Common use of Maternity/Paternity Leave Clause in Contracts

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent that she will return to work either: (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion of pregnancy, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendent. b. A child care leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher upon written request to the superintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacher's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care leave, the teacher shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion termination of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent that she will return to work either: (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion termination of pregnancy, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendent. b. A child care leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher upon written request to the superintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacher's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care leave, the teacher shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified. B. Long-term leave may be authorized for the following: 1. Professional advancement. Professional advancement includes attendance at a college or university for advanced training, teaching in a U.S. dependent school outside the United States, serving as an exchange teacher, teaching in the Action Corps (Peace Corps), or educational travel pursuant to a plan approved by the Board. a. A professional leave for advanced training will be a program of studies toward an advanced degree or in courses approved for the addition of a certification coverage. b. A guarantee for employment upon return from professional leave for advanced training will require an official transcript or grade report verifying at least six semester hours of course work satisfactorily completed each semester, Fall and Winter/Spring terms, during each year of leave. 2. Leave of absence for political activity, without salary, shall be granted when requested in writing for teachers who want to campaign for or who want to serve in a public office. 3. Long-term leave may be granted for personal reasons. C. Conditions of Return from Leave 1. All benefits to which a teacher was entitled at the time his leave of absence commenced, including unused accumulated sick leave and annual leave, will be restored to him upon return, and he will be assigned to the same position held at the time said leave commenced, or to a position within the teacher's area of certification. However, there is no guarantee of reappointment for the following school term for a non-tenured teacher who returns from unpaid leave of absence. 2. At least six weeks prior to termination of the leave the teacher must complete a Notice of Personnel Action (NPA) provided by the principal or department administrator.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent that she will return to work either: (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion of pregnancy, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendent. b. A child care childcare leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher upon written request to the superintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacher's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care childcare leave, the teacher shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified. A. Long-Term Leave‌ Long-term leave may be authorized for the following: 1. Professional advancement. Professional advancement includes attendance at a college or university for advanced training, teaching in a U.S. dependent school outside the United States, serving as an exchange teacher, teaching in the Action Corps (Peace Corps), or educational travel pursuant to a plan approved by the Board. a. A professional leave for advanced training will be a program of studies toward an advanced degree or in courses approved for the addition of a certification coverage. b. A guarantee for employment upon return from professional leave for advanced training will require an official transcript or grade report verifying at least six semester hours of course work satisfactorily completed each semester, Fall and Winter/Spring terms, during each year of leave. 2. Leave of absence for political activity, without salary, shall be granted when requested in writing for teachers who want to campaign for or who want to serve in a public office. 3. Long-term leave may be granted for personal reasons.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher employee and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher employee shall give written notice to the superintendent Superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher employee should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher an employee because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacheremployee's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher employee shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent Superintendent that she will return to work either: (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher employee shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion of pregnancy, at which time the teacher employee shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendentSuperintendent. b. A child care childcare leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher to an employee upon written request to the superintendentSuperintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacherAn employee's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care childcare leave, the teacher employee shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher employee is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher employee shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion termination of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent that she will return to work either:either:‌ (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion termination of pregnancy, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendent. b. A child care leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher upon written request to the superintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacher's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care leave, the teacher shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified. B. Long-term leave may be authorized for the following: 1. Professional advancement. Professional advancement includes attendance at a college or university for advanced training, teaching in a U.S. dependent school outside the United States, serving as an exchange teacher, teaching in the Action Corps (Peace Corps), or educational travel pursuant to a plan approved by the Board. a. A professional leave for advanced training will be a program of studies toward an advanced degree or in courses approved for the addition of a certification coverage.‌‌‌ b. A guarantee for employment upon return from professional leave for advanced training will require an official transcript or grade report verifying at least six semester hours of course work satisfactorily completed each semester, Fall and Winter/Spring terms, during each year of leave. 2. Leave of absence for political activity, without salary, shall be granted when requested in writing for teachers who want to campaign for or who want to serve in a public office. 3. Long-term leave may be granted for personal reasons.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher shall give written notice to the superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacher's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent that she will return to work either: (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion of pregnancy, at which time the teacher shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendent. b. A child care childcare leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher upon written request to the superintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacher's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care childcare leave, the teacher shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified.

Maternity/Paternity Leave. A maternity leave without pay shall, upon written request, be granted to a teacher any time between the commencement and conclusion of her pregnancy. The commencement of such leave shall be at the discretion of the teacher employee and her physician. Except in case of emergency, the teacher employee shall give written notice to the superintendent Superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which her leave is to begin. The request for leave shall include a physician's statement certifying the pregnancy, the anticipated date of birth, and the length of time the teacher employee should be able to work. All or any portion of a leave taken by a teacher an employee because of a medical disability connected with pregnancy may, at the teacheremployee's option, be charged to her available sick leave. a. The teacher employee shall, in written request for leave, notify the superintendent Superintendent that she will return to work either: (1) as soon after the birth of her child as her physician certifies in writing that she is able to return, at which time the teacher employee shall be returned to her former position; or (2) on the first day of the next school year following the conclusion of pregnancy, at which time the teacher employee shall be returned to her former position or a substantially similar position for which she is qualified, at the discretion of the superintendentSuperintendent. b. A child care leave without pay, not to exceed one (1) year, shall be granted a teacher to an employee upon written request to the superintendentSuperintendent. Such a leave shall be requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of a maternity leave, or in the case of adoption, not later than three (3) months after the date of the adoption. A teacherAn employee's request shall be submitted not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the conclusion of any year already granted. c. Upon return from the child care leave, the teacher employee shall be assigned to his former position, if available, or to a substantially similar position for which the teacher employee is qualified and if such a similar position is available. If no such position is available, the teacher employee shall be placed in the first open substantially similar position for which he is qualified.