Parental/Adoptive Leave. A teacher who elects to use the provisions of Article 4 of this Agreement entitled “Sick Leave” for temporary disability due to pregnancy or adoption shall not have the right to avail herself of the provisions of this Section. Notice of said election shall be made in writing no later than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the leave except for extenuating circumstances. The Superintendent shall grant a maternity leave of absence or a leave of absence in the case of any adoption to a member of the bargaining unit. Written notice must be given to the Superintendent by a reasonable time but not less than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of the leave. Extenuating medical circumstances will obviate the notice of leave. The leave of absence shall extend for at least one (1) year from the beginning of said leave. A request for a shorter leave shall be according to the request of the teacher with proper medical certification that the teacher is able to return to employment. A teacher declaring her intention to resume her regular teaching duties when she is physically able to do so as certified by a physician shall be allowed to return to her former position. A written request for return from leave must be received by the Superintendent no less than thirty (30) days before the expiration of the leave. The Superintendent may extend the leave another year for other reasons beyond the one (1) year period. Any such extension shall be by written permission. However, the total period of leave shall not exceed two (2) years. Any absence beyond two (2) consecutive years shall be deemed a resignation. At the expiration of a leave, the teacher shall be reinstated with all rights and benefits accorded to a teacher on a no-pay leave. A teacher on leave shall have the option to retain her Comprehensive Medical Coverage and riders as outlined in Appendix C and Delta Dental coverage as contained in Appendix E. Teachers electing the option shall reimburse the Providence School Department on a monthly basis for the premiums at the Providence Teachers’ group rate.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. A teacher may use up to six (6) weeks of accumulated illness leave for parental/adoptive leave following the birth of a child. Up to six (6) weeks parental leave shall be available to a teacher immediately following the birth of a child. Up to six (6) weeks leave shall be available to a teacher for the purpose of adoption. These days of absence must take place in no more than two (2) segments within six months of the birth or arrival home from the hospital or adoption. Used parental/adoptive leave days will be deducted from the teacher’s illness leave. A teacher xxx also use personal leave days for parental/adoptive leave.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. Parental/adoptive leave may be granted to teachers with at least two (2) consecutive school years as a full-time teacher. The length of the leave may be for the remainder of the school year and up to two (2) additional school years if the leave begins with less than 120 school days remaining in the school term. The length of the leave may be for the remainder of the school year in which the birth or adoption takes place, plus one additional school year, if the leave begins with 120 or more school days remaining in the school term. Parental/adoptive leave shall be without salary or benefits; except that the recipient may elect to:
(1) continue participation in the District group insurance programs at his/her own expense; (2) use available sick leave under Section 12.1d. for up to forty-eight (48) work days following the birth or adoption of the child concurrently with parental/adoptive leave; and (3) use available FMLA leave concurrently with parental/adoptive leave. If FMLA leave is used, participation in the District group insurance programs shall continue for the duration of the FMLA leave on the same basis as if the teacher was working. A request for parental/adoptive leave must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent or designee at least ninety (90) calendar days before the anticipated birth/adoption of the child. The length of the leave, including the FMLA portion, must be contained in the request. Upon request for reinstatement by the teacher by March 1 of the last year of the leave, accompanied by proof of fitness, the teacher shall be reinstated at the beginning of the next school year or, by mutual agreement, during the school term, at the same relative position in the salary structure which he/she held at the time the leave became effective, subject to any interim general increases or decreases of the salary structure. A non-tenured teacher on leave in accordance with this section will not receive service credit for purposes of fulfilling the requirements under Section 24-11 of the School Code for tenure acquisition; provided, however, that such leave shall not constitute a break in consecutive years of service to the extent permissible under Section 24-11 of the School Code.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. (a) Where an employee who adopts a child is eligible for parental leave as outlined in article 20:03 they will be eligible for the Parental Allowance subject to all the terms and conditions of Articles 20:04.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. A manager shall grant up to two (2) days leave with pay to an employee to attend to the needs directly related to the birth or adoption of his/her child. Arrangements for such leave shall occur within thirty (30) days of the birth or adoption of the child. Employees that qualify for maternity leave under Article 20:01 are not eligible for the provisions of Article 20:04.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. An employee who qualifies for Parental/Adoptive Leave may apply for such leave in accordance with either Plan A or Plan B but not both.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. Eligible employees may utilize applicable Family and Medical Leave to care for their newborn or newly adopted child in accordance with Article 41. All the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act shall be extended to employees with work assignments of seven and one half (7.5) or more hours per day and at least 180 days per year who meet all other FMLA eligibility requirements.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. 1. A teacher may apply for extended maternity/adoptive leave in accordance with Article G.23 (Parental/Adoptive Leave) of this Agreement.
2. A parental leave (inclusive of adoptive leave) shall be granted upon request:
a. as provided for in Part 6 of the Employment Standards Act (1996), or
b. for a stated period of time equal to or longer than the period in Article G.23.2.a of this Agreement, so that the return to duty will coincide with the earlier of the following term or semester, or the Spring Break.
3. In the case of adoption, paid leave shall be granted up to five (5) school days to either parent or both, if both are employees of the Board, for mandatory interviews or travel time to receive the child. All rights guaranteed under the Employment Standards Act shall apply.
4. On the birth of a child, or in the case of adoption or legal guardianship, either parent or both, if both are employed by the Board, shall be granted one (1) day leave with pay, subject to leave being taken within six (6) days of the release of that child to the parent(s)' care, and any further days with or without pay, subject to the approval of the Superintendent.
5. A teacher may request a leave of absence for parental/adoption purposes for up to two (2) school years and, depending on extenuating family circumstances, may be granted an additional year at the discretion of the Board on the condition that such leave end on June 30th. [See also PCA Article G.2 Compassionate Care Leave for leaves in excess of five days.]
Parental/Adoptive Leave. 1. When a child is born or adopted to a certificated employee, he/she may be allowed time off with no loss in pay up to a total of five day's absence. Such time off may be taken during birth and/or at the time of discharge from the hospital.
Parental/Adoptive Leave. A teacher, by reason of the birth of his/her child or adoption of his/her child under the age of sixteen (16) years, shall be entitled to elect parental leave for up to one (1) year after the birth or placement with the teacher in connection with adoption proceedings. Parental leave shall be without pay. A teacher electing parental leave must notify the Committee in writing at least thirty
