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4 LEAVE4.14.2.11 Making Up TimeIn all cases, the arrangement for making up time must be negotiated with theprincipal. Where such an arrangement is being negotiated, the following factorsshould be considered:a) nature of the duties;b) needs of the workplace;c) whether additional leave granted can be made up before the next grant;d) use of other forms of leave to offset the additional study time where making it upis impractical.4.14.2.12 Part Time Staff MembersPart time staff members are granted leave on a pro rata basis.4.14.2.13 Daily Contract Hours to be WorkedStaff members who are taking study time on any particular day must work contracthours on that day. For example, a staff member who is entitled to two hours studytime on a Wednesday afternoon, must ensure that he or she works the remainder oftheir daily contract hours before proceeding on study time.4.14.2.14 Classes not AttendedStudy time is not to be taken on any week when classes are not attended. If a staffmember attends more than one class, the weekly study time should be reducedcorrespondingly when one of those classes is not attended.4.14.2.15 Study Time not Taken at the Nominated TimeStudy time is an expendable grant which if not used at the nominated time, is lost. Ifan emergency situation occurs, a person may have to give up their normal studytime. If circumstances allow, however, such time may be granted on another dayduring the same week.4.14.2.16 Accrual During Other LeaveStudy time does not accrue during any other form of leave.4.14.2.17 Repeated SubjectsStudy time is not available for repeated subjects unless evidence can be providedthat failure to successfully complete the subject at first attempt was caused bycircumstances outside the staff member's control. A staff member attending repeatsubjects during working hours, for which study time has not been granted, mustmake up all the time taken off in attending those subjects.Handbook for non teaching staff in schools 2007 Page 4 - 75