Common use of Certificate of Absence Clause in Contracts

Certificate of Absence. All forms used for the certification of an absence shall be compatible with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The member shall certify to the Superintendent the cause of the member’s absence. Such certification shall also constitute a request by the member for authorization of absence. The school office shall give to the member the appropriate form(s) to be used by the member for the certification of absence. The member shall complete and return the form(s) to the school office within one (1) work day after receipt of such forms. Failure to complete and return the form(s) in a timely manner may result in a delay in the issuance of pay. The building principal shall sign and forward to the appropriate offices the member’s certificate of absence within one (1) work day of receipt of such certification. Approval by the Superintendent of such request shall constitute an authorization of absence for duty. Members shall not be considered absent when on Board-sponsored/approved field trips. Members shall be responsible, however, for submitting an Attendance Variations Form for Modification of Worksite when on such field trips lasting one (1) school day or longer.