Discretionary Leave. 1. Full-time employees, including those on extended contract, will be entitled to three (3) days of discretionary leave per school year. Employees on a contract of at least 50% but less than 100% will be awarded discretionary leave on a pro-rated basis. Short-term (less than 50% or less than 90 days) contracted employees are not eligible for discretionary leave. (Revised 1995, 1999, 2004)
2. Discretionary leave may be utilized for circumstances that are significant to the employee. (Revised 1995)
3. Except for emergencies, the employee will provide five (5) days prior written notice to his/her immediate supervisor. In emergency situations, the employee will, within two (2) days upon his/her return from such leave, submit the discretionary leave form.
4. Not more than 10% of the employees in any building may be absent on the same day for discretionary leave reasons. If more than 10% submit discretionary leave forms for the same day, leave will be granted based on the order in which forms are received in the principal's office. This limitation will not apply to emergency matters.
5. Discretionary leave is cumulative to five (5) days. (Revised 1995)
6. Discretionary leave accrued in excess of five (5) days will be added to accrued sick leave. (Revised 1995, 1999)
7. No more than five (5) days of discretionary leave may be used in any school year.
8. Discretionary leave not used at the time of termination of employment will be added to accrued sick leave for compensation under the Sick Leave Reimbursement Plan. (Revised 1995)
9. In the event of an emergency, the employee having used all accrued discretionary leave, may request up to two (2) additional days of leave with stated reasons and be docked the cost of the substitute. Such request is subject to Superintendent approval.
10. Discretionary leave will be used for approved sick leave purposes once the accrued and projected sick leave has been exhausted. Employees may not access the Sick Leave Bank or Sick Leave Donation until accrued and projected sick leave days and discretionary days have been used. See Sick Leave. (Adopted 1984; Revised 1988, 1995, 1999)
Discretionary Leave. 7.7.1 The employer may, where there are special circumstances, xxxxx discretionary leave with or without pay to any principal during periods when the school is officially open for instruction, provided that such leave does not unreasonably impinge upon the operational requirements of the school. Before approving any discretionary leave, the employer shall ensure that the granting of such leave complies with any funding arrangements applying to the school in respect of such leave.
Discretionary Leave. 14.5.1. Additional leaves of absence may be granted by the School Division with or without pay at the discretion of the School Division.
Discretionary Leave. The employer may grant an employee Discretionary Leave with or without pay on such terms and conditions as the employer may deem fit.
Discretionary Leave. Any employee desiring leave of absence without pay shall secure approval from the Employer. Approval of any leave without pay for five or more days shall be obtained in writing from the supervisor. The maximum leave of absence shall not exceed six months and may be extended at the discretion of the Employer, total not to exceed one calendar year. As a general policy, unless other arrangements are approved, annual leave or sick leave, if applicable, must have been exhausted before leave without pay may be taken.
Discretionary Leave. 4.7.1 The employer may, where there are special circumstances, xxxxx discretionary leave with or without pay to any employee during periods when the school is officially open for instruction, provided that such leave does not unreasonably impinge upon the operational requirements of the school. Before approving any discretionary leave, the employer shall ensure that the granting of such leave complies with any funding arrangements applying to the school in respect of such leave. Leave may be granted for a variety of activities, including for example: - Accident/illness of a family member* - Attending education appointments/interviews - Civil defence duties - Court proceedings - Cultural activities (domestic/overseas) - Days of significance to Māori (e.g. Ratana Day) - Disciplinary/grievance/dispute hearings - Educational courses/conferences/examinations/hui - Meetings of statutory authorities - Outward bound courses - Religious observances (e.g. Jewish New Year or Day of Atonement)
Discretionary Leave.
3.2.1 In addition to any other type of leave, xxxxxxx who transferred to the employer from Ara, EIT, MIT, NMIT, Otago, SIT, Toi-Ohomai, Whitireia, and XXXX, or start employment with the employer based at one of those divisions, have discretionary leave provisions laid out in their respective schedules.
3.2.2 Included within their respective schedules are grandparented discretionary leave provisions for some kaimahi from UCOL, Unitec, WelTec, Whitireia and Wintec.
Discretionary Leave.
3.2.1 In addition to any other type of leave, xxxxxxx who transferred to Te Pūkenga from Ara, EIT, MIT, NMIT, Otago, SIT, Toi-Ohomai, Whitireia, and XXXX, or start employment with Te Pūkenga based at one of those divisions, have discretionary leave provisions laid out in their respective schedules.
3.2.2 Included within their respective schedules are grandparented discretionary leave provisions for some kaimahi from UCOL, Unitec, WelTec, Whitireia and Wintec.
Discretionary Leave. In the event that a life threatening (catastrophic) medical situation (intensive care, final stages of an incurable disease, or incapacitating injury) occurs to a member of an employee’s immediate family (parents, spouse, or dependent child) the employee may, after exhausting all emergency and other applicable leaves, apply to the superintendent or his/her designee for paid discretionary leave not to exceed thirty (30) assignment days in any one school year.
Discretionary Leave. A leave of up to five (5) days for miscellaneous reasons or for absences due to extenuating circumstances may be granted by the Director of Education. This Discretionary Leave may be in addition to any leave granted under Article L902.
