- 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.
Directed Educational Leave
- 12.3.9 PSSD and PSTA are committed to adult learning and recognize the value of directed educational leave. PSSD may provide leave(s) of absence for Teachers to pursue specifically identified education required to qualify them for vacant positions within high priority areas identified in the school division.
- 12.3.9.1 The PSSD-PSTA Negotiations Subcommittee shall recommend to the Director, the following:
- a. Priority areas in the school division
- b. Criteria
- c. Application process
- 12.3.9.2 Teachers on Directed Education Leave shall receive 75% of their salary.
- 12.3.9.3 Teachers who withdraw from the program or leave the employ of PSSD will be required to reimburse the school division as per the established criteria at the time of their leave.
PSSD may waive the reimbursement of salary in extenuating circumstances.