Childbearing and/or Childrearing Leave. The Board shall grant a leave of absence for maternity, adoption, or child care reasons. Whenever possible, a request in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the expected birth, adoption of the child, or the commencement of the child care leave should be provided. In the event of miscarriage or death of the infant, the leave of absence may be terminated after sixty (60) days upon written request of the secretary. In the event of a miscarriage or abortion, the School District’s sick leave policy shall apply. A secretary adopting a child shall be entitled, upon request, to a leave to commence at any time during the first year after receiving custody of the child, or prior to receiving such custody, if necessary, in order to fulfill the requirements for adoption.
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