Common use of EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY Clause in Contracts

EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. Maternity, paternity, adoption and child rearing leave will be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. All leaves will be in accordance to Federal, State and Granby FMLA Policy.(See GEA Binder Appendix C) A leave notice should be processed through the office of the Superintendent at least eight (8) weeks before anticipated date of departure. Tentative date of intention to return should also be indicated at this time. 2. A teacher who becomes pregnant may continue to teach until the teacher requests relief from teaching duties or the Superintendent determines that the teacher's condition interferes with her carrying out her teaching duties based upon the recommendation of the teacher's attending physician. 3. Maternity Leave will be granted for up to twelve (12) weeks or up to eight (8) weeks per childbirth or adoption whichever provides the greatest benefit to the teacher. 4. Disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery therefore are, for all job-related purposes, temporary disabilities and should be treated as such under any health or temporary disability insurance or sick leave plan available in connection with employment. Upon submission of a physician's letter stating a period of temporary disability, the teacher will be able to draw on her accumulated sick leave. 5. A teacher can receive unpaid parental leave as requested for a period up to fourteen (14) months, after the date of birth or adoption of a child, unless the teacher wishes to extend unpaid leave until the beginning of the school year in the first fall following the expiration of (14) month period. But, in such event, the teacher shall give the Superintendent written notice of his/her intent to so extend the leave at least eight (8) weeks prior to the expiration date of leave. 6. At the expiration of the leave, the teacher is expected to return to duty, request leave under other provisions of this contract, or submit a letter of resignation. The absence of any of the above actions will result in termination of employment. 7. The leave may be terminated prior to its expiration upon eight (8) weeks prior notification by the teacher to the Superintendent and written approval of the attending physician at the sole discretion of the Superintendent. When feasible, a reasonable adjustment of time may be made in order to coincide with a normal break in the school year, e.g. vacations or semester break. B. The Superintendent may grant a leave of absence without pay or increment of up to one (1) year to a teacher for the purpose of caring for a sick member of the teacher's immediate family. Additional leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. C. The Superintendent may grant a teacher with professional status a leave of absence, without pay or increment, for up to one (1) year for health reasons. Requests for such health leave will be supported by appropriate medical evidence. Additional leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent.

EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY. A. Maternity, paternity, adoption and child rearing leave will be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. All leaves will be in accordance to Federal, State and Granby FMLA Policy.(See GEA Binder Appendix C) A leave notice should be processed through the office of the Superintendent at least eight (8) weeks before anticipated date of departure. Tentative date of intention to return should also be indicated at this time. 2. A teacher who becomes pregnant may continue to teach until the teacher requests relief from teaching duties or the Superintendent determines that the teacher's condition interferes with her carrying out her teaching duties based upon the recommendation of the teacher's attending physician. 3. Maternity Leave will be granted for up to twelve (12) weeks or up to eight (8) weeks per childbirth or adoption whichever provides the greatest benefit to the teacher. 4. Disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery therefore are, for all job-related job­related purposes, temporary disabilities and should be treated as such under any health or temporary disability insurance or sick leave plan available in connection with employment. Upon submission of a physician's letter stating a period of temporary disability, the teacher will be able to draw on her accumulated sick leave. 5. A teacher can receive unpaid parental leave as requested for a period up to fourteen (14) months, after the date of birth or adoption of a child, unless the teacher wishes to extend unpaid leave until the beginning of the school year in the first fall following the expiration of (14) month period. But, in such event, the teacher shall give the Superintendent written notice of his/her intent to so extend the leave at least eight (8) weeks prior to the expiration date of leave. 6. At the expiration of the leave, the teacher is expected to return to duty, request leave under other provisions of this contract, or submit a letter of resignation. The absence of any of the above actions will result in termination of employment. 7. The leave may be terminated prior to its expiration upon eight (8) weeks prior notification by the teacher to the Superintendent and written approval of the attending physician at the sole discretion of the Superintendent. When feasible, a reasonable adjustment of time may be made in order to coincide with a normal break in the school year, e.g. vacations or semester break. B. The Superintendent may grant a leave of absence without pay or increment of up to one one (1) year to a teacher for the purpose of caring for a sick member of the teacher's immediate family. Additional leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. C. The Superintendent may grant a teacher with professional status a leave of absence, without pay or increment, for up to one (1) year for health reasons. Requests for such health leave will be supported by appropriate medical evidence. Additional leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent.