Categories of Leaves. Leaves are either “permissive” or “mandatory.” As to permissive leaves, the term “may” is used and the District retains discretion as to whether such leaves are to be granted, and as to the starting and ending dates of such leaves. As to mandatory leaves, the term “shall” is used and the District has no discretion as to whether the leave is to be granted to a qualified employee. The term “formal leave” refers to any leave of more than twenty (20) consecutive working days in duration. Such leave must be applied of less than twenty-one (21) consecutive working days. Informal absence may be granted by the immediate administrator when the absence is anticipated to be five (5) working days or less. Informal absence for more than five (5) working days but less than twenty-one (21) working days may be granted upon the approval of the appropriate Superintendent or division head.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
