Special Leaves of Absence. 14.01 A member shall be allowed up to five (5) days leave of absence with pay in the event of the death of his/her father, mother, spouse, child (to include still births), brother or sister, and up to three (3) days in the event of the death of mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchild or grandparents of the member or persons standing in loco parentis. One (1) day shall be allowed in the case of grandparents of spouse. Only that portion of the five (5), three (3), or one (1) day which would otherwise have been working time shall be paid. If a member wishes Article 14.01 to apply to a common-law spouse as defined in the Family Law Reform Act, the Service must be notified prior to any claim against this provision.
(a) Pregnancy Leave without pay shall be in accordance with the Employment Standards Act of Ontario, as amended, except that a member commencing such leave who is in receipt of Employment Insurance (E.I.) benefits pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act shall be paid a supplementary benefit in an amount which with her E.I. benefit brings her compensation to eighty percent (80%) of her regular weekly earnings. Such payment shall commence following completion of the two (2) week E.I. waiting period and shall continue while the member is absent on Pregnancy Leave and is in receipt of such E.I. benefit for a maximum period of fifteen (15) weeks.
(b) Parental Leave without pay shall be in accordance with the Employment Standards Act of Ontario, as amended, except that a member commencing such leave who is in receipt of Employment Insurance (E.I.) benefits pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act shall be paid a supplementary benefit in an amount which with the member’s E.I. benefit brings the member’s compensation to eighty percent (80%) of his/her regular weekly earnings. Such payment shall commence immediately following the expiration of Pregnancy Leave where a combined leave is taken, or upon completion of the two (2) week E.I. waiting period where applicable, and shall continue while the member is absent on Parental Leave and is in receipt of such E.I. benefit for a maximum period of ten (10) weeks.
(c) Where a member is entitled to Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave in accordance with this Article and has applied for E.I. benefits and is required to serve a waiting period, the member shall be paid eighty percent (80%) of his/her regular weekly earnings for up to two (2) weeks during the waiting period. "Regular weekly ea...
Special Leaves of Absence. A leave for reasons not otherwise addressed in this agreement may be granted at the discretion of the Director of Education to a teacher who has so requested in writing. Such leave will be without pay, with appropriate proration of accumulation of sick leave and the approval or denial of same will not be grievable.
Special Leaves of Absence. Employees who have been continuously employed for two (2) or more years may apply for a special leave of absence without pay. The Superintendent or Supervisor shall exercise discretion in the granting of such leaves. Such leaves shall not exceed one (1) year without special authorization of the Board. Employees on such leaves shall not be permitted to engage in remunerative service without the approval of the Superintendent. Leaves under this Section shall be consistent with the Oregon Family Leave Laws and the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Special Leaves of Absence. The School Board may grant, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, leaves of absence without salary to principals. Upon returning to the school system, principals shall be reinstated in their former position or receive an assignment that is mutually agreed upon by the principal and the Superintendent prior to the leave of absence. The principal shall suffer no loss of increment or position on the salary schedule and shall advance on schedule if the leave is granted for approved professional travel or study. While on leave, the principal has the option of continuing any of the insurance programs at the principal's own expense as a member of the group.
Special Leaves of Absence. Special Leave without pay may be granted for the purpose of continuing the employee status of an individual whose performance record warrants it and who requests such leave for sufficient cause; for example, (a) an employee who wants to be with his/her spouse while he/she is on sabbatical leave, (b) an employee who has exhausted his/her sick and disability benefits, family and medical leave and who is still unable to return to work, or (c) an employee engaged in public interest work or in furthering his/her education.
Special Leaves of Absence. 14.01 A member shall be allowed up to ten (10) days leave of absence with pay in the event of the death of a child (to include still births), up to five (5) days leave in the event of the death of his/her father, mother, spouse, brother or sister, and up to three (3) days in the event of the death of mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchild or grandparents of the member or persons standing in loco parentis. One (1) day shall be allowed in the case of grandparents of spouse. Only that portion of the ten (10), five (5), three (3), or one (1) day which would otherwise have been working time shall be paid. If a member wishes Article 14.01 to apply to a common-law spouse as defined in the Family Law Act, the Service must be notified prior to any claim against this provision.
14.02 a) Pregnancy Leave without pay shall be in accordance with the Employment Standards Act of Ontario, as amended, except that a member commencing such leave who is in receipt of Employment Insurance (E.I.) benefits pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act shall be paid a supplementary benefit in an amount which with her E.I. benefit brings her compensation to eighty percent (80%) of her regular weekly earnings. Such payment shall commence following completion of the one (1) week E.I. waiting period and shall continue while the member is absent on Pregnancy Leave and is in receipt of such E.I. benefit for a maximum period of fifteen (15) weeks.
Special Leaves of Absence. Subd. 1. An employee who has been continuously employed by the School District for five years or more may request a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed two years (total maximum cumulative leave).
Subd. 2. All requests for leave of absence shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor for action.
Subd. 3. All requests shall state the beginning and ending dates of the requested leave.
Subd. 4. An employee on an unpaid leave of absence may continue enrollment in the District insurance programs applicable under this Agreement at the employee’s expense.
Subd. 5. An employee returning from an unpaid leave of absence shall be returned to the employee’s former classification.
Subd. 6. All actions related to the employee’s request for a leave of absence shall be copied to the exclusive representative and the affected employee.
Special Leaves of Absence. The Chancellor shall have authority, with the approval of the Board, to grant a leave of absence without pay for a period of not to exceed five (5) months to a faculty member who applies for such leave because of serious illness of a member of his immediate family or for other good and sufficient cause. Such leaves may be extended for periods of up to an additional five (5) months upon application. Such periods of absence up to two years shall not be considered a break in service insofar as seniority is concerned. A faculty member returning from such leave not exceeding two years shall have the right to return to the department which he left. In the event of the elimination of the position which he held prior to his leave, he shall exercise his seniority rights in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII.F.2.a.
Special Leaves of Absence. 1. The Board may grant a special leave of absence to tenured staff members when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the district, the building, and the staff member.
2. In order for the Board to approve any request for a Special Leave of Absence, evidence must be submitted in writing by the applicant's supervisor and Principal clearly showing that the applicant has rendered satisfactory performance.
3. All requests for Special Leaves of Absence to be considered by the Board must be made by February 1 of the year prior to the anticipated date the leave is to begin.
4. Special Leaves of Absence shall be determined between the teacher and most senior Human Resources administrator to establish the starting and ending time.
5. All staff members granted Special Leaves of Absence must notify the Human Resources department in writing by February 1 in the year of their leave of their intent to return or resign from the school district.
6. Failure to notify the Human Resources department in writing of their decision to return or resign by February 1 will constitute an automatic resignation of the staff member, and each Special
7. No salary or other remuneration will be paid to the staff member on a full-time Special Leave of Absence. Medical and dental insurance coverage may be continued at the sole expense of the staff member on a full-time Special Leave of Absence. Life insurance and disability insurance are not provided for staff members on a full-time Special Leave of Absence.
8. Upon the completion of the Special Leave of Absence, the staff member shall be returned to a position for which they are professionally trained and licensed. The tenure status of the staff member shall not be affected by the terms of the Special Leave of Absence.
9. Teachers on a partial Special Leave of Absence shall advance on the salary schedule in accordance with Article XIII, Section C.
10. Teachers on a partial Special Leave of Absence shall be given a full year of seniority credit for the time spent on leave.
11. In addition to teaching, teachers on a partial Special Leave of Absence shall be responsible for the requirements outlined in Article IX, Section J and Article IX, Section K.
12. Teachers on a partial Special Leave of Absence shall receive the same employee benefits as listed in Article XIII, Section M, Subsection 3.
Special Leaves of Absence. 11.11.1 Employees may request a leave of absence from duty for a period of up to one year. Such leaves shall be without pay. Employees granted such leave may continue fringe benefits at their own expense with the approval of the insurance carrier. Requests for leave may be based on illness or personal reasons.
11.11.2 Employees requesting such leaves shall present a letter to the Superintendent indicating reasons for the request. In the event a request is asked for personal reasons, the request shall be submitted prior to February 1 of the year prior to the leave. Exceptions to the February 1 deadline may be granted by the Superintendent for extenuating circumstances. (Board Approved 9/29/21)
11.11.3 The Board of Trustees may grant up to one year's leave when such leave will benefit the students of the District. Such leave may be extended beyond one year at the discretion of the Board.
11.11.4 The Superintendent will reply to an employee's request for a special leave within 35 calendar days. Upon request, denial of leave shall be explained in writing.
11.11.5 The employee on leave must notify the District in writing by no later than February 1 of the year of leave of the employee's intent to return. The District will notify the employee by certified mail of the requirement at least one month prior to the February 1 deadline. (Board Approved 9/29/21) 11.12 Sabbatical Leaves of Absence
11.12.1 The Board may grant employees a sabbatical leave of absence not to exceed one year for the purpose of permitting study or travel by the employee, which will benefit the schools and the students of the District. No such leave, however, shall be granted to any employee who has not rendered full-time service to the District for at least seven consecutive years preceding the granting of the leave, and not more than one such leave shall be granted in each seven year period.
11.12.2 Each employee granted such leave shall receive compensation at the rate of one- half the salary the employee would have received during the period of the leave if he/she had continued in regular service during such period. Any compensation so granted may be paid in two equal installments during the first two years of service rendered as an employee of the District following the return of the employee from the leave of absence. Applicants who desire to receive salary allowance while on sabbatical leave must furnish a suitable bond indemnifying the District for any salary paid the employee during t...
