R egulations. The employee, or his/her designated person when the employee is incapable, shall secure written evidence from the School District's business office that (1) all accumulated leave has been used. The first two days of approved sick leave from the sick leave bank will be subject to a pay reduction equal to two days at the actual substitute daily rate.
1. The employee, or the designee when the employee is incapable, shall secure written proof of illness or injury adequate to protect the District against lingering and false claims of illness as provided in Idaho Code 33-1216.
2. The employee, or the designee when the employee is incapable, shall submit a written request on the appropriate form for the desired number of days to the Sick Leave Council. The request shall include reasons for the absence and be accompanied by the supporting documents listed above.
3. The employee, or his designee when the employee is incapable, shall secure written notice of the employee's "back to work" date. Also, if return to work shall be on a part-time basis, this must be specifically noted as well as any subsequent related visits to a doctor's office or medical facility during school hours.
4. Each unrelated prolonged illness or injury will be subject to a pay reduction equal to two days at actual substitute daily rate before the same employee is eligible to draw on the Sick Leave Bank again in the same school year
5. The Sick Leave Council shall make a final approval or disapproval of the request in full or in part in writing to the employee within five (5) working days of the receipt of the request and support documents.
6. If the employee's request is approved, immediate transfer of the approved number of days, in full or in part, from the Sick Leave Bank to the employee shall be made in writing to the District Office.
7. Grants will normally be retroactive. However, the Sick Leave Council may grant days in advance when the need is supported by appropriate medical evidence.
