Dependent Care Leave. A teacher may be granted leave for up to (1) one year to care for dependent children, spouses, or parents who are, in the opinion of a licensed physician, psychologist or psychiatrist, chronically ill. Teachers who are granted such leave for a full year must contact the District by March 1st of the same leave year (school year) to inform the District of their intention to return the ensuing year or request an extension. Such leave may be extended at the sole discretion of the District. Dependent care leave shall be without benefits or pay. While a teacher is on such leave, no credit shall be given for advancement on the salary schedule. The teacher shall notify the District, in writing, as soon as possible of the need for such leave, and shall include in such notification the specific reasons for such leave. The District may require substantiation for the need for such leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
