NORTHFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION FILE CODE: 4151.9/4251.9
Northfield, New Jersey
Policy
MILITARY LEAVE
Any regular employee who may enlist or be conscripted into the armed forces of the United States for service or training shall be granted a military leave.
Any employee granted military leave shall be reinstated to his/her position in the Northfield School System with full credit, including annual increment(s) under the salary policy upon written request, supported by competent proof that the applicant is fully qualified to perform the duties of said position.
The application for reinstatement shall be made within a reasonable time after discharge or release from military service, but no later than ninety (90) days from the date of discharge or release.
Adopted: No Date
NJSBA Review/Update: November 2009; December 2010
Readopted: October 24,2011
Key Words
Military, Military Leave, Leave of Absence
Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:6-33 Tenure, pension and other employment rights in military and naval service saved
N.J.S.A. 38:23-1 et seq. Leave of absence for public officers, employees
N.J.S.A. 38A:4-4 Leave of absence without loss of pay, exceptions