Other Leave Without Pay. 11.8.1 It is recognized that classified employees provide necessary support service to the District's educational program. 11.8.2 Unpaid leave may be approved at the discretion of the District for reasons not specified under other leave provisions of this Agreement. 11.8.3 Leave of less than ten (10) working days may be approved by the Superintendent or designee. Such leave is intended to meet an employee's legitimate needs for leave otherwise not provided for (including Article 11.7), consistent with service requirements. Such leave may be approved if the District determines that the employee can be spared from duty and that a suitable substitute employee, if required, can be secured. Some examples of reason for such leave include preparation for a family wedding, birth of a grandchild, graduation of a family member, death of a close friend and illness of family member not covered in Personal Necessity Leave. 11.8.4 Leaves of greater than ten (10) working days require the approval of the Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent. Such leave is intended to meet legitimate long-term needs for leave, such as illness which extends beyond available Sick Leave benefits, and study. 11.8.5 Advance approval is required. Requests are to be made in writing and submitted to the District Office. 11.8.6 One full day's pay shall be deducted from the employee's salary and benefits for each day of leave taken.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
