Leave for Care of New Child. 1. Short–term Leave A teacher who is not otherwise eligible for leave under Board policy may be granted a leave of absence for a consecutive period of up to eight (8) weeks for the purpose of short-term leave for the birth and care of the teacher’s child or placement and care of a child through adoption or xxxxxx care. If the teacher does not have sufficient accrued unused disability leave to cover the entire period of time requested, the remaining days will be unpaid. Length of leave will be determined by the physician. A teacher’s last day of duty will be a time mutually agreed upon by the teacher and the Board. In order to qualify for this leave, the teacher must: a. Submit an applications within three months following the beginning of pregnancy; and b. A physician’s statement. 2. Extended Leave for the Birth of a Child Teachers having three or more years of service in the district whose performance of duty is interrupted by reason of pregnancy may apply for and on application shall be extended the benefits of an extended leave for the birth of a child provided that the applicant has not been notified in writing prior to application that her work is unsatisfactory. The following provisions must be met: a. Application Within Three Months Application for leave shall be made within three (3) months following beginning of pregnancy and shall be accompanied by a physician's statement indicating anticipated date of confinement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement
