The Sick Bank Guidelines a. The member will provide a statement from the attending physician if requested by the Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources describing the nature of the disability, treatment rendered, and prognosis for return to work.
b. In the event the initial application is not approved, the member shall be entitled to submit additional evidence and/or meet with the Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources and the WOEA President/designee to review the request.
c. The decision on the Sick Leave Bank application shall be final.
d. A new disability period shall begin after a member has returned to work for ninety (90) calendar days. A member can draw up to the maximum for a new disability or subsequent disability providing the waiting period has been satisfied.
e. A member using the sick leave bank days shall submit a written medical update to the Office of Human Resources every thirty (30) days, provided the member is still on sick leave.
f. Before 180 calendar days (6 months) absence from work and using the sick leave bank, the teacher shall initiate the long-term disability (LTD) process. The application shall be made available through the business office.
g. The Bank shall be administered in a manner that is not arbitrary or capricious.
h. No member shall receive days from the Sick Leave Bank for which they are compensated from other sources, including but not limited to worker’s compensation, Long-Term Disability, Social Security Disability, or retirement disability, excluding Short Term Disability. Any funds received via the bank which constitutes a double payment under the terms of this Article shall be immediately repaid to the District.
i. Every effort shall be made to protect the teacher’s protected health information by keeping it private.
The Sick Bank Guidelines a. The member will provide a statement from the attending physician if requested by the Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources describing the nature of the disability, treatment rendered, and prognosis for return to work.
b. In the event the initial application is not approved, the member shall be entitled to submit additional evidence and/or meet with the Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources and the WOEA President/designee to review the request.
c. The decision on the Sick Leave Bank application shall be final.
d. A new disability period shall begin after a member has returned to work for ninety (90) calendar days. A member can draw up to the maximum for a new disability or subsequent disability providing the waiting period has been satisfied.
e. A member using the sick leave bank days shall submit a written medical update to the Office of Human Resources every thirty (30) days.
f. The Bank shall be administered in a manner that is not arbitrary or capricious.
g. No member shall receive days from the Sick Leave Bank for which they are compensated from other sources, including but not limited to worker’s compensation, Long- Term Disability, Social Security Disability, or retirement disability, excluding Short Term Disability. Any funds received via the bank which constitutes a double payment under the terms of this Article shall be immediately repaid to the District.
h. HIPPA guidelines and policies shall be followed.
