HIV/AIDS CONFIDENTIALITY. A member who has HIV/AIDS shall be allowed and encouraged to work as long as his/her condition allows, as with any other disabling illness. a. Any infected member is encouraged to notify the Superintendent or Principal. With written permission, the Superintendent or Principal may inform the school nurse or any employee in any building where the employee works. b. The infected member is entitled to remain at work as long as the member is able to adequately perform the job. This decision must be legally, educationally and ethically sound for both the member and the District. 1. This decision is subject to current supporting written medical opinion supplied by a medical doctor selected by the member. The doctor must be familiar with the member's case and must consult with an active certified school administrator, selected by the member. 2. If the District questions the decision, the decision will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the member, an advocate chosen by the member, local school district officials and officials from the local or state health departments. c. The District shall not discriminate against the infected member without cause. d. When the infected member's health no longer permits the member to perform the duties of his/her job, the member shall be entitled to use any medical leave and retain eligibility for all medical and other work-related benefits as provided for any school employee with a long-term disabling condition. e. Any member of the Board or Administration that becomes aware that a member has become infected by HIV/AIDS shall keep all information absolutely confidential, except as necessary for legal or medical consultation with the prior knowledge of the member. Any breach of confidentiality is subject to appropriate legal action by the member and the Association. f. HIV/AIDS testing shall not be a condition of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
