Child Birth. A Teacher who is pregnant may continue in active employment as late into her pregnancy as her physician recommends, provided that she is able to properly perform her required duties. A Teacher shall be entitled to an unpaid child care leave to begin at any time between the commencement of a Teacher’s pregnancy, or the pregnancy of the Teacher’s partner, and 120 calendar days after the date the child is born. Such leave will be counted toward the 12-work-week entitlement under the unpaid FMLA but may be taken as paid leave if the teacher has accrued leave days. Such request must include the period of anticipated leave and will not exceed one (1) year. Where necessary, due to the disability of the Teacher or the child, the period of leave may be extended. Leave may also be extended for other reasons at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, subject to Board of Education approval. Said Teacher shall notify the District Privacy Officer in writing of his/her desire to take such leave, and, except in cases of emergency, shall give notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin. It should be noted that if a Teacher is unable to work due to pregnancy, complications related to pregnancy, or in any way related to her own health, she may use sick leave benefits under Section 10.2.2 and may also be entitled to apply for Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3. If the Teacher’s child is ill or disabled and requires the Teacher’s assistance, the Teacher may qualify for use of sick leave under Section
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Child Birth. A Teacher who is pregnant may continue in active employment as late into her pregnancy as her physician recommends, provided that she is able to properly perform her required duties. A Teacher shall be entitled to an unpaid child care leave to begin at any time between the commencement of a Teacher’s pregnancy, or the pregnancy of the Teacher’s partnerspouse, and 120 calendar days after the date the child is born. Such leave will be counted toward the 12-12 work-week entitlement under the unpaid FMLA but may be taken as paid leave if the teacher has accrued leave daysFMLA. Such request must include the period of anticipated leave and will not exceed one (1) year. Where necessary, due to the disability of the Teacher or the child, the period of leave may be extended. Leave may also be extended for other reasons at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, subject to Board of Education approval. Said Teacher shall notify the District Privacy Officer in writing of his/her desire to take such leave, and, except in cases of emergency, shall give notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin. It should be noted that if a Teacher is unable to work due to pregnancy, complications related to pregnancy, or in any way related to her own health, she may use sick leave benefits under Section 10.2.2 and may also be entitled to apply for Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3. If the Teacher’s child is ill or disabled and requires the Teacher’s assistance, the Teacher may qualify for use of sick leave under SectionSection 10.2.2. Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3 are not available in the instance of an illness or disability of a child or other dependent. All requests for this type of leave must be made through the District Privacy Offer. Unpaid leave may be available under Section 10.2.5.
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Child Birth. A Teacher who is pregnant may continue in active employment as late into her pregnancy as her physician recommends, provided that she is able to properly perform her required duties. A Teacher shall be entitled to an unpaid child care leave to begin at any time between the commencement of a Teacher’s pregnancy, or the pregnancy of the Teacher’s partner, and 120 calendar days after the date the child is born. Such leave will be counted toward the 12-work-week entitlement under the unpaid FMLA but may be taken as paid leave if the teacher has accrued leave days. Such request must include the period of anticipated leave and will not exceed one (1) year. Where necessary, due to the disability of the Teacher or the child, the period of leave may be extended. Leave may also be extended for other reasons at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, subject to Board of Education approval. Said Teacher shall notify the District Privacy Officer in writing of his/her desire to take such leave, and, except in cases of emergency, shall give notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin. It should be noted that if a Teacher is unable to work due to pregnancy, complications related to pregnancy, or in any way related to her own health, she may use sick leave benefits under Section 10.2.2 and may also be entitled to apply for Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3. If the Teacher’s child is ill or disabled and requires the Teacher’s assistance, the Teacher may qualify for use of sick leave under SectionSection 10.2.2. Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3 are not available in the instance of an illness or disability of a child or other dependent. All requests for this type of leave must be made through the District Privacy Offer. Unpaid leave may be available under Section 10.2.5.
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Child Birth. A Teacher who is pregnant may continue in active employment as late into her pregnancy as her physician recommends, provided that she is able to properly perform her required duties. A Teacher shall be entitled to an unpaid child care leave to begin at any time between the commencement of a Teacher’s pregnancy, or the pregnancy of the Teacher’s partner, and 120 calendar days after the date the child is born. Such leave will be counted toward the 12-work-week entitlement under the unpaid FMLA but may be taken as paid leave if the teacher has accrued leave days. Such request must include the period of anticipated leave and will not exceed one (1) year. Where necessary, due to the disability of the Teacher or the child, the period of leave may be extended. Leave may also be extended for other reasons at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, subject to Board of Education approval. Said Teacher shall notify the District Privacy Officer in writing of his/her desire to take such leave, and, except in cases of emergency, shall give notice thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin. It should be noted that if a Teacher is unable to work due to pregnancy, complications related to pregnancy, or in any way related to her own health, she may use sick leave benefits under Section 10.2.2 and may also be entitled to apply for Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3. If the Teacher’s child is ill or disabled and requires the Teacher’s assistance, the Teacher may qualify for use of sick leave under SectionSection 10.2.2. Sick Leave Bank benefits under Section 10.3 are not available in the instance of an illness or disability of a child or other dependent. All requests for this type of leave must be made through the District’s Privacy Officer. Unpaid leave may be available under Section 10.2.5.
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