PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT LEAVES

INTRODUCTION: Professional leaves for Administrative, Management, and Confidential Management employees shall be for the purpose of improving professional capabilities and knowledge, thereby enhancing the potential for contribution to College of the Redwoods. Such leaves may be used for activities such as visiting other colleges, attending classes, research/writing for publication, going to extended conferences, etc.

A. Length of Leave: Employees may combine 40 working days paid management leave with unused vacation time to permit a maximum leave of 80 working days with administrative approval.

B. Eligibility: To be eligible for professional leave, the applicant must have completed four or more years of full-time or part-time permanent employment with College of the Redwoods in a management position. An employee may participate in such a leave no more than once every four years.

C. Applications for Professional Leave: Persons who wish to apply for professional leave must submit their applications for leave through established administrative channels at least three full months in advance of the proposed leave. Requests must be in writing and contain full documentation of the manager's plans and qualifications for professional leave, and how the leave will benefit the college.

D. Granting Leaves: The decision to grant a professional leave to an eligible candidate rests with the Board of Trustees, based upon the recommendation of the President. The decision shall take into consideration all cost factors for the leave. All management leaves will be scheduled at the convenience of the District and in a manner which normally will preclude the need for a replacement. However, a $1,000 annual account will be established to cover necessary costs.

E. Written Report: Recipients of a professional leave must submit to the President, through established administrative channels, a comprehensive written report concerning professional leave activities within 60 calendar days after returning from leave.





Adopted by Board of Trustees: August 1, 1988