Common use of Policy Procedures Clause in Contracts

Policy Procedures. A. E.L.F. leave will not be granted until: 1. All paperwork is received. Proper paperwork needs to be turned in prior to any surgery, procedure, or therapy. In the event of an unforeseen situation, information may be submitted at the earliest possible time and days may be awarded retroactively. This will be determined at the discretion of the E.L.F. Board. 2. The E.L.F. Board has examined all documentation from the employee’s healthcare provider and determined that the employee’s condition merits E.L.F. leave. 3. The E.L.F Board has met and rendered a final decision. The E.L.F. Board shall meet and render a decision within 10 days of receipt of request. B. All decisions of the E.L.F. Board are final, binding, and not subject to grievance. C. Application for emergency sick leave can only be made under the following conditions: 1. All accumulated sick and personal leave must be used first. 2. Extended leave may be granted for catastrophic personal accidental injury, non- elective surgery, or serious illness. 3. Verification by a physician shall be mandatory prior to any leave being granted. 4. The application for E.L.F. days is submitted to the Director of Human Resources. D. Additional days may be granted above the maximum by the E.L.F. Board. A letter must be submitted to the Human Resources Office requesting additional leave accompanied with a physician verification justifying the need for additional leave. The E.L.F. Board will meet and determine if the request is granted. The decision of the E.L.F. Board is final. E. In consideration of the benefits of participating in the E.L.F. each applicant for membership in the Fund shall, as a condition to such application, agree in writing as follows: “I specifically acknowledge and agree that granting of days from the E.L.F. shall be at the sole discretion of the E.L.F. Board. All decisions of the E.L.F. Board will be final, binding and not subject to grievance. I further agree to abide by such decision and indemnify and hold harmless the Middletown City School District, Middletown Teachers Association, Middletown Classified Employees Association, the E.L.F. Board, and all of their agents for any loss they may sustain as a result of any claim or legal proceedings I may bring against any of them with respect to a decision made by any of them concerning this application.” F. Unused requested days shall be returned to the E.L.F. G. The E.L.F. will begin with one non-refundable day from each contributing staff member. When the fund is depleted below 150 days, each member will be assessed one additional non-refundable day. The E.L.F. Board shall be responsible for notifying certificated personnel of each assessment period. H. When an employee donates days to the Fund, he/she agrees to the above stated rules for administration of the Fund and agrees to abide by the stated rules.