General Leaves of Absence. The Board may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence for up to one (1) year as a non-paid leave of absence, upon written request from a member of the bargaining unit. The Board may, upon request from said employee, extend such leave for an additional one (1) year period. An employee returning from an approved leave of absence within one (1) year will notify the Board prior to the return date and will be reassigned by the Superintendent to their former position. Employees returning after one (1) year (extended illness excluded) shall be assigned to their former position or a similar position. An approved Leave of Absence without pay does not constitute a break in service or seniority. An employee who works for another employer during such leave or who gives a false reason for leave, may be subject to disciplinary action. Should an employee fail to report to work on the work day following completion of a leave of absence without a valid excuse, the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. An employee on unpaid leave of absence does not accrue sick or annual leave, and does not receive pay for any designated paid holidays that occur during the period of the unpaid leave of absence. Employees on approved unpaid leave shall have the option to remain an active participant in available fringe benefits, insurance and retirement programs by contributing the amount necessary to pay the total premiums, to the extent that such participation is allowed by law. Prior to returning to work following a medical leave of absence, an employee may be required by the District to obtain a medical certification or release from a medical doctor qualified to treat the condition and who has access to the medical records regarding the condition for which the employee was on the medical leave.
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General Leaves of Absence. A. The Board may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence for up to one (1) year as a non-paid leave of absence, upon written request from a member of the bargaining unit. The Board may, upon request from said employee, extend such leave for an additional one (1) year period. .
B. An employee returning from an approved leave of absence within one (1) year will notify the Board prior to the return date and will be reassigned by the Superintendent to their former position. Employees returning after one (1) year (extended illness excluded) shall be assigned to their former position or a similar position. .
C. An approved Leave of Absence without pay does not constitute a break in service or seniority. .
D. An employee who works for another employer during such leave or who gives a false reason for leave, may be subject to disciplinary action. .
E. Should an employee fail to report to work on the work day following completion of a leave of absence without a valid excuse, the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. .
F. An employee on unpaid leave of absence does not accrue sick or annual leave, and does not receive pay for any designated paid holidays that occur during the period of the unpaid leave of absence. .
G. Employees on approved unpaid leave shall have the option to remain an active participant in available fringe benefits, insurance and retirement programs by contributing the amount necessary to pay the total premiums, to the extent that such participation is allowed by law. .
H. Prior to returning to work following a medical leave of absence, an employee may be required by the District to obtain a medical certification or release from a medical doctor qualified to treat the condition and who has access to the medical records regarding the condition for which the employee was on the medical leave.
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Samples: Master Contract, Master Contract
General Leaves of Absence. The Board may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence for up to one (1) year as a non-paid leave of absence, upon written request from a member of the bargaining unit. The Board may, upon request from said employee, extend such leave for an additional one (1) year period. An employee returning from an approved leave of absence within one (1) year will notify the Board prior to the return date and will be reassigned by the Superintendent to their former position. Employees returning after one (1) year (extended illness excluded) shall be assigned to their former position or a similar position. An approved Leave of Absence without pay does not constitute a break in service or seniority. An employee who works for another employer during such leave or who gives a false reason for leave, may be subject to disciplinary action. Should an employee fail to report to work on the work day following completion of a leave of absence without a valid excuse, the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. An employee on unpaid leave of absence does not accrue sick or annual leave, and does not receive pay for any designated paid holidays that occur during the period of the unpaid leave of absence. Employees on approved unpaid leave shall have the option to remain an active participant in available fringe benefits, insurance and retirement programs by contributing the amount necessary to pay the total premiums, to the extent that such participation is allowed by law. Prior to returning to work following a medical leave of absence, an employee may be required by the District to obtain a medical certification or release from a medical doctor qualified to treat the condition and who has access to the medical records regarding the condition for which the employee was on the medical leave.
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Samples: Master Contract, Master Contract
General Leaves of Absence. A. The Board may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence for up to one (1) year as a non-paid leave of absence, upon written request from a member of the bargaining unit. The Board may, upon request from said employee, extend such leave for an additional one (1) year period. .
B. An employee returning from an approved leave of absence within one (1) year will notify the Board prior to the return date and will be reassigned by the Superintendent to their former position. Employees returning after one (1) year (extended illness excluded) shall be assigned to their former position or a similar position. .
C. An approved Leave of Absence without pay does not constitute a break in service or seniority. .
D. An employee who works for another employer during such leave or who gives a false reason for leave, may be subject to disciplinary action. .
E. Should an employee fail to report to work on the work day following completion of a leave of absence without a valid excuse, the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. .
F. An employee on unpaid leave of absence does not accrue sick or annual leave, and does not receive pay for any designated paid holidays that occur during the period of the unpaid leave of absence. .
G. Employees on approved unpaid leave shall have the option to remain an active participant in available fringe benefits, insurance and retirement programs by contributing the amount necessary to pay the total premiums, to the extent that such participation is allowed by law. Prior .
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Samples: Master Contract