Personal and Emergency Leave. Each employee shall be granted up to five (5) days of unpaid leave per school year, provided that the employee secures a substitute for such days prior to requesting unpaid leave time and the request is made within the timeline. Notice of unpaid leave request, on an absence form, shall be given a minimum of two (2) days in advance of the requested unpaid leave date. Exceptions to the two (2) day advance notification may be granted by the Administration for emergency situations or extenuating circumstances. If no substitute is secured the leave must be approved by the building principal. If a substitute is secured at the time of the request and the substitute is transferred to another position or cancels for any reason, the leave shall be granted. Any request for a leave, after the five (5) days, of one (1) day but not exceeding six (6) months may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent, or designee, upon written request with reasons stated. An extension of up to six (6) months may be granted upon written request.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
