Common use of Illness/Health Clause in Contracts

Illness/Health. Medical Leave (1) Health Leaves without pay or fringe benefits, when recommended by a physician, shall be granted for a period of up to one (1) year. At the end of such leave, the Teacher must either return or request an extension based on the recommendation of a physician as set forth in Section C and D, below. Notice of intention to return to duty after a Health Leave shall be accompanied by a written statement from a physician in the same area of specialty as the physician who recommended the leave, addressing the illness which was the basis for the leave and certifying the fitness of the Teacher to return to his/her duties. The District reserves the right to have the Teacher examined by a physician of its choice, and at its expense, in the same area of specialty as the physician who recommended the Teacher be placed on the Health Leave.

Illness/Health. Medical Leave (1) Health Leaves without pay or fringe benefits, when recommended by a physician, shall be granted for a period of up to one (1) year. At the end of such leave, the Teacher must either return or request an extension based on the recommendation of a physician as set forth in Section C and D, below. Notice of intention to return to duty after a Health Leave shall be accompanied by a written statement from a physician in the same area of specialty as the physician who recommended the leave, addressing the illness which was the basis for the leave and certifying the fitness of the Teacher to return to his/her duties. The District reserves the right to have the Teacher examined by a physician of its choice, and at its expense, in the same area of specialty as the physician who recommended the Teacher be placed on the Health Leave.