Maternity and Paternity. Any member of the bargaining unit who is pregnant, husband of a pregnant woman, or an adopting parent may request and shall be granted a maternity or paternity leave of absence without pay or benefits on the conditions set forth as follows:
a) A written request for maternity/paternity leave of absence shall be filed with the Superintendent at least six (6) weeks in advance of the anticipated beginning date of the leave. In the event that the child is born or adopted earlier than expected, the leave may commence at the date of birth/entry of child into household.
b) The maternity/paternity leave of absence shall be for the balance of the semester or school year in which the leave commences, at the option of the teacher to be selected at the time the request for the leave is submitted. In the event of a leave beginning after April 1, the teacher may select a leave for the balance of that school year and for the first semester or the entirety of the succeeding school year. In the event a teacher requests a different return date, the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee shall discuss the matter with the teacher, with the understanding that the Superintendent shall retain full discretion about whether or not a different return date may be taken.
c) The leave may be extended for one (1) additional school year upon the request of the teacher to the Board, made not later than March 15, preceding the year for which such extension of the leave is requested. In the event of leaves which commence after April 1, requests for extension of such leaves for one (1) additional school year shall be submitted not later than June 20.
d) Subsequent to the termination of the pregnancy, written application for reinstatement may be made by the teacher to the Superintendent at any time during the school year, and the teacher may be reinstated by mutual agreement. In any case, he/she shall be reinstated no later than the beginning of the next succeeding school year unless his/her leave is extended in accordance with paragraph (c) above provided, however, that teachers on maternity or paternity leave shall not be entitled to early reinstatement to a vacant teaching position which is subject to being filled by a teacher recalled from the reduction in force list.
e) Where the Group Insurance Policy permits, a teacher on maternity/ paternity leave may continue to participate in those benefits which are provided to other teachers by payment of the group rates for such benefits...
Maternity and Paternity a. An employee who wishes to leave his/her position prior to the period of disability associated with childbirth and/or does not wish to return to his/her position after such period of disability shall normally be granted, upon request, a leave of absence without pay. Said employee shall notify the Superintendent in writing of his/her desire to take such leave and, except in case of emergency, shall give such notice at least 30 days prior to the date on which he/she wishes his/her leave to begin. A physician's statement verifying pregnancy shall be included with such notice. In case of interrupted pregnancy (maternity), the employee on said leave may return to active duty when her health will permit, as attested to in writing by her physician. An employee may be granted, upon written request to the Superintendent or designee, a leave of absence without pay in connection with the adoption of a child in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, Paragraph D.
Maternity and Paternity. Other reasons acceptable to the Board which will improve the educational program in District 122. Employees on such leave may continue benefits if they reimburse the District for any prorated costs of benefits for which they apply. Employees will not advance vertically on the salary schedule while on any approved leaves of absences without pay. This provision does not preclude eligible teachers from taking FMLA leave based upon FMLA- qualifying events in accordance with the District’s FMLA policy.
Maternity and Paternity. Maternity and Paternity leaves shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the New Jersey and Federal Law including the Family Leave Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11B-1, et. seq. and the Family Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. 2601, et. seq., as each may be applicable.
Maternity and Paternity. Maternity and paternity arrangements will be in accordance with the statutory requirements from time to time in force.
Maternity and Paternity. Maternity and Paternity leave shall be governed by the applicable provisions of New Jersey and Federal law including the Family Leave Act. N.J.
Maternity and Paternity. A teacher or surrogate who has given birth to a baby or teacher whose significant other has given birth to a baby is entitled to be absent from work for five (5) days for the birth baby, if it occurs on a regularly scheduled school day or if needed.
Maternity and Paternity. Maternity Parental leave
Maternity and Paternity. If you become a parent, whether through childbirth or adoption, you may be entitled to leave of absence and payment of statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay or statutory adoption pay. This will be paid in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
Maternity and Paternity. An employee who wishes to leave his/her position prior to the period of disability associated with childbirth and/or does not wish to return to his/her position after such period of disability shall normally be granted, upon request, a leave of absence without pay. Said employee shall notify the Superintendent in writing of his/her desire to take such leave and, except in case of emergency, shall give such notice at least 30 days prior to the date on which he/she wishes his/her leave to begin. A physician's statement verifying pregnancy shall be included with such notice. In case of interrupted pregnancy (maternity), the employee on said leave may return to active duty when her health will permit, as attested to by her physician.
