The Board of Education recognizes that military service rendered by a professional staff member in the defense of our country or in maintaining preparedness is a service benefiting all citizens.

Any newly employed teacher placed on the salary guide shall be credited with one (1) year of District service for each year of military service to a maximum of five (5).

The Board reserves the right to specify certain conditions for the granting of military leave or training leaves of absence.

Requests for military leave shall be made to the Board at least four (4) weeks in advance of impending military service.

For purposes of seniority and placement on the salary guide, years of absence in the armed service of the United States or the auxiliaries thereof shall be counted as though teaching services had been performed during that time.

Each professional staff member must notify the Board of his/her intention to resume employment within ninety (90) days of his/her release or discharge and shall present to the Board evidence of an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions.

All professional staff members shall make every effort to schedule his/her period of training when school is not in session.

If the period of training occurs during a school session, the professional staff member shall provide the Superintendent with the name of his/her supervisor in the reserves or the militia so that arrangements may be discussed to alter such service date.

R.C. 3319.14, 5923.05