Common use of Paid Adoption Leave Clause in Contracts

Paid Adoption Leave. A bargaining unit member adopting a child between birth and enrollment in kindergarten may take sick leave for up to six (6) weeks following the actual adoption of the child. A bargaining unit member adopting a child of school age may take sick leave for up to three (3) weeks following the actual adoption of the child. A bargaining unit member can continue on sick leave beyond the six- week period or three-week period only if there is a continuing medical problem with the child, which prevents the member from being able to return to work. Prior to the actual adoption of a child, a bargaining unit member may request and will be granted paid leave up to twenty (20) consecutive school days for the adoption process. Requests must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation. Only one parent, if the spouse is also employed by the Board, is eligible for adoption leave.

Paid Adoption Leave. A bargaining unit member adopting a child between birth and enrollment in kindergarten may take sick leave for up to six (6) weeks following the actual adoption of the child. A bargaining unit member adopting a child of school age may take sick leave for up to three (3) weeks following the actual adoption of the child. A bargaining unit member can continue on sick leave beyond the six- six-week period or three-week period only if there is a continuing medical problem with the child, which prevents the member from being able to return to work. Prior to the actual adoption of a child, a bargaining unit member may request and will be granted paid leave up to twenty (20) consecutive school days for the adoption process. Requests must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation. Only one parent, if the spouse is also employed by the Board, is eligible for adoption leave.