shall make all financial arrangements regarding the deferred salary.
    • b. Deferred Salary Leave Plan leave of absence shall be granted for the last year of the respective term of the Plan.
    • c. The Teacher shall be free to pursue any activity desired during the Deferred Salary Leave Plan leave of absence, except professional employment with another Board of Education.
  • 12.2.7 Options of Cancellation:
    • a. Changes to the Deferred Salary Leave Plan may be made effective as of any annual anniversary date of entrance into the Plan.
    • b. If a Teacher is required to temporarily discontinue teaching but remains in the employ of PSSD, the Teacher may request in writing that the Deferred Salary Leave plan be suspended for the period of absence and the Division shall grant such request.
    • c. In extenuating circumstances and with the consent of PSSD, the participant may withdraw from the plan upon giving not less than six (6) months’ notice of intent to do so prior to the date established for the leave of absence.