Common use of Childrearing Leave Clause in Contracts

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In A. Upon request, any teacher who is expecting a child, or whose spouse is expecting a child, or who has received acceptance to adopt a child, shall be granted a long-term leave of absence for childrearing purposes. The Board will comply with all mandatory provisions of the event a teacher desires Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993. Such a leave longer than shall normally be for a maximum of one year. • The request for childrearing leave shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to its commencement. • Such leave request must establish in writing the beginning and ending dates of the proposed leave as well as the use of days being requested, i.e. FMLA, sick days, unpaid days. A form will be completed by the teacher and submitted to Central Office that provided will determine the status of the leave (sick leave, FMLA, etc.). • Leaves commencing February 1 through August 31 of any year shall terminate at the end of the second marking period of the following school year. • If the Board determines that the educational program of the students directly involved will be seriously affected, said leave shall terminate at the beginning of the following school year. • The teacher shall receive at least 60 calendar days notice of a Board decision to postpone termination of the leave. • Such leave can be terminated earlier by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D)mutual agreement of the parties. Upon return, the below listed procedure teacher shall be followedreassigned to the same position or an equivalent position at the discretion of the administration. Teachers whose leave terminates at the beginning of a school year and who intend to return shall reconfirm their intention to return by giving the Superintendent written notice of such intent by June 1 of the prior school year. All other teachers must reconfirm their intention to return by giving the Superintendent sixty (60) calendar days notice of such intent. Failure to provide such notice or failure to return to work as scheduled upon termination of a leave shall be considered a resignation of employment. • As in the case of other leave without pay, the teacher is entitled to participate in fringe benefit programs beyond the initial FMLA twelve (12) week period at the teacher’s own expense. a. Under normal conditionsB. Leaves of absence under Section A, above, shall be without pay. C. Any person employed by the Superintendent Board of Education to fill the position of any certified professional employee on leave, shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of SchoolsSchools at the time of employment that said person’s contract shall expire upon return to active service of the employee on leave whose position is being temporarily filled, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. unless some other position exists to which the person employed to fill the temporary vacancy may be appointed, if qualified. D. A teacher who does on leave according to the terms of this Article shall not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, soonerhave this absence, if a year or more, counted in his/her total years of experience in the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leaveSuffield Public Schools; however, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenuredisrupt the number of years of continuous employment. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In Subject to the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D)following conditions, an employee may request and the below listed procedure shall be followedBoard may grant up to twelve months childrearing leave. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified 1) The employee must make his/her request for childrearing leave in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform Schools no later than sixty (60) workdays prior to the date the employee wishes to commence the leave. 2) The authority to grant or deny an employee his/her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish request and to request determine a maternity leave of absence replacement shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord rest solely with the above provisionsSuperintendent or his/her designee. c. Said extended maternity 3) If the Superintendent or his/her designee denies a request for any of the following reasons, any grievance arising therefrom shall be based solely on the grounds the decision was arbitrary or capricious and, therefore, unfair: a) replacement through the transfer of another employee covered under this Agreement would be disruptive; b) there is no adequately qualified replacement for either the employee requesting leave or another employee who could be transferred from among employees covered under this Agreement or non-employees; c) an additional cost would accrue to the Board. 4) Unless the Superintendent, or his/her designee, and the employee both agree otherwise, duration of childrearing leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from for no-less-than the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendententire period granted. d. The teacher must 5) An employee on childrearing leave shall notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year Schools in which her maternity leave expires writing of his/her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from active employment upon termination of the school systemperiod of the leave no-less-than thirty (30) workdays prior to the date the leave is to end. Failure to comply with this agreement will condition shall be considered as tantamount to resignation. 6) Childrearing leave shall be without salary and any contribution by the Board of the premium cost of insurance benefits; however, the employee shall be allowed the opportunity to continue applicable insurance coverage at his/her resignation from expense. 7) Provided his/her employment is not terminated because of staff reduction during the school system. Upon return from such period of childrearing leave, an employee shall be returned to active employment when the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable period of childrearing leave ends. 8) When the period of the childrearing leave ends, an employee shall return to the one occupied at the beginning same step of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the applicable salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless he/she was at when the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such childrearing leave of absence shall not count toward tenurebegan. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave Leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and without step advancement for the sole purpose of caring for the teacher’s newly born infant or adopted child shall terminate one year from be granted to a full-time tenured teacher who has been employed by the first of September following birth district more than three years upon fulfilling each of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agreefollowing conditions: 1. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must shall notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total district at least ninety (90)) days prior to the expected date of birth that he/she intends to take childcare leave. Except as set forth herein, such The leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. must be taken at or about the time the child is born. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancyadopted child, upon the recommendation leave must be taken at or about the time the child is adopted; moreover, the 90-day notice requirement shall not apply. 2. The childcare leave shall be granted for either one semester or a full school year. After one (1) year’s leave, an individual may apply for a second year’s leave giving at least ninety (90) days notice. This procedure may be repeated on the birth or adoption of another child but under no circumstances may the total leave exceed four (4) consecutive years. If a teacher does not intend to return to the district, sixty (60) days written advance notice to the Superintendent is required. The date of Schools return must coincide with the beginning of a semester. 3. Before a leave will be granted, teachers must sign a statement provided by the district confirming that a failure to return to the district at the time specified for return to teaching constitutes a resignation from service with the district. A resignation letter will allow for emergencies and illnesses as a justifiable excuse for a teachers failure to return to the approval district at the time specified in the aforementioned statement. Reasonable proof shall be submitted. 4. The teacher’s anniversary date for receiving step credit shall be deferred for a period of time equal to the School Committeeteacher’s time on leave. 5. The notice periods specified above are all minimum. The parties jointly agree that the teachers will make every reasonable effort to give the district greater notice than the minimum requirements of this section. 6. A teacher on childcare leave may not apply for leave without pay of any other type. 7. Any teacher who takes leave under this article will not be eligible for leave pursuant to Article IV.9, until two years after leave under this section has ended. 8. If 3020(a) proceedings are initiated after an application for leave is granted, the district may deny the leave prior to its effective date.

Childrearing Leave. In Section 1. An employee who is expecting or whose spouse is expecting the event birth of a teacher desires a child which the employee contemplates will reside in his or her household, or who expects to Section 2. A request for childrearing leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followedsubmitted in writing, on a Request for Leave Form, sixty (60) days prior to start of leave. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent Section 3. All childrearing leaves shall be notified in writing not later than for at least one (1) semester or the beginning remainder of the fifth school year in which leave begins. An additional semester may be granted for a maximum of one (5th1) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to full school year (or until the beginning of a new semester whichever is later), provided that written notice of request for extension must be received not less than sixty (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period60) provided that, up days prior to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion expiration of the Superintendent originally approved leave and, provided that in any case childrearing leave, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, shall be of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity such duration that leave of absence shall submit her resignation terminate effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity end of a school year or semester. Return from childrearing leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one scheduled to coincide with the beginning of a school year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agreeor semester. Section 4. Extensions of Employees on childrearing leave may be granted allowed to terminate leave and return to duty at other than the times listed above at the discretion of the SuperintendentExecutive Director. Requests to return to work early shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director with as much advance notice as possible, who shall make a recommendation to the Board regarding such request. d. The teacher must notify Section 5. No employee shall be entitled to or granted a period of paid or unpaid absence or leave allowed or authorized under any provision of this Agreement or the Superintendent by the first Public School Code of April the year in which her maternity leave expires 1949, as amended, during any period of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with absence approved under this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then availableprovision. e. A teacher Section 6. An employee granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such an unpaid leave of absence shall not count toward tenurebe entitled, for the period of the leave, to years of service credit, retirement credit, reimbursement for tuition, or any other benefits that would have accrued had services been rendered during the period of absence. f. In Section 7. Upon termination of the event the child does not livechildrearing leave, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatementemployee shall be reinstated to his/her previous position, accompanied by a physician’s statement subject to the right of good healththe Bucks IU to transfer employees. Such reinstatement a transfer may be granted by occur during the School Committee, in case leave or at the time of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committeereturn.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding Subject to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion approval of the Superintendent and the Board of SchoolsEducation, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A a teacher who does is the parent of a natural or adopted child may elect a long- term childrearing leave not wish to request exceed a maternity maximum of six (6) consecutive calendar months to be taken within twelve (12) months from the date of birth or adoption of the child. The teacher electing a childrearing leave shall be bound by the option of absence returning to duty on either the first day of the school year or the first day of the second semester, provided that different return dates may be allowed by mutual agreement between the teacher and the administration in appropriate circumstances. However, no teacher shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving be required to involuntarily return earlier than one (1) of the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity two (2) dates set forth above. Such leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year pay. A teacher returning from leave of absence will be placed on the first of September following birth salary scale on the step held prior to his/her leave, except in the case where he/she has taught more than one-half (½) of the child orschool year, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions or through January 31st of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity the leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school systemoccurred. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leaveIn that case, the teacher will shall be offered a position as reasonably comparable to placed on the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit next step on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure when returning, provided a new school year has commenced (and step movement is set forth for that year unless such contract year; if not, the number of days she has taught teacher shall total at least ninety (90be placed in accordance with the applicable contract language for such contract year). Except The returning teacher may be assigned to duty where a vacancy occurs and for which such teacher is certified. Childrearing leave (as set forth herein, such above) shall be designated as leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In under the event the child does not livefederal family and medical leave act (“FMLA”). Accordingly, the childrearing leave will run concurrently with the FMLA leave (during the period of time the teacher may make written applications is eligible for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by leave under the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools FMLA) and the approval teacher shall be required to use any accrued sick leave and personal days during the period that is covered under the FMLA in order to receive remuneration during such period of time; the School Committeeremaining period of time shall be unpaid leave.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure Any certified professional employee shall be followed. a. Under normal conditionsentitled, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The upon written request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding submitted to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorilyor designee, to an extended leave without pay for purpose of childrearing, apart from any period of childbirth disability leave with pay. A teacher who does Such employee shall be entitled to such leave for any school year, or reasonable requested portion thereof for the remainder of the school year in which the child is born, adopted, or fostered, and for an additional one half of another school year if requested by the employee. Childrearing leave, shall be subject to the following provisions: a. Employees requesting leave shall submit not wish less than thirty calendar days written notice of the anticipated date of ending performance of duties. b. While on a leave, the individual shall be allowed to request maintain the prevailing insurance coverage of the Collective Bargaining Unit by paying an amount equal to the total of such premiums to the Board of Education in four equal quarterly payments in advance. c. Any tenured certified professional employee on childrearing leave, upon filing written notice of intent to return at least 90 calendar days prior to expiration of the leave, shall be reinstated in a maternity position in the Fairfield Public Schools comparable to that held at the time of granting of the leave. Every reasonable effort will be made to reinstate the individual in the position held at the commencement of the leave of absence. It is understood that the reinstatement of said person returning from the leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving may affect the system employment status of other staff members in accord accordance with the above provisionsrequirements of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Separation and Recall Procedures of this Agreement. The expiration date of leave through the end of a school year is June 30. c. Said extended maternity d. Non-tenured personnel on childrearing leave shall will be without pay and shall terminate one year from granted priority for a position in Fairfield Public Schools based upon certification. Every reasonable effort will be made to reinstate the first person on leave of September following birth absence in the present position upon return. e. In the event the Board has not received a written notice of intent to return within eighty (80) calendar days prior to the expiration of the child orleave from a professional employee, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agreeBoard shall notify the individual at his/her most recently provided address by certified mail (return receipt requested) regarding her/his obligation to provide such written notice of intent to return within the next ten (10) business days. Extensions of Failure to respond to this letter will constitute resignation. f. Personnel on childrearing leave who accept full-time employment or employment which approaches full-time may be lose rights granted in this section at the discretion of the Superintendent. An individual coming under the provisions of this item is entitled to use of the grievance procedure. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity g. Any childrearing leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply provided under this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be used concurrently with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such FMLA leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure Any certified professional employee shall be followed. a. Under normal conditionsentitled, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The upon written request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding submitted to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorilyor designee, to an extended leave without pay for purpose of childrearing, apart from any period of childbirth disability leave with pay. A teacher who does Such employee shall be entitled to such leave for any school year, or reasonable requested portion thereof in which the child is born, adopted, or fostered, and for an additional school year if requested by the employee. Childrearing leave, shall be subject to the following provisions: a. Employees requesting leave shall submit not wish less than thirty calendar days written notice of the anticipated date of ending performance of duties. b. While on a leave, the individual shall be allowed to request maintain the prevailing insurance coverage of the Collective Bargaining Unit by paying an amount equal to the total of such premiums to the Board of Education in four equal quarterly payments in advance. c. Any tenured certified professional employee on childrearing leave, upon filing written notice of intent to return at least 90 calendar days prior to expiration of the leave, shall be reinstated in a maternity position in the Fairfield Public Schools comparable to that held at the time of granting of the leave. Every reasonable effort will be made to reinstate the individual in the position held at the commencement of the leave of absence. It is understood that the reinstatement of said person returning from the leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving may affect the system employment status of other staff members in accord accordance with the above provisionsrequirements of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Separation and Recall Procedures of this Agreement. The expiration date of leave through the end of a school year is June 30. c. Said extended maternity d. Non-tenured personnel on childrearing leave shall will be without pay and shall terminate one year from granted priority for a position in Fairfield Public Schools based upon certification. Every reasonable effort will be made to reinstate the first person on leave of September following birth absence in the present position upon return. e. In the event the Board has not received a written notice of intent to return within eighty (80) calendar days prior to the expiration of the child orleave from a professional employee, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agreeBoard shall notify the individual at his/her most recently provided address by certified mail (return receipt requested) regarding her/his obligation to provide such written notice of intent to return within the next ten (10) business days. Extensions of Failure to respond to this letter will constitute resignation. f. Personnel on childrearing leave who accept full-time employment or employment which approaches full-time may be lose rights granted in this section at the discretion of the Superintendent. An individual coming under the provisions of this item is entitled to use of the grievance procedure. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity g. Any childrearing leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply provided under this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be used concurrently with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such FMLA leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In Section 1. An employee who is expecting or whose spouse is expecting the event birth of a teacher desires child which the employee contemplates will reside in his or her household, or who expects to adopt a child, and who wishes to continue employment following a period of absence taken for the purpose of rearing the child, shall be granted a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure of absence without pay. Section 2. A request for childrearing leave shall be followedsubmitted in writing, on a Request for Leave form, sixty (60) days prior to start of leave. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent Section 3. All childrearing leaves shall be notified in writing not later than for at least one (1) semester or the beginning remainder of the fifth school year in which leave begins. An additional semester may be granted for a maximum of one (5th1) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to full school year (or until the beginning of a new semester whichever is later), provided that written notice of request for extension must be received not less than sixty (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period60) provided that, up days prior to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion expiration of the Superintendent originally approved leave and, provided that in any case childrearing leave, including FMLA leave, shall be of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity such duration that leave of absence shall submit her resignation terminate effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity end of a school year or semester. Return from childrearing leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one scheduled to coincide with the beginning of a school year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agreeor semester. Section 4. Extensions of Employees on childrearing leave may be granted allowed to terminate leave and return to duty at other than the times listed above at the discretion of the SuperintendentExecutive Director. Requests to return to work early shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director with as much advance notice as possible, who shall make a recommendation to the Board regarding such request. d. The teacher must notify Section 5. No employee shall be entitled to or granted a period of paid or unpaid absence or leave allowed or authorized under any provision of this Agreement or the Superintendent by the first Public School Code of April the year in which her maternity leave expires 1949, as amended, during any period of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with absence approved under this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then availableprovision. e. A teacher Section 6. An employee granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such an unpaid leave of absence shall not count toward tenurebe entitled, for the period of the leave, to years of service credit, retirement credit, reimbursement for tuition, or any other benefits that would have accrued had services been rendered during the period of absence. Insurance benefits will continue to be provided during the period of leave, or a maximum of six (6) calendar months, whichever occurs first. The employee shall be required to pay his/her required employee premium share of the benefit costs during this period. If the leave is extended beyond six (6) months, it is the responsibility of the employee to pay the entire employee and employer premium share to maintain benefits after the twenty-fourth (24th) week. A second consecutive leave due to the birth or adoption of a second child shall be without such benefits, except at employee expense. Seniority will continue to accrue during the period of the leave. f. In Section 7. Upon termination of the event the child does not livechildrearing leave, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatementemployee shall be reinstated to his/her previous position, accompanied by a physician’s statement subject to the right of good healththe Bucks IU to transfer employees. Such reinstatement a transfer may be granted by occur during the leave or at the time of return. Section 8. Employees assigned to the Extended School CommitteeYear program shall have requests for childrearing leave approved according to their calendar, in case but consistent with the terms of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committeethis provision.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a 1. Any teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditionsentitled, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The upon written request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding submitted to the beginning Superintendent, to an unpaid leave of absence for the purposes of childrearing. If a new semester (child is born or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this timeadopted before March l, the teacher canshall be entitled to a childrearing leave for the balance of that school year. If the child is born or adopted after March l, in the opinion teacher shall be entitled to a childrearing leave for the balance of the Superintendent of Schoolsschool year and, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to upon request may take a maternity leave of absence for the following school year. For a non-tenured teacher, if a child is born or adopted during the school year, the teacher shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving be entitled to an unpaid childrearing leave for the system in accord with balance of that school year only. If a teacher is entitled by law to FMLA leave, the above provisionsBoard shall designate any child-rearing leave taken under this Article as FMLA leave. c. Said extended maternity 2. Such childrearing leave shall be without pay and subject to the following conditions: a) Teachers requesting leave shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth submit not less than sixty (60) days written notice of the child oranticipated date such leave shall commence. The Superintendent/Principal shall make appropriate arrangements should it become impossible for the teacher to provide sixty (60) days notice. Circumstances including, soonerbut not limited to, shall be with a physician's note, the premature birth, or a change in the adoption date that is beyond the control of the teacher. b) During the period of childrearing leave, the insurance benefits package shall be as if the teacher were employed and Superintendent so agreeworking at school and consistent with the Agreement, for up to twelve (12) weeks, consistent with the FMLA. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent For any additional time taken by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leaveteacher, the teacher will shall be offered a position as reasonably comparable to responsible for the one occupied at the beginning full costs of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity health insurance premiums. Teachers returning from childrearing leave shall not receive credit be placed on the salary schedule or at the same level as other teachers in the system with the same teaching experience in years. Teachers shall receive credit toward tenure for that one (1) year unless the number of days she has teaching experience if they taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such ) days during the school year in which the childrearing leave of absence shall not count toward tenurecommences. f. In 3. Upon completion of the event the child does not livechildrearing leave, the teacher may make shall return to the position vacated or to a comparable position. Teachers shall provide written applications for reinstatement, accompanied notification of their intent to return from such leave by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation April 1st of the Superintendent year prior to the end of Schools and the approval their childrearing leave. Failure to provide such written notification shall serve as a resignation of the School Committeeemployment. 4. The period of childrearing leave shall not be counted towards seniority, but such leave shall not constitute a break in seniority.

Childrearing Leave. In A tenured teacher shall be eligible for long-term childrearing leave without pay for a period not to exceed the event balance of the school year in which the leave commences plus 1 additional year, providing: 6.4.1 The tenured teacher timely applies for childrearing leave with the Superintendent pursuant to the general conditions for leave of absence set forth in Section 6.10; 6.4.2 The tenured teacher and Superintendent or his/her designee shall agree upon a teacher desires a plan for the commencement and termination of such leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 Dthe period of leave), taking into consideration the below listed procedure continuity of instruction and medical factors and any pertinent time factors related to continuity of instruction and medical factors to the maximum possible degree; 6.4.3 Sick leave shall not be applicable during the period of childrearing leave except for the period of immediate disability following birth or for adoption and placement for adoption as set forth in Section 6.1 of this Agreement. Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be followed.available to the teacher upon return to duty in the District; a. Under normal conditions, 6.4.4 Any tenured teacher desiring to use childrearing leave for adoption as a result of becoming an adoptive parent of a child below the age of 6 years shall notify the Superintendent or his/her designee in writing upon confirmation of eligibility. Adoption leave shall be notified in writing not later than granted upon satisfactory written notification to the beginning Superintendent or his/her designee of the fifth (5th) month date the child is expected to be received. It shall be the responsibility of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the applying teacher to keep the Superintendent or his/her designee informed of the status of the legal proceedings and, as soon as known, the expected date of deliverythe delivery of the child; and 6.4.5 Childrearing leave and family and medical leave shall run concurrently for a leave that qualifies under the FMLA. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding 6.4.6 This section shall apply to the beginning tenured teacher utilizing the additional year of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, childrearing leave. The teacher shall notify the Superintendent in writing by February 1st of the last year of leave that the teacher can, in intends to return to work at the opinion conclusion of the leave. Failure to advise the Superintendent of Schoolsthe intent to return, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave as required by this Section, shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention treated as an election not to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered employment and as her a resignation from the school systemDistrict. Upon return from such Also, in late May of the last year of leave, the teacher will shall return for one day (at substitute pay) to receive refresher training in school procedures and methods. The dates for the late May return shall be offered a position as reasonably comparable to jointly determined by the one occupied at teacher and the beginning of the leave as is then availableSuperintendent or his/her designee. e. 6.4.7 A document outlining all steps that a tenured teacher granted maternity must take to obtain and participate in childrearing leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenurebe available to all teachers upon request. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In 1. Teachers may apply for a childrearing leave following the event birth of a teacher desires child, or because of an adoption of a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA child or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), because of the below listed procedure shall be followedplacement of a xxxxxx child in their stewardship. a. 2. Under normal conditions, a teacher must apply for such childrearing leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the Superintendent shall be notified commencement of said leave. 3. A childrearing leave will not exceed one year in writing not later than duration. However, if such leave commences after April 1 of a school year, the beginning Board may grant an extension of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating leave beyond one year to allow the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding termination to coincide with the beginning start of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, school year. 4. The commencement and the termination dates of the childrearing leave shall be mutually agreed upon by the teacher can, in and the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisionsSuperintendent. c. Said extended maternity 5. Childrearing leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendentcompensation. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system6. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive No experience credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure shall be granted for the leave period. 7. During the period of childrearing leave, the Board shall not be obligated to pay for the teacher's fringe benefits; however, if the teacher requests that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenurebe treated as FMLA leave, group health insurance benefits will be continued in accordance with the FMLA. f. In 8. Failure of the event teacher to apply for reinstatement in the child does not livesystem for the school year following the school year in which the childrearing leave is taken, shall be considered resignation and will be so treated. A teacher on childrearing leave shall provide the Board with thirty (30) days notice of his intention to return to active service in order to be reinstated. 9. Upon termination of leave, the teacher may make written applications shall be reinstated to a position generally comparable to the position held by the teacher prior to the commencement of the childrearing leave, provided, taking into consideration the needs of the students and the best interest of the school system, that such a position is available. 10. Leaves granted for reinstatementchildrearing purposes shall not be the basis for termination of employment, accompanied by provided, however, that the failure of the teacher to comply with any of the provisions hereunder will result in a physician’s statement forfeiture of good healthall benefits under this policy, and such teacher shall be subject to immediate dismissal. 11. FMLA leave shall also be available in the event of the adoption of a child, in accordance with, and subject to the provisions of FMLA. Such reinstatement may leave shall be granted by unpaid; however, health insurance benefits will be continued. As is the School Committeecase with all other FMLA leave, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon should the recommendation teacher fail to return to work at the end of the Superintendent leave the teacher must reimburse the Board for the cost of Schools and the approval of the School Committeeproviding group medical insurance coverage during said period.

Childrearing Leave. Modify Appendix B, Section 12 as follows CHILDREARING/MEDICAL LEAVE An employee, who requires a period of absence for medical reasons shall be required to complete any designated FMLA paperwork to determine if the employee qualifies for such a leave. Any granted FMLA leave shall run concurrently with any paid time off available for the length of time covered under a doctor’s care. There will be no loss of prior accrued sick leave or seniority. An employee, who is expecting or whose spouse is expecting the birth or adoption of an infant, who the employee contemplates will reside in his/her household, and who wishes to continue employment following a period of absence taken for the period of rearing the child, shall be granted a childrearing leave of absence without pay. There will be no loss of prior accrued sick leave or seniority. Only one (1) childrearing leave may be taken for each pregnancy or adoption, which shall run concurrently with any designated FMLA leave for the same birth or adoption. The employee shall give at least 60 calendar days written notice using official district leave forms to indicating commence the start of the childrearing leave and shall state therein the intended duration of the leave. The employee may be eligible for up to one (1) year of leave from the effective date of said childrearing leave. If, for some reason, the employee wishes to return before the original time granted for the leave, said employee shall request such change in writing at least 60 calendar days prior to the time he/she wishes to return. The Board shall have the option of accepting or rejecting such requested changes. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month premature termination of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to pregnancy or the beginning death of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided thatchild, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to an employee may request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning cancellation of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave by giving a notice of 60 calendar days. The Board shall have the option of accepting less than 60 calendar days notice if replacement of said employee has not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted been secured by the School Committee, in case time of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committeenotification.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity parental leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity parental leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity parental leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity parental leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity parental leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School CommitteeSuperintendent, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a (a) Any certified teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure who has acquired tenure shall be followedentitled, upon written request submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, to an extended leave without pay for purposes of childrearing, apart from any period of childbirth disability leave with pay. Such teacher shall be entitled to such leave for any school year, or reasonably requested portion thereof, in which the child is born. a. Under normal conditions(b) Childrearing leave shall be subject to the following provisions: i. Teachers requesting leave shall submit written notice not less than thirty (30) days before the anticipated date of ending performance of duties. ii. While on childrearing leave the teacher may continue to participate in group insurance plans offered by the Board, totally at the Superintendent teacher’s own expense. Any such teacher must submit full payment for such participation at least two (2) weeks in advance of the date the Board has to make its payment to the insurance company(ies). iii. Any teacher employed by the Board to fill the position of any certified professional teacher on leave shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and at the time of employment that said teacher’s contract shall terminate upon the return to active service of the teacher on leave whose position is being temporarily filled unless some other position exists. The teacher employed to fill the temporary vacancy may be appointed if qualified. (c) Childrearing leave under Section 2 shall be available to certified professional teachers who have not acquired tenure only with the approval of the School CommitteeBoard. (d) The Board of Education shall comply with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its regulations as required by federal law. Therefore, while a teacher is on an FMLA qualifying leave associated with child-rearing, adoption and/or xxxxxx placement, he/she may substitute any accumulated personal leave provided for in Section A Paragraph 1, and sick leave provided for in Section B, Paragraph 2, herein. Any paid sick leave used for a qualifying FMLA child-rearing leave will count against the twelve (12) weeks of FMLA to which the teacher is entitled.

Childrearing Leave. 1. A professional employee shall be entitled to childrearing leave without pay for a period not exceeding one (1) year from the date of the of the child’s birth or acceptance of an adoptive child. The employee’s one (1) year of childrearing leave entitlement shall be inclusive of any amount of paid sick or other leave taken during the relevant one-year period following the birth or adoption of the child. The employee shall request such leave in writing to the Superintendent not less than sixty (60) days in advance of the effective date of the leave of absence. The employee’s position or one equivalent to it shall be held open during the period of childrearing leave. The employee must confirm in writing the employee’s intention to resume employment by giving at least sixty (60) days’ notice prior to the employee’s scheduled return. If the employee fails to give such notice, the employee shall be deemed to have waived the right to resume employment and the employee’s status as Employee shall be terminated. In the event a teacher desires childrearing leave is to end near the end of a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D)school term, the below listed procedure School District shall be followedconsider an employee’s request to return. Consistent with the Special Rules for Instructional Employees set forth in Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990, (“FMLA”) as amended, and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. 825.602 the District shall have the right to require the employee to remain on leave until the end of the school term. During childrearing leave, the Employee shall retain the employee’s unused sick leave, shall retain the employee’s credits toward sabbatical leave, and shall retain credit for past service on the employee’s rating card. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system2. Upon return from such to employment following a childrearing leave, the teacher employee will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit advance on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless in the number of days she has taught shall total same manner as other bargaining unit members, provided the employee was employed at least ninety half of the contracted days during the school year prior to commencement of childrearing leave. 3. An employee who has completed a minimum of five (90). Except 5) years of service in the Cumberland Valley School District shall be entitled to the medical and hospitalization insurance coverage as set forth herein, provided in Article VII hereinbelow while the employee is on such childrearing leave of absence absence. 4. Disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth, and recovery therefrom, shall be considered to be temporary disabilities. When documented by appropriate medical report, the professional employee shall be entitled to sick leave pursuant to the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. 5. To the extent that any part of the foregoing childrearing leave is at variance with the lawfully promulgated Rules and Regulations of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission the same shall not count toward tenure. f. In be enforced but shall be interpreted and enforced in compliance with such Rules and Regulations, as the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement same may be granted by the School Committee, in case adopted from time to time. Childrearing leave shall be equally available to natural and adoptive parents of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committeeinfant child.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure 1. Any certified tenured professional employee shall be followed. a. Under normal conditionsgranted, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The upon written request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding submitted to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform or his/her normal duties satisfactorilydesignee, an extended leave without pay for purposes of childrearing, apart from any period of childbirth disability leave with pay. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave Such employee shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of entitled to such leave for any school year, or reasonable requested portion there of, in which the child oris born, sooneradopted or fostered. If such leave is to commence on or after February 1st of any school year, such employee shall be granted Childrearing Leave for the next school year, if requested by the teacher and Superintendent so agreeemployee no later than February 10th. Extensions The extension of leave may Childrearing Leaves or the granting of Childrearing Leave to non-tenured teachers and/or for extenuating circumstances shall be granted at the discretion of the SuperintendentBoard. 2. All childrearing leaves shall be subject to the following provisions: a. Written application for Childrearing Leave shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee, not less than 60 days prior to the anticipated date of ending performance of duties. b. While on leave, the individual shall be allowed to maintain the prevailing insurance coverage of the Collective Bargaining Unit by paying an amount equal to such premiums to the Board in four (4) equal quarterly payments in advance. c. Any employee on Childrearing Leave shall submit a written request for reinstatement to the Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee, on or before February 10th of the school year immediately preceding the one in which the employee wishes to return. Except as provided in section d of this Article, such employee shall be reinstated at the commencement of the next school year to a position the same as or equivalent to the one held at the commencement of the leave of absence. Every reasonable effort will be made to reinstate the employee in the position held at the commencement of the leave of absence. The failure of any employee to timely request reinstatement shall be deemed a voluntary resignation and shall result in the loss of all rights granted pursuant to this Article. d. The teacher must notify It is understood that the Superintendent by the first right to reinstatement of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit any employee on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence and the displacement of any employee because of such reinstatement shall not count toward tenurebe made in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes and the policies and procedures of the Board regarding reduction in force. e. Any employee on Childrearing Leave who accepts full-time employment (30 or more hours per week) with any employer other than the Board may be deemed to have voluntarily resigned from his/her position with the Board and shall lose all rights granted pursuant to this Article. f. In Upon return from leave, any employee who completed 90 or less school days of the event school year in which said employee took such leave shall be reinstated on the child does not livesame step of the salary schedule occupied by the employee at the commencement of the leave of absence. If such employee had completed more than 90 school days in said year, the teacher may make written applications returning employee shall be reinstated on the step of the salary schedule succeeding the one occupied by the employee at the commencement of his/her leave. On an employee's return from leave, all previously accumulated unused sick days and personal days shall be reinstated. 3. The terms of the Childrearing Leave shall also be subject to the provisions of the federal Family Medical Leave Act. The period of disability shall be deducted from the maximum twelve week allowable leave, i.e. a six week disability period for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement which sick leave may be granted by available, meaning there are accumulated sick days available for use during the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation first portion of the Superintendent leave and if requested, an additional period of Schools and leave for six additional weeks without pay or the approval use of the School Committeeany remaining sick leave.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or X.X x. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure A. Any certified professional employee shall be followedentitled, upon written request submitted to the Superintendent, to an extended leave without pay for purposes of childrearing apart from any period of childbirth disability leave with pay. Such employee shall be entitled to such requested portion thereof, in which the child is born, adopted, or fostered, and for one (1) additional school year if requested by the employee. This provision shall not apply to individuals initially employed with a durational shortage area permit. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity B. Childrearing leave shall be without pay and subject to the following provisions: 1. Employees requesting leave shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth submit not less than sixty (60) days' written notice of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agreeanticipated date of ending performance of duties. Extensions of leave This provision may be granted waived at the discretion of the SuperintendentSuperintendent in cases of adoption. d. The 2. During long-term leave of absence under this article, a teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year may participate in which group health and medical insurance benefits at his or her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in Septemberown expense, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable subject to the one occupied at the beginning terms of the leave as is then availablecompany administering the plan. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive 3. No experience credit on the salary schedule shall be granted for any childrearing leave without pay which extends for more than one-half (1/2) of a school year, but credit shall be given for any such leave which extends for less than one-half (1/2) of a school year. 4. During long-term leave of absence, the teacher shall not be eligible for sick leave benefits. 5. Failure to apply for reinstatement in the system for the school year following the extended leave shall be considered a resignation and will be so treated. 6. Should a teacher elect to take both childbearing leave and childrearing leave, childrearing leave under this Article must be taken immediately after xxxxxxxxxxxx leave terminates. This requirement for childrearing leave under this Article does not alter in any way the rights of teachers to childrearing leave under the FMLA. The application shall be made by the end of January in the calendar year in which the employee intends to return to work. Any teacher whose leave commences February 1, or credit toward tenure after, who intends to return the following September, must apply for reinstatement prior to the last day of school that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90)school year. Except as set forth herein, such For a teacher who is on a leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In that expires at the event end of the child does not livefiscal year, the teacher may make written applications continue to receive the insurance benefit on or after July 1 in the ensuing fiscal year, subject to premium contribution. If the teacher does not return to work in the ensuing fiscal year, the teacher shall reimburse the Board for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted the health insurance premiums paid by the School Committee, in case Board to maintain the teacher's health coverage after July 1 of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committeesaid fiscal year.