Common use of Excused Absence Clause in Contracts

Excused Absence. A. A unit member shall upon request be excused without loss of pay from classroom responsibilities for up to four (4) consecutive days following the death of a member of the unit member's immediate family in order to attend the funeral and/or matters related to the death. B. A unit member shall upon request be excused without loss of pay from classroom responsibilities if summoned as a member of a jury panel or subpoenaed as a witness in a case not involving the unit member's personal litigation when such civic obligation conflicts with assigned responsibility. A unit member shall not be excused under this provision when appearing as an expert witness and receiving compensation for such appearance. C. A leave without pay may be granted for a period of up to one year so that a unit member may accept a state or federal elective or appointed position. The leave may be extended for up to three (3) successive one (1) year periods, for a total leave not to exceed four (4) years. Service units earned prior to such leave shall be retained.

Excused Absence. A. A unit member shall upon request be excused without loss of pay from classroom responsibilities for up to four (4) consecutive days following the death of a member of the unit member's immediate family in order to attend the funeral and/or matters related to the death. B. A unit member shall upon request be excused without loss of pay from classroom responsibilities if summoned as a member of a jury panel or subpoenaed as a witness in a case not involving the unit member's personal litigation when such civic obligation conflicts with assigned responsibility. A unit member shall not be excused under this provision when appearing as an expert witness and receiving compensation for such appearance. C. A leave without pay may be granted for a period of up to one year so that a unit member may accept a state or federal elective or appointed position. The leave may be extended for up to three (3) successive one (1) year periods, for a total leave not to exceed four (4) years. Service units earned prior to such leave shall be retained. D. Proper and timely notice of the unit member's absence for these purposes shall be provided to the appropriate administrator.