Other Parental Leave Provisions. In approving a parental leave of absence, the Employer will confirm to the teacher approval of the parental leave, including the date on which the parental leave will end. A teacher may return to work prior to the date designated in the approved parental leave only if approved by the Employer at its sole discretion. Failure to return to work on the designated date will be considered a voluntary termination of employment unless a leave extension is approved by the Employer. If the parental leave includes a period of disability for the teacher, the teacher must provide the Employer with medical certification of ability to work. A teacher returning from parental leave will be returned to the position held when placed on leave, or if not available, to any other position for which such teacher is licensed, subject to the reduction of position provisions of this Agreement. A teacher on parental leave remains eligible, upon her or his request, for participation in all insurance programs for teachers other than income protection insurance but must pay the entire premium for all such insurance coverage. Premium payments must be received by the business office at least one month in advance.
Other Parental Leave Provisions as follows:
