- 12.3.1 For the purpose of this section, Education Leave is defined as a leave in which a Teacher participates in formal studies, or undertakes training or other activities from a recognized post-secondary institution leading to a degree, certificate, course credits or diploma.
- 12.3.2 Prairie Spirit shall provide fifty (50) months of education leave for Teachers annually.
- 12.3.3 Teachers applying for education leave must have been in the employ of PSSD for a period of five (5) continuous years and currently be on a continuing contract.
- 12.3.4 The term of Education Leave shall be based on one of the following:
- a. September-December
- b. January-April
- c. May-June
- d. One (1) full year
- e. Other options may be considered in consultation with PSSD.
- 12.3.5 Teachers on Education Leave shall receive ten percent (10%) of their basic salary.
- 12.3.6 To be granted Education Leave the Teacher shall make application to PSSD Human Resources not later than March 1 of the school year prior to the leave.
- 12.3.7 Should the number of applicants exceed five (5) on March 1, the PSSD-PSTA Negotiations Subcommittee shall determine approval.
- 12.3.8 The PSSD-PSTA Negotiations Subcommittee will inform all applicants of their decisions in writing.
Updated: 2025-09-15