Early Reinstatement. An employee who applies for reinstatement and is found unfit for early reinstatement from a disability separation shall remain eligible for reinstatement at the completion of the appropriate three (3) year period.
Early Reinstatement. An employee who applies for reinstatement and is found unfit for early reinstatement from a disability separation shall remain eligible for reinstatement up until the expiration of the applicable three (3) year period. The Board reserves the right to request a physical from time to time to determine reinstatement eligibility. If an employee is determined fit for reinstatement, the Board may so order the return to work of said employee. Failure to comply constitutes abandonment of the position and employment by the employee. If the employee disagrees with the Board-appointed physician's determination, both the Union and the Board shall request and appoint an impartial physician from the current health plan provider directory to examine the employee and all pertinent records. His/her decision shall be final and binding upon both parties. Costs for this impartial decision shall be borne equally by the Board and the employee.
Early Reinstatement. An employee desiring to return to active duty before the expiration of approved FMLA/parental leave (i.e., initial 12-week period) shall submit a request to the Superintendent no later than 15 days prior to the proposed return to work date along with a doctor’s certificate stating that she is able to perform her duties. The Superintendent shall approve the request and return the employee to the same or comparable position in the best interests of the District.
