OTHER LEAVES WITH OR WITHOUT PAY. The Director at his/her discretion may grant leaves with or without pay that extend beyond the twelve (12) weeks allowed under the Family Leave Act, or which do not meet the conditions for leave outlined in the Family Leave Act. Such leaves will not exceed one year, and will grant assurance of reappointment only to a member of staff in their fourth or more year of service. Under COBRA, medical and Dental insurance will be continued, premiums plus a 2% service fee to be paid by the staff member to the school. Life insurance, TIAA/CREF and Disability Insurance will be discontinued during the leave. Upon the return of the staff member, the School will reinstate the staff member’s Life Insurance, TIAA/CREF and Disability Insurance and resume its obligation to pay the premiums on these benefits as well as the medical and Dental Insurance in accordance with the terms and conditions then in effect.
OTHER LEAVES WITH OR WITHOUT PAY. Section l. Military Leave - An employee who is a member of the organized militia of the State of Montana or who is a member of the organized military reserve forces of the United States, and who has satisfactorily completed the probationary period, shall be given leave of absence with pay for a period of not to exceed fifteen (l5) working days in a calendar year. Any part time employee meeting the above requirements is eligible to receive pro-rated military leave. An employee who has not completed the probationary period is not eligible to receive military leave with pay, however will be given leave without pay to attend encampments, cruises, or other similar training upon submission of a copy of their military orders with a formal request for such leave.
