Leave of Absence for Professional Committee Service

11. Leave of Absence for Service on Professional Committees

A teacher may apply for and receive a leave of absence for service on professional committees, subject to the conditions that follow. Application will be made to the superintendent or designate.

11.1 Leave with pay, provided the Board is reimbursed for the cost of a substitute, for attendance at committee meetings or functions as requested by the Alberta Teachers' Association or the ATA Local No 41.

11.2 Leave with pay, provided the Board is reimbursed for the cost of full pay for attendance at committee meetings or functions or requested by Alberta Learning.

11.3 At the initial meeting during each round of collective bargaining, the Board and the ATA Local No 41 shall discuss when bargaining meetings will occur. If bargaining meetings are to be held during school time, an understanding shall be reached at the initial meeting regarding who pays the costs associated with the participation of teacher representatives in bargaining.



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