Involuntary Leave a. A teacher may be required to take Involuntary Leave when it is apparent to the President that the teacher is no longer able physically and/or mentally to discharge duties in a competent manner.
b. The President may require in writing that any teacher take a physical or mental examination at Board expense, the results of which may be used for determining Involuntary Leave.
c. When the examination is received, reviewed, and evaluated, the teacher may submit to an examination by a physician of the teacher's choosing at the teacher's expense. If the two reports are in conflict, a third physician shall be mutually agreed upon and the cost of this third examination shall be shared by the teacher and the College.
d. A teacher requesting return from Involuntary Leave may return only upon the recommendation of the President and by approval of the Board, subject to the tenure provision of the contract. The request to return must be made at least sixty (60) days prior to the return date.
Involuntary Leave. An Employee called for jury duty or to give testimony before any judicial or administrative tribunal, shall turn over the pay received for the performance of such obligations to the administration and shall be paid the contract wage for said days, not to exceed fifteen (15) days. If, however, he/she is a witness in a suit in which he/she is personally involved, he/she will receive no pay other than that provided for under Personal Leave.
Involuntary Leave. An employee may be placed on an involuntary leave for just cause. For purposes of determining an involuntary leave, the Board, upon notice to the Union, may make a written request requiring the employee to provide the results of a physical/mental examination from his/her doctor to determine the employee's ability to perform the essential functions of his/her job with or without accommodation. The Board shall pay for this examination. If the Board is not satisfied with this report or if the employee does not provide this report, the Board, upon notice to the Union, may require the employee to submit to an examination by a doctor of the Board's choice. The Board shall pay for this examination. Either party may request a third examination performed by a physician of mutual consent. This examination shall be paid for by the Board. Both parties will be informed of the examination results. An employee placed on involuntary leave as provided under this article shall be paid his/her regular standard hours and pay rate (excluding any overtime or extra work/extra pay compensation). Furthermore, the employee's fringe benefits shall continue without interruption, and his/her sick or personal business banks will not be charged during the period of the medical examinations.
Involuntary Leave. An employee may be required to take Involuntary Leave when it has become apparent to the Superintendent or College President that the individual is no longer able physically and/or mentally to discharge the duties of any position in a competent manner.
Involuntary Leave. If the Sheriff believes that an employee's pregnancy is inhibiting the usual performance of her duties, he may require that the employee begin sick leave at an earlier date than selected by the employee. The employee may appeal such an action via the grievance procedure provided that medical data supporting the employee's case must accompany the grievance.
Involuntary Leave. The Superintendent has the discretion to request in writing a physical or mental examination for any employee of the staff whenever such action is required for the best interests of the children of the school district. Such written request may be made by the superintendent as often as deemed essential to the effective operation of the School District. A report from three (3) physicians shall be required. One physician to be chosen by the Board, one chosen by the employee and one mutually agreed upon by both parties. The expenses of the examinations are to be borne by the Board. Upon receipt of two favorable opinions of the physicians involved, the staff employee will be considered for reinstatement. If reinstatement is granted, the employee shall be placed in the first available opening for which employee is qualified.
Involuntary Leave. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and with the approval of the Board, the Superintendent may request in writing that any employee submit to a physical or mental examination, the results of which may be used in determining involuntary leave of absence, which shall be without pay and without accumulation of further seniority.
A. When such examination is requested, a report of three (3) physicians shall be required. One physician shall be selected by the employee, one by the Board, and a third shall be mutually agreeable to both physicians.
B. The Superintendent may make such a request as often as, in his/her judgment, is deemed essential to the best interests of this school system. However, there shall be a special conference with the Union representatives prior to any action placing an employee on involuntary leave of absence by the Board.
C. In every event, the employee's return to duty from such an involuntary leave of absence must first be recommended by the school physician.
D. The employee may use any or all of his/her accumulated sick leave if placed on such an involuntary leave of absence.
Involuntary Leave. The Superintendent may request in writing a physical or mental examination for any employee of the staff whenever in his or her judgment such action is required for the best interests of the school district. Such written request may be made by the superintendent as often as it is deemed that the bargaining unit employee is not able to perform the essential functions of his/her work assignment. Unless the parties otherwise agree, a report from three (3) physicians shall be required, one physician to be chosen by the Board, one chosen by the employee, and one mutually agreed upon by both parties. The expenses of the examinations are to be borne by the Board. Upon receipt of two favorable opinions of the physicians involved, the employee will be considered for reinstatement. If reinstatement is granted, the employee shall be placed in the first available opening for which employee is certified and qualified.
Involuntary Leave. A displaced employee for whom there is no position in his/her own wage group or for whom a position in a lower wage group is offered and declined.
Involuntary Leave. When an employee is off work due to personal injury/illness, seniority will continue to accumulate for a twelve (12) month period. Unavailability to work because of proven sickness or injury shall not result in the loss of seniority rights.
D. An agreed-upon seniority list through posting shall be made available to each employee covered by this Agreement on or about July 1st of each year. Such list shall contain date of hire. The seniority list shall have three (3) classifications including, but not limited to the following: Bus Drivers Utility Bus Drivers and Mechanic.
E. When more than one (1) employee is hired on the same day, seniority will be determined by date of hire. The seniority standing of persons hired on the same day will be made on that day and will remain in that order from that point on.
F. District seniority will apply for bumping and layoff as defined in Article XV, Bumping Procedure.