Parental and Adoption Leave. Teachers who adopt a child or are in the process of adopting a child may use up to thirty (30) days from their accumulated sick leave to take care of issues associated with the adoption including bonding with the adopted child. A teacher who adopts a child or whose spouse gives birth to a child during the term of this contract shall upon request, receive parental leave without pay for a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive semesters anytime between ten (10) days before the birth or adoption and up to ninety (90) days after the birth or adoption. Furthermore, any teacher who gives birth to a child may also request a parental leave without pay for a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive semesters concurrent with or in addition to the paid leave for the period of disability related to pregnancy. A teacher’s right to parental leave shall be coordinated with the teacher’s rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and any applicable policies adopted by the Board.
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