Absence From School Duties. 22 Temporary Absence .................................................................................................................. 22 Extended Absence ..................................................................................................................... 25 Child-Bearing and Child-Rearing Leave .................................................................................. 25 Voluntary Leaves of Absence ................................................................................................... 26 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ................................................................................... 27
Absence From School Duties. 5.1 In determining placement on the salary schedule for a teacher who returns from unpaid leave, s/he shall return to the same step from which s/he left, unless s/he has taught ninety-three (93) or more days during the school year in which the leave begins.
5.2 A statement by a health care provider may be required by the Executive Director for all absences exceeding five (5) consecutive school days. Further, the Executive Director may require that a Physician designated by the Collaborative certify the employee's fitness for return to work. In the event that the Collaborative designates the physician, the Collaborative shall have the responsibility to pay for the examination.
Absence From School Duties
