Common use of Parental/Adoptive Leave Clause in Contracts

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 who elects to use the provisions of Article 4 of this Agreement entitled “Sick Leave” for temporary disability due to pregnancy the birth of a child or adoption shall not have the right to avail herself herself/himself 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 parental 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, if applicable. 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 his/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.. 5-12 Teacher Placement Following Leave