Common use of Unexcused Absences Clause in Contracts

Unexcused Absences. Section 1: All absences, except as provided for in Articles XVI and XVIII, shall be deemed unexcused until such time as written explanation is received by the Board, at which time the Board will make the decision as to whether the absence in unexcused or excused. If no letter of explanation is received by the Board within three (3) working days after the employee returns to work, the absence shall be permanently recorded as unexcused. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to submit such letter without a request by the Board. Section 2: Unexcused absences shall be just cause for discharge. The first such absence will subject an employee to a warning notice under the provisions of Article VII, Section 4. The second unexcused absence will subject an employee to discharge. Section 3: An absence resulting from an emergency deemed excusable by the Board will not be considered a violation of this Article providing every reasonable effort is made to notify the Board in advance and the employee submits a written explanation of the absence after the fact. The Board will review the explanation and other known factors in order to determine whether the absence was excusable. Section 4: Five (5) excused absences without pay will subject an employee to a warning notice, under the provision of Article VII, and the sixth (6) such absence will subject an employee to discharge.