Common use of Child Care Leave Clause in Contracts

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have the right to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification of disability under this section. Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 months without pay for the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 above. Subd. 3. The teacher shall submit a written request for child care leave, indicating the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school year. Subd. 4. An extension to the child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School District. Subd. 5. If the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its action. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated in the teacher's former position unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment). Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section shall retain all previous experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have the right to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification of disability under this section. Subd. 2. Any teacher principal shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 twelve (12) months without pay or fringe benefits for the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a their own pre-school child or combination thereof, subject to the provisions of this Article. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the sick leave and disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 above. Subd. 32. The teacher principal intending to utilize provisions of this Article shall submit a written give the employer notice in writing of the request for child care leave, indicating the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less leave no later than 30 90 days prior to the intended commencement of such leave leave, except in an emergency. The teacher , and shall give consideration to aligning present therewith the leave with natural breaks in written medical certification from the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days physician of the school year principal's pregnant condition and of the principal's expected date of delivery. Such notice shall not enhance contain a requested commencement date and a return date for the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this sectionchild care leave. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher principal regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher principal shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the that school year. Subd. 43. An extension to the child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted by mutual agreement between the teacher principal and the School District. Subd. 54. If the teacher principal complies with all provisions of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School DistrictBoard, it the School Board shall notify the teacher principal in writing of its action. Subd. 65. A teacher principal returning from child care leave shall be reinstated re-employed in a position for which qualified commensurate with the teacher's former position unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment). Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section shall retain all previous experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated occupied prior to the commencement of leave, subject to the child care leavefollowing conditions: 1. In That the event position has not been abolished pursuant to MS. 125.12 2. That the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience occurs on the salary schedule shall be determined date designated on the request for leave approved by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting the School Board unless a different date for return is permittedmutually agreed upon by the parties.

Child Care Leave. SubdSubd.1. 1A child care leave may be granted by the School District subject to the provisions of these sections. Any Child care leave may be granted because of the need to prepare and provide parental care for a child or children of the teacher who becomes pregnant for an extended period of time. Subd.2. A teacher making application for child care leave shall have inform the right superintendent in writing of intention to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick take the leave at least three calendar months before commencement of the intended leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract . Subd.3. If the reason for disability due to the child care leave is occasioned by pregnancy, a teacher may utilize sick leave pursuant to the sick leave provisions of the Agreement during a period of physical disability. However, a teacher shall not be eligible for sick leave during a period of time covered by a child care leave. A pregnant teacher will also provide, at the time of the leave application, a statement from a physician indicating the expected date of delivery, and recovery. Subd.4. The district School District may require medical verification adjust the proposed beginning and ending date of disability under this section. Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave so that the dates of absence up to 12 months without pay for the purpose of maternityleave are coincident with some natural break in the school year - i.e., adoptionwinter vacation, care spring vacation, semester break or quarter break, end of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization grading period, end of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 aboveschool year, or the like. SubdSubd.5. 3. The In making a determination concerning the commencement and duration of a child care leave, the School District shall not, in any event, be required to: (a) Grant any leave more than twelve (12) months in duration. (b) Permit the teacher shall submit a written to return to his or her employment prior to the date designated in the request for child care leave, indicating . Subd.6. Teachers returning from childcare leave shall be re-employed in a position for which they are licensed unless previously discharged or placed on unrequested leave. Subd.7. Failure of the beginning date and approximate ending date, teacher to return pursuant to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days date determined under this section shall constitute grounds for termination unless the School District and the teacher mutually agree to an extension in the leave. Subd.8. Application for return must be made at least two (2) weeks prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration anticipated return date and be accompanied by a physician’s statement attesting to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days good health of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school year. Subd. 4. An extension to if the child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School Districtwas for maternity. Subd. 5. If the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its action. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated in the teacher's former position unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment). Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section shall retain all previous experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant A childcare leave shall have be granted by the right school district, subject to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification the provisions of disability under this section, to one (1) parent of a child. This leave shall include cases of adoption and the extended illness of a child. Subd. 2. Any A teacher shall have the right to receive a making application for child care leave shall inform the superintendent in writing of absence up intention to 12 months without pay for take the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization at least sixty (60) calendar days before commencement of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 aboveintended leave. Subd. 3. The If the reason for the childcare leave is occasioned by pregnancy, a teacher may utilize sick leave pursuant to the sick leave provisions of the Agreement during a period of physical disability. However, a teacher shall submit not be eligible for sick leave during a written request for period of time covered by a child care leave, indicating . A pregnant teacher xxxx also provide at the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date time of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in application, a statement from her physician indicating the ending expected date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school yeardelivery. Subd. 4. An extension to The School District and the teacher may adjust the proposed beginning and ending date of child care leave so that dates of absence the leave are coincident with some natural break in the school year - i.e., winter vacation, spring vacation, semester break or quarter break, end of 12 months a grading period, end of the school year, or less the like. The availability of a substitute teacher may also be granted by mutual agreement between considered in the teacher and the School Districtduration of a childcare leave. Subd. 5. If In making a determination concerning the commencement and duration of a childcare leave, the School District shall not, in any event, be required to: 1) Grant any leave more than twelve (12) months in duration. 2) Permit the teacher complies with all provisions to return to his or her employment prior to the date designated in the request for childcare leave unless both parties agree upon an alternate date of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its actionreturn. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care childcare leave shall be reinstated reemployed in the teacher's former a position for which he or she is licensed unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment)previously discharged or placed on unrequested leave. Subd. 7. The time during which Failure of the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining to return pursuant to the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of date determined under this section shall retain all previous experience credit constitute grounds for termination unless the School District and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts mutually agree to an extension in the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have Child Care Leave may be granted by the right Sterling School Board subject to continue in regular employment the following provisions and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification of disability under this section. Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 months without pay for the purpose of maternity, preparing and providing paternal care for a natural or adopted child or children of the teacher for an extended period of time. Child Care Leave shall not exceed twelve weeks using accumulated sick leave and personal leave days. Child Care Leave in excess of accumulated time will be taken without pay. 1. A teacher making application for Child Care Leave shall inform the Sterling School Board in writing of intent to take leave at least three months before the commencement of the intended leave subject to the Board’s right to waive the three month provision in emergency situations. 2. If the reason for Child Care Leave is occasioned by adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may an adopting teacher will also be taken following provide, at the utilization time of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 aboveChild Care Leave application, a statement as to the expected date of placement. Subd. 3. The teacher shall submit School Board may adjust the proposed beginning or ending date of a written request for child care leave, indicating Child Care Leave so that the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days prior to the intended commencement dates of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave coincide with some natural breaks break in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days , semester break, end of a grading period, end of the school year or the like. 4. In making a determination concerning the commencement and duration of a Child Care Leave, the School Board shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with any event be required to: x. Xxxxx any leave more than twelve months in duration. b. Permit the teacher regarding to return to his or her employment prior to the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments designated in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school yearrequest for Child Care Leave. Subd. 4. An extension to the child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School District. Subd. 5. If the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its action. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave a Child Care Leave shall be reinstated reemployed in the teacher's former position unless reassigned school system, provided that written notice of intent to return is received in the office of the Principal no later than March seventh in the calendar year in which said leave is to terminate, if that leave is to terminate as of the first of the next school year, or no later than sixty days prior to termination date of any leave which is scheduled to terminate during the course of a school year then in progress. Said reemployment is not guaranteed to be in the same teaching area or grade. Failure to submit a written notice of intent to return on or before the date set forth in the request shall be deemed a voluntary resignation and a waiver of the right of reemployment. 6. Failure of a teacher to return pursuant to Article X (Assignment the date determined under this Policy shall constitute a voluntary resignation unless the School Board and Reassignment)the teacher mutually agree to an extension of leave. Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave Child Care Leave within the provisions of this section Policy shall retain all previous experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated prior to for pay purposes. However, the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue additional experience credit for salary schedule advancement pay purposes or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permittedChild Care Leave.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant A childcare leave shall have be granted by the right school district, subject to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification the provisions of disability under this section, to one (1) parent of a child. This leave shall include cases of adoption and the extended illness of a child. Subd. 2. Any A teacher shall have the right to receive a making application for child care leave shall inform the superintendent in writing of absence up intention to 12 months without pay for take the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization at least sixty (60) calendar days before commencement of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 aboveintended leave. Subd. 3. The If the reason for the childcare leave is occasioned by pregnancy, a teacher may utilize sick leave pursuant to the sick leave provisions of the Recovery Period After Child Birth Policy . However, a teacher shall submit not be eligible for sick leave during a written request for period of time covered by a child care leave, indicating . A pregnant teacher xxxx also provide at the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date time of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in application, a statement from her physician indicating the ending expected date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school yeardelivery. Subd. 4. An extension to The School District and the teacher may adjust the proposed beginning and ending date of child care leave so that dates of absence the leave are coincident with some natural break in the school year - i.e., winter vacation, spring vacation, semester break or quarter break, end of 12 months a grading period, end of the school year, or less the like. The availability of a substitute teacher may also be granted by mutual agreement between considered in the teacher and the School Districtduration of a childcare leave. Subd. 5. If In making a determination concerning the commencement and duration of a childcare leave, the School District shall not, in any event, be required to: 1) Grant any leave more than twelve (12) months in duration. 2) Permit the teacher complies with all provisions to return to his or her employment prior to the date designated in the request for childcare leave unless both parties agree upon an alternate date of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its actionreturn. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care childcare leave shall be reinstated reemployed in the teacher's former a position for which he or she is licensed unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment)previously discharged or placed on unrequested leave. Subd. 7. The time during which Failure of the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining to return pursuant to the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of date determined under this section shall retain all previous experience credit constitute grounds for termination unless the School District and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts mutually agree to an extension in the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have the right to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick combined leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification of disability under this section. Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 months without pay for the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a pre-school preschool child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the disability combined leave provisions provided in Subd. Subdivision 1 above. Subd. 3. The teacher shall submit a written request for child care leave, indicating the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office Superintendent not less than 30 thirty (30) days prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources Superintendent shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school year.school Subd. 4. An extension to the child care leave of absence of 12 18 months or less may be granted by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School District. Subd. 5. If the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its action. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated re-employed in a position for which qualified commensurate with a position occupied prior to the teacher's former leave, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the position has not been abolished. 2. That the return occurs on the date designated on the request for leave approved by the District unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment)a different date for return is mutually agreed upon by the parties. Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section Section shall retain all previous experience credit for pay purposes and any unused leave time accumulated prior to under the commencement provisions of this Agreement at the beginning of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue additional experience credit for salary schedule advancement pay purposes or leave time during the period of absence for child care childcare leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have the right to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for leave during the period of disability due to pregnancy, delivery, delivery and recovery. The district may require medical In order to qualify for sick leave pay, verification of the beginning of the period of disability under this sectionby the attending physician shall be provided by the teacher to Human Resources. A postnatal statement of fitness to teach from the attending physician establishing the end of disability shall be provided the Human Resources by the teacher prior to return to duty. Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 months absence, without pay pay, for the remainder of the school year for the purpose of maternity, maternity or adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 1. above. Subd. 3. The teacher shall submit a written request for indicating the proposed beginning and ending dates of the child care leave, indicating the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office leave not less than 30 forty-five (45) working days prior to in advance of the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergencyto the Human Resources. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning 45 working-day requirement may be waived by Human Resources if factors beyond the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days control of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school yearare present. Subd. 4. An extension to the The proposed ending dates of an unpaid child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted set by Human Resources according to natural breaks in the program or school year after consultation with the teacher and the supervising administrator. Subd. 5. Child care leave may be extended by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School District. Subd. 5. If school district for the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and school year immediately following a child care leave is granted by period which ran to the School District, it shall notify the teacher end of a school year as described in writing of its actionSubd. 2 above. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated in the teacher's former position unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment). Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section shall retain all previous previously recognized experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave after FMLA has been exhausted. Any leave beyond FMLA will not be applicable towards accrued experience credit towards schedule advancement unless reviewed and approved from human resources. Subd. 7. When a child care leave period includes February 1 and runs to the end of the school year, the teacher must notify the Human Resources Office in writing February 1 of their intent to return to active duty for the following school year. If the child care leave period begins on or after February 1 and runs to the end of the school year, the statement of intention is due on or before the last duty day of that school year. Subd. 8. Teachers on child care leave may continue to participate in the medical and/or life insurance programs, but must pay the entire premium for such program(s) as the teacher wishes to retain, commencing with the beginning of the child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall Family Medical Leave Act provisions may be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permittedcoordinated as per district guidelines.

Child Care Leave. ‌ Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have the right to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification of disability under this section.section.‌ Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 months without pay for the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 above.above.‌ Subd. 3. The teacher shall submit a written request for child care leave, indicating the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school year.year.‌ Subd. 4. An extension to the child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted by mutual mutual‌ agreement between the teacher and the School District. Subd. 5. If the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and a child care leave is granted by the School District, it shall notify the teacher in writing of its action.action.‌ Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated in the teacher's former position unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment).Reassignment).‌ Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher.teacher.‌ Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section shall retain all previous experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. 1.‌ Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.permitted.‌

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have A child care leave may be granted by the right School District, subject to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for disability due to pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. The district may require medical verification the provisions of disability under this section, to one (1) parent of an infant child, provided such parent is caring for the child on a full-time basis. Subd. 2. Any A teacher shall have the right to receive a making application for child care leave shall inform the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of absence up to 12 months without pay for the purpose of maternity, adoption, care of a pre-school child Human Resources or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 above.designee Subd. 3. The If the reason for the child care leave is occasioned by pregnancy, a teacher may utilize sick leave pursuant to the sick leave provisions of this Agreement during a period of physical disability. However, a teacher shall submit not be eligible for sick leave during a written request for period of time covered by a child care leave, indicating . A pregnant teacher xxxx also provide at the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office not less than 30 days prior to the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergency. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date time of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in application, a statement from her physician indicating the ending expected date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school yeardelivery. Subd. 4. An extension to The School District may adjust the proposed beginning or ending date of a child care leave so that the dates of absence the leave are coincident with some natural break in the school year; i.e., winter vacation, spring vacation, semester break or quarter break, end of 12 months the school year, end of a grading period, or less the like. The availability of a substitute teacher may also be granted considered by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School DistrictDistrict in the granting of a child care leave or the duration thereof. Subd. 5. If In making a determination concerning the teacher complies with all provisions commencement and duration of this section and a child care leave is granted by leave, the School DistrictDistrict shall not, it shall notify in any event, be required to: 1. Grant any leave more than twelve (12) months in duration. 2. Permit the teacher to return to their employment prior to the date designated in writing of its actionthe request for child care leave. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated reemployed in the teacher's former a position which they are licensed unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment)previously discharged or placed on unrequested leave. Subd. 7. The time during which Failure of the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining to return pursuant to the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of date determined under this section shall retain all previous experience credit constitute grounds for termination unless the School District and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts mutually agree to an extension in the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permitted.

Child Care Leave. Subd. 1. Any teacher who becomes pregnant shall have the right to continue in regular employment and utilize accrued sick leave, long-term disability and all other rights afforded under this Contract for leave during the period of disability due to pregnancy, delivery, delivery and recovery. The district may require medical In order to qualify for sick leave pay, verification of the beginning of the period of disability under this sectionby the attending physician shall be provided by the teacher to Human Resources. A postnatal statement of fitness to teach from the attending physician establishing the end of disability shall be provided the Human Resources by the teacher prior to return to duty. Subd. 2. Any teacher shall have the right to receive a child care leave of absence up to 12 months absence, without pay pay, for the remainder of the school year for the purpose of maternity, maternity or adoption, care of a pre-school child or combination thereof. This leave may also be taken following the utilization of the disability provisions provided in Subd. 1 1. above. Subd. 3. The teacher shall submit a written request for indicating the proposed beginning and ending dates of the child care leave, indicating the beginning date and approximate ending date, to the Human Resources Office leave not less than 30 forty-five (45) working days prior to in advance of the intended commencement of such leave except in an emergencyto the Human Resources. The teacher shall give consideration to aligning 45 working-day requirement may be waived by Human Resources if factors beyond the leave with natural breaks in the school year. Starting or ending dates that occur within the first ten or last fifteen days control of the school year shall not enhance the insurance benefits provided in Subd. 10 of this section. The Director of Human Resources shall consult with the teacher regarding the ending date of the leave and may make moderate adjustments in the ending date so as to coincide with natural breaks in the school year. When the ending date falls during the school year, the teacher shall have the right to extend the leave to the end of the school yearare present. Subd. 4. An extension to the The proposed ending dates of an unpaid child care leave of absence of 12 months or less may be granted set by Human Resources according to natural breaks in the program or school year after consultation with the teacher and the supervising administrator. Subd. 5. Child care leave may be extended by mutual agreement between the teacher and the School District. Subd. 5. If school district for the teacher complies with all provisions of this section and school year immediately following a child care leave is granted by period which ran to the School District, it shall notify the teacher end of a school year as described in writing of its actionSubd. 2 above. Subd. 6. A teacher returning from child care leave shall be reinstated in the teacher's former position unless reassigned pursuant to Article X (Assignment and Reassignment). Subd. 7. The time during which the teacher is on child care leave shall not be counted in determining the completion of the probationary period, however, in no event shall the teacher be required to serve a greater cumulative length probation than any other probationary teacher. Subd. 8. A teacher who returns from child care leave within the provisions of this section shall retain all previous previously recognized experience credit and any unused leave time accumulated prior to the commencement of the child care leave. In the event the teacher starts the school year working ten days or less, immediately followed by Child Care Leave, such days shall not be counted toward yearly sick leave allocation. Upon return to work sick leave shall be prorated. The teacher shall not accrue experience credit for salary schedule advancement or leave time during the period of absence for child care leave after FMLA has been exhausted. Any leave beyond FMLA will not be applicable towards accrued experience credit towards schedule advancement unless reviewed and approved from human resources. Subd. 7. When a childcare leave period includes February 1 and runs to the end of the school year, the teacher must notify the Human Resources Office in writing by February 1st of their intent to return to active duty for the following school year. If the childcare leave period begins on or after February 1 and runs to the end of the school year, the statement of intention is due on or before the last duty day of that school year. Subd. 8. Teachers on child care leave may continue to participate in the insurance programs, but must pay the entire premium for such program(s) as the teacher wishes to retain, commencing with the beginning of the child care leave. Credit for teaching experience on the salary schedule shall Family Medical Leave Act provisions may be determined by Article VI (Salary Schedule and Placement), Sect. 2(Placement on Schedules), Subd. 1. Subd. 9. Substituting is permittedcoordinated as per district guidelines.