| Category: | Procedure: | |
| Human Resources | Education Leave | |
| Descriptor Code: | Issued Date: | Revised Date: |
| AP-G-463-1 | June 1997 | September 2003 |
- A full-time certified employee who is returning to school for the purpose of educational improvement must submit to his/her supervisor within thirty (30) days a written request for leave without pay. This is only available to tenured teachers.
- The request for leave must include a description or course of study from the attending university or college. Leave will be for full time advanced study in an accredited college or university in a field related to one’s position in Knox County School System.
- The supervisor will submit the request on an Unpaid Leave of Absence Form (HR-104) and the course of study to the Human Resources Department.
- Documentation (transcript) will be required after the completion of the program.
- Upon return, the teacher shall verify that he/she was classified as a full-time student while on leave.
- Education Leave will be granted on a full-time basis only.