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

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 Superintendent at least four (4) weeks in advance of impending military service. For purposes of seniority and placement on the salary guide, up to four (4) years of absence in the armed service of the United States or the auxiliaries thereof shall be counted as though services had been performed for the District during that time.

Each employee must notify the Board of his/her intention to resume employment within ninety (90) days of his/her release and discharge and no less than thirty (30) days before the beginning of the semester and shall present to the Board evidence of an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions.

Request for training leave of absence shall be made to the Superintendent at least four (4) weeks in advance of absence. Request may be made by those employees who are members of the Ohio Defense Corp., Ohio National Guard, Ohio Naval Militia, U.S., Army Reserve, U.S., Naval Reserve, U.S., Air Force Reserve, U.S., Marine Corps Reserve, or other organizations affiliated with the reserves or on an order by the Governor of Ohio. Any employee on such leave for no more than thirty-one (31) days per year shall receive full compensation during the period of leave, and shall accrue seniority status during the period of leave.

Employees shall make every effort to schedule their period of training during summer months or when school is not in session.

If the period of training occurs during a school session, the employee 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. 3319.085, 5923.05