Unpaid Leaves. A. Any teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year. 1. It is understood that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent. 2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave. 3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances. 4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form). 5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board. 6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period. B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed. C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period. D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office. E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes: 1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period. 2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period. 3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year. 4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of birth or placement, as is applicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any teacher who Maternity/Paternity Leave Employees may apply for maternity/paternity leave of absence for childbearing or child rearing for up to one year, provided sufficient notice is unable given to perform his duties because the appropriate supervisor prior to the commencement of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which leave. Maternity/paternity leave is without pay. Accrued annual leave and/or accrued sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall may be granted used for maternity/paternity leave at the discretion of the employee.
B. Leave for Family Purposes Leave for purposes of childbearing, adoption or family care will be provided in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
C. General Leave of Absence The parties agree that the Board may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar yearyear as a non-paid leave of absence upon request from a member of the bargaining unit, provided sufficient notice and reason are given prior to the commencement of said leave. The Board may, upon request from said teacher, extend such leave for an additional one (1) year period. Such extension may be granted in semester intervals. Upon special appeal, the Board may, at its discretion, extend General Leave of Absence.
1. It is understood While on leave under the provisions of Section A or B above, the employee shall have the option to remain an active participant in available fringe benefits, insurance and retirement programs by contributing the amount necessary to pay the total premiums, to the extent that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported participation is allowed by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendentlaw.
2. Such Employees who have been granted General Leave of Absence, or Maternity/Paternity Leave not charged to sick leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After have the first year following re-employment rights:
a. The employee shall notify the Superintendent of leave, the teacher may only his/her desire to return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least active employment no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on for which leave has been granted. The Superintendent shall then assign the date of birth employee to his/her former position or placement, as substantially similar position for which the employee is applicablefully qualified.
b. Employees returning from leave covered in this Article shall have priority for employment over those entering the District for original employment.
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Samples: Master Contract, Master Contract, Master Contract
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any teacher who is unable to perform his duties because An unpaid leave of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 absence shall be granted by the Board to a leave of absence without pay contractual continued teacher for such time as is necessary to recover from such maternity, child rearing, child care, teacher illness or disabilityincapacity, up or education, under the following conditions:
a. A written request through the Superintendent to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick the Board for unpaid maternity or education leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application submitted at least five (5) months prior to the commencement of the teacherleave. Any application Requests for sick leave unpaid leaves for illness, child rearing, child care or incapacity shall be in writing made five (5) months prior to the commencement of the leave or as soon as the need is known to the teacher.
b. All unpaid leave requests shall contain anticipated beginning and ending dates mutually agreed upon between the Teacher and the Board or its designated representative. Leave may be supported by granted for the balance of the school term during which the leave begins and for one additional school term or for one full school term if the requested leave begins between school terms.
c. Upon requesting an unpaid leave for maternity, illness or incapacity a physician's statement shall be submitted indicating the need for the leave. In the case of maternity, the physician's statement shall include the anticipated date of delivery and the teacher's physical ability to continue working and for what duration. At the termination of a leave for maternity, illness or incapacity, a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness giving approval to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and submitted by the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. d. If a teacher has been granted an unpaid leave for the Board has reason to believe that the condition balance of the teacher has changedschool term plus one full school term, the Board shall have the right teacher may elect to require recertification during terminate the leave period early and medical certification return to work for the full term if written notice so indicating is given to the Superintendent by March 15th of the teacher's fitness school term during which the leave began.
e. In all instances where a teacher is granted a leave of eight (8) calendar months or more, as a condition thereof, the teacher shall advise the Superintendent in writing, no later than March 1, prior to the termination of the leave, that he/she intends to return to duty at work the expiration following school term. Failure to notify the Superintendent by March 1, shall be deemed an election not to return to employment and as a resignation from the district. The Board or its designated representative will send the teacher a certified letter by February 15, advising them of the leave periodMarch 1 date.
B. Leave of absence f. A teacher granted an unpaid leave shall be advanced on the salary schedule if he/she has completed 90 days or one full semester, whichever is less, during the school term when the leave was granted. In a school term where less than one semester or less than ninety (90) days are completed by the teacher granted an unpaid leave, no advancement will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins recognized on the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period schedule.
g. Upon return from an unpaid leave the Teacher shall be allowedreinstated to his/her former position or an open position for which he/she is certified and qualified.
C. Military h. A teacher on unpaid leave may continue to participate in the school district's health and life insurance program by making timely payments of absence premiums for themselves and/or families providing approval is secured from the insurance company.
i. Nothing in the procedure shall be construed as requiring a teacher to apply for an unpaid leave for maternity, illness or incapacity. A teacher not eligible nor desiring to apply for an unpaid leave may utilize sick leave for disability related to pregnancy and or delivery of a child or for teacher illness or incapacity.
j. Education Leave shall be granted to any teacher who with ten (10) years or more of full time teaching experience at Unit 230 School District for the purpose of engaging in study at an accredited college or university with a curriculum related to his/her professional responsibilities in his/her area of teaching. A planned course of study shall be inducted or shall enlist submitted to the Board for military duty to any branch approval in conjunction with the application of the armed forces of the United Statessaid leave. The regular salary increment occurring during such period granting of an Education Leave shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during contingent upon filling the vacancy created by the leave period.
D. with a candidate acceptable to the Board. The Board Teacher shall grant leave of absence without pay return to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of the school district for at least one year. A Teacher is eligible for only one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave periodEducation Leave.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of birth or placement, as is applicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. A tenure teacher may be granted a one (1) year leave of absence without pay to further his/her education. A teacher upon return from such leave shall be placed on that step on the salary schedule he/she would have been on at the beginning of the contract year during which the leave was taken. Said teacher shall retain all his/her accumulated sick leave days accumulated prior to the leave but shall not accumulate one calendar year of seniority.
B. Teachers may be granted unpaid leave days by the Board for reasons not covered in this agreement.
C. More than five (5) unpaid leave days in one contract year for a teacher will result in a loss of seniority equal to the number of calendar days from the sixth contract day of the leave to but not including the first contract day the teacher returns to work.
D. For salary purposes any teacher granted unpaid leave time will receive full credit for each semester he/she taught at least half of that semester.
E. Any teacher who is unable granted more than five (5) unpaid leave days may continue to perform his duties because receive all the fringe benefits provided by this agreement, but must reimburse the Board for the cost of these fringe benefits incurred over the duration of the unpaid leave if a teacher taking such leave opts to continue benefits.
F. Under no circumstances will an unpaid leave exceeding half of a semester be terminated within five (5) weeks of the end of the school year.
X. Any tenured teacher (or probationary teacher at the discretion of the board) whose personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 periods compensated in sections 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 shall be granted upon recommendation of a physician a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall This length of time may be renewed if necessary upon application extended at the discretion of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4Board. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's of Education will pay health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification benefits during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the first twelve (12) month period beginning on weeks of the date unpaid leave after which if the teacher desires to maintain their health benefits during the remainder of birth the unpaid leave they may do so by arranging to pay in advance the premium costs monthly to the school district. Upon return from such leave a teacher will be assigned to the same position, or placementif it does not exist, as to a substantially equivalent position. The teacher shall present a written statement from a physician certifying that the teacher is applicableable to resume the full duties of the position.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall be granted a Medical Leave
1. A leave of absence without pay will be granted for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.year for employees with a physician’s note. This may be taken in conjunction with FMLA or extend beyond the terms of FMLA. Maternity/Child Bonding Leave
1. It is understood that such sick A leave shall of absence without pay will be renewed if necessary upon application granted for up to one (1) year for the purpose of child care. The leave may commence at the option of the teacher, which may be prior to or after the birth of the child. Any application for sick This determination will be made by the teacher in conjunction with her personal physician. The teacher may continue teaching as long as she can maintain her regularly- assigned responsibilities. The notice of leave under this section shall be in writing submitted to the Superintendent and shall include a statement of the date on which the teacher will commence the leave. All effort will be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by made to commence the Superintendentleave thirty (30) calendar days following the notification.
2. Such A leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive yearsof absence without pay will be granted for up to the remainder of the school year to a teacher who has exhausted all accumulated sick leave and is unable to return to work. After the first year of leave, the teacher This leave may only return be extended at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration discretion of the leaveBoard.
3. Teachers accessing A teacher on leave under this Section the above conditions wishing to return to duty shall provide submit a written notice of their intent to take leave request with the Superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which wishing to return to teaching or sixty (60) days before the end of the leave. Upon termination of leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If under this section, the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under returned to the circumstancesposition in compliance to federal law at the commencement of the leave.
4. The Board has the right to teacher adopting a child shall receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for a similar leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to commence upon placement of the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form)child, with consideration for special circumstances.
5. The Board has the right Pursuant to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently an employee who has been employed at least twelve (12) months and worked at least 1,250 hours during the prior 12-month period is entitled to twelve (12) work weeks of leave during any 12-month period without pay but with group health insurance coverage maintained for one (1) or more of the following reasons:
a. due to the birth of the employee's child in order to care for the child;
b. due to the placement of a child with the foregoing leave provisions employee for adoption or xxxxxx care;
c. due to the extent need to care for the employee's spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition; or
d. due to a serious health condition that renders the employee incapable of performing the teacher's eligibility under functions of his or her job A "serious health condition" is defined by the law as an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves: (1) in-patient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility or (2) continuing treatment by a health care provider. Other conditions of the Family and Medical Leave ActAct shall apply to leaves in this section.
e. Any FMLA leave may be charged against the teacher’s accumulated leave days at the teacher’s option. Leave taken under this Section in connection The 12-month FMLA period will coincide with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) -month period beginning on measured forward from the date of birth or placement, as is applicableany employee’s first FMLA leave begins.
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Samples: Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall be granted a 1. A leave of absence without pay will be granted for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1year for the purpose of child care. It is understood that such sick The leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application may commence at the option of the teacher, which may be prior to or after the birth of the child. Any The teacher may continue teaching as long as she can maintain her regularly assigned responsibilities. This determination will be made by the teacher in conjunction with her personal physician, the building principal, and a physician appointed by the Board if the Board desires one to be appointed. The application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section section shall provide written notice be submitted to the Superintendent and shall include a statement of their intent the date on which the teacher wishes to take commence the leave. The date to commence the leave must be at least thirty (30) calendar days following the application.
2. A leave of absence without pay will be granted for up to the remainder of the school year to a teacher who has exhausted all accumulated sick leave and is unable to return to work. This leave may be extended at the discretion of the Board.
3. A teacher on leave under the above conditions wishing to return to duty shall submit a written request with the Superintendent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which wishing to return to teaching or sixty (60) days prior to the end of the leave. Upon termination of leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If under this section, the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under returned to the circumstancesposition left at the commencement of the leave.
4. The Board has the right to teacher adopting a child shall receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for a similar leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to commence upon placement of the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form)child, with consideration for special circumstances.
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related Pursuant to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family and Medical Leave Act shall be of 1993, an employee who has been employed at least 12 months and worked at least 1,250 hours d'uring the prior 12- month period is entitled to 12 work weeks of leave during any 12-month period without pay and/or benefits but with group health insurance coverage maintained for a period not one or more of the following reasons:
a. due to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a the employee's child (and in order to care for that the child) or ;
b. due to the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or xxxxxx care;
c. due to the need to care for the employee's spouse, as child, or parent who has a serious health condition; or
d. due to a serious health condition that renders the employee incapable of performing the functions of his or her job. A "serious health condition" is defined by the law as an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves (1) in-patient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility or (2) continuing treatment by a health care provider. Other conditions of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Act shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions apply to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under leaves in this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of birth or placement, as is applicablesection.
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Samples: Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. A tenure teacher may be granted a one (1) year leave of absence without pay to further his/her education. A teacher upon return from such leave shall be placed on that step on the salary schedule he/she would have been on at the beginning of the contract year during which the leave was taken. Said teacher shall retain all his/her accumulated sick leave days accumulated prior to the leave but shall not accumulate one calendar year of seniority.
B. Teachers may be granted unpaid leave days by the Board for reasons not covered in this Agreement.
C. More than five (5) unpaid leave days in one contract year for a teacher will result in a loss of seniority equal to the number of calendar days from the sixth contract day of the leave to but not including the first contract day the teacher returns to work.
D. For salary purposes any teacher granted unpaid leave time will receive full credit for each semester he/she taught at least half of that semester.
E. Any teacher who is unable granted more than five (5) unpaid leave days may continue to perform his duties because receive all the fringe benefits provided by this agreement, but must reimburse the Board for the cost of these fringe benefits incurred over the duration of the unpaid leave if a teacher taking such leave opts to continue benefits.
F. Under no circumstances will an unpaid leave exceeding half of a semester be terminated within five (5) weeks of the end of the school year.
X. Any tenured teacher (or probationary teacher at the discretion of the board) whose personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 periods compensated in sections 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 shall be granted upon recommendation of a physician a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall This length of time may be renewed if necessary upon application extended at the discretion of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4Board. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's of Education will pay health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification benefits during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the first twelve (12) month period beginning on weeks of the date unpaid leave after which if the teacher desires to maintain their health benefits during the remainder of birth the unpaid leave they may do so by arranging to pay in advance the premium costs monthly to the school district. Upon return from such leave a teacher will be assigned to the same position, or placementif it does not exist, as to a substantially equivalent position if for family medical leave. The teacher shall present a written statement from a physician certifying that the teacher is applicableable to resume the full duties of the position.
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Samples: Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any A teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal whose illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends injury continues beyond the period for which his or her accumulated sick leave pay is received under Article 6 days shall be granted a an unpaid sick leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application the balance of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement school year if requested by the Superintendent.
2requested. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved be renewed for additional periods by the SuperintendentBoard upon application. A teacher will be expected The Board may require satisfactory medical evidence supporting the teacher's need for such leave and his/her ability to report for work on the first work day following expiration resume normal duties upon completion of the such leave.
3. Teachers accessing B. A leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenure teacher who joins for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs, the Peace Corps, VISTA or Teachers Corps as a full full-time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during , provided such period shall be allowedteacher states his/her intention to return to the school system.
C. Military A teacher who enlists or is inducted into the Armed Services of the United States shall be granted a military leave of absence in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
D. An unpaid maternity leave of absence shall be granted to any a pregnant teacher who beginning upon exhaustion of her accumulated sick leave and ending at the time she is physically able to resume her teaching duties.
E. An unpaid child care leave, up to one (1) school year in length, shall be inducted granted to a natural or adoptive parent upon written request. Such leave shall enlist begin at the time the teacher is able to resume his/her duties following childbirth or at the time an adoptive parent assumes custody of his/her child. If a vacancy exists for military duty to any branch which the employee is highly qualified, such teacher shall be re-employed at the conclusion of the armed forces leave of the United Statesabsence provided that 60 days advance written notice of desire to return is given and a satisfactory medical report is furnished showing he/she is able to resume his/her duties. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during teacher may request an extension of his/her leave, and a denial by the leave periodBoard is non- grievable.
D. F. The Board shall may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence without pay pay, without fringe benefits, without salary credit, and upon such other terms or conditions as it may set, upon written application, stating reason and length of leave desired, provided application is made at least 30 days in advance and further, that a qualified and suitable replacement is found by the Board. By action of the Board, at its discretion, and subject to any teacher to campaign forsuch restrictions as the Board may set, or serve in, a public officeextensions of leave of absence may be made for individual cases under unusual circumstances.
E. Leaves G. Requests for short periods of unpaid leave during the school year for the primary purpose of vacation, travel or recreation normally will not be granted. In cases where special circumstances are involved, such requests may, however, be granted only once during a school year, and on the condition that the applicant reimburse the Board for one (1) day of pay for a contracted substitute teacher's lead-in time (or its equivalent), in the case of absence up of two (2) days or more of unpaid leave. Denial of any application for such leave will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
H. Teachers who are granted leaves as above provided shall retain their tenure status while on leave but will not receive credit on the salary schedule for the period of absence, except in the case of military leave, and except in the case of a maximum leave granted under Section B above where full credit on the salary schedule shall be allowed for time spent actively teaching as a teacher. Upon return, such teacher will be assigned to his/her former position if vacant, but if not, then to whatever vacant position of like nature there may be for which he/she is qualified.
I. A teacher who is on an approved leave in excess of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related semester will give written notice to the teacher's certificated fieldSuperintendent of intent to return to work at the close of the approved leave. The regular salary increment occurring during such period Such written notice shall be allowedmade no later than April 1 for those who plan to return at the beginning of the fall semester, if increments were paid and no later than December 1 for those who plan to actively employed teachers during return at the beginning of the second (2nd) semester. Those who will be returning from leave periodat another time shall give 30 calendar days written notice of their intent to return from leave.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. J. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave entitles employees with at least 1,250 hours of absence taken for service during the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the previous twelve (12) month period beginning on the date up to twelve (12) work weeks of birth or placementunpaid leave during any twelve (12) month period. Refer to Appendix G, as is applicableFamily and Medical Leave Policy.
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Samples: Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. A tenure teacher may be granted a one (1) year leave of absence without pay to further his/her education. A teacher upon return from such leave shall be placed on that step on the salary schedule he/she would have been on at the beginning of the contract year during which the leave was taken. Said teacher shall retain all his/her accumulated sick leave days accumulated prior to the leave but shall not accumulate one calendar year of seniority.
B. Teachers may be granted unpaid leave days by the Board for reasons not covered in this Agreement.
C. More than five (5) unpaid leave days in one contract year for a teacher will result in a loss of seniority equal to the number of calendar days from the sixth contract day of the leave to but not including the first contract day the teacher returns to work.
D. For salary purposes any teacher granted unpaid leave time will receive full credit for each semester he/she taught at least half of that semester.
E. Any teacher who is unable granted more than five (5) unpaid leave days may continue to perform his duties because receive all the fringe benefits provided by this agreement, but must reimburse the Board for the cost of these fringe benefits incurred over the duration of the unpaid leave if a teacher taking such leave opts to continue benefits.
F. Under no circumstances will an unpaid leave exceeding half of a semester be terminated within five (5) weeks of the end of the school year.
G. Any tenured teacher (or probationary teacher at the discretion of the board) whose personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 periods compensated in sections 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 shall be granted upon recommendation of a physician a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall This length of time may be renewed if necessary upon application extended at the discretion of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4Board. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's of Education will pay health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification benefits during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the first twelve (12) month period beginning on weeks of the date unpaid leave after which if the teacher desires to maintain their health benefits during the remainder of birth the unpaid leave they may do so by arranging to pay in advance the premium costs monthly to the school district. Upon return from such leave a teacher will be assigned to the same position, or placementif it does not exist, as to a substantially equivalent position if for family medical leave. The teacher shall present a written statement from a physician certifying that the teacher is applicableable to resume the full duties of the position.
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Samples: Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave shall be at the discretion of the Board. When it is granted by the Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the schools against undue interruption because of absence of personnel.
21.2 Leave granted on the request of a teacher shall be for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the right to
21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of educational leave may be granted teachers who are on a continuing contract or professional services contract. This leave is for the purpose of engaging in full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional benefit or advancement. Application for such leave shall be submitted to the superintendent in a timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a qualified replacement. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least twelve (12) consecutive months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. Use of sick leave is not required to be eligible for this leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position held prior to the start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that annual contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for re-employment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who is unable gave such notice at the earliest date shall be assigned to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be granted a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary the duration of the elected term(s) to recover serve in public office. Upon return from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher shall be offered a position in the district for which he/she is certified and qualified.
21.9 Up to a year's personal leave without pay may be granted one time only return at for teachers who are on continuing contract or professional services contract and have seven (7) continuous
21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall have the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration duration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to , provided that the date on which leave is to commence where the need premiums for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall insurance programs be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the teacher has changedmonth due. During the period of the leave, the Board teacher shall have maintain the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty following at the expiration of the same level as when leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposescommenced:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, ) credit on the date that custody is grantedsalary schedule 2) or to care credit for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of birth or placement, as is applicable.seniority
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Unpaid Leaves. A. Any teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendentstatement.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the teacher’s medical condition has improved so that they may work with reasonable accommodation, they must promptly notify the District with supporting medical information. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. C. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. D. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year (cumulative) may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall not be allowed, even if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall not be allowed, even if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of birth or placement, as is applicable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any A teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal whose illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends injury continues beyond the period for which his or her accumulated sick leave pay is received under Article 6 days shall be granted a an unpaid sick leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application the balance of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement school year if requested by the Superintendent.
2requested. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved be renewed for additional periods by the SuperintendentBoard upon application. A teacher will be expected The Board may require satisfactory medical evidence supporting the teacher's need for such leave and his/her ability to report for work on the first work day following expiration resume normal duties upon completion of the such leave.
3. Teachers accessing B. A leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenure teacher who joins for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs, the Peace Corps, VISTA or Teachers Corps as a full full-time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during , provided such period shall be allowedteacher states his/her intention to return to the school system.
C. Military A teacher who enlists or is inducted into the Armed Services of the United States shall be granted a military leave of absence in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
D. An unpaid maternity leave of absence shall be granted to any a pregnant teacher who beginning upon exhaustion of her accumulated sick leave and ending at the time she is physically able to resume her teaching duties.
E. An unpaid child care leave, up to one (1) school year in length, shall be inducted granted to a natural or adoptive parent upon written request. Such leave shall enlist begin at the time the teacher is able to resume his/her duties following childbirth or at the time an adoptive parent assumes custody of his/her child. If a vacancy exists for military duty to any branch which the employee is highly qualified, such teacher shall be re-employed at the conclusion of the armed forces leave of the United Statesabsence provided that 60 days advance written notice of desire to return is given and a satisfactory medical report is furnished showing he/she is able to resume his/her duties. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during teacher may request an extension of his/her leave, and a denial by the leave periodBoard is non-grievable.
D. F. The Board shall may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence without pay pay, without fringe benefits, without salary credit, and upon such other terms or conditions as it may set, upon written application, stating reason and length of leave desired, provided application is made at least 30 days in advance and further, that a qualified and suitable replacement is found by the Board. By action of the Board, at its discretion, and subject to any teacher to campaign forsuch restrictions as the Board may set, or serve in, a public officeextensions of leave of absence may be made for individual cases under unusual circumstances.
E. Leaves G. Requests for short periods of unpaid leave during the school year for the primary purpose of vacation, travel or recreation normally will not be granted. In cases where special circumstances are involved, such requests may, however, be granted only once during a school year, and on the condition that the applicant reimburse the Board for one (1) day of pay for a contracted substitute teacher's lead-in time (or its equivalent), in the case of absence up of two (2) days or more of unpaid leave. Denial of any application for such leave will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
H. Teachers who are granted leaves as provided above shall retain their tenure status while on leave but will not receive credit on the salary schedule for the period of absence, except in the case of military leave, and except in the case of a maximum leave granted under Section B above where full credit on the salary schedule shall be allowed for time spent actively teaching as a teacher. Upon return, such teacher will be assigned to his/her former position if vacant, but if not, then to whatever vacant position of like nature there may be for which he/she is qualified.
I. A teacher who is on an approved leave in excess of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related semester will give written notice to the teacher's certificated fieldsuperintendent of intent to return to work at the close of the approved leave. The regular salary increment occurring during such period Such written notice shall be allowedmade no later than April 1 for those who plan to return at the beginning of the fall semester, if increments were paid and no later than December 1 for those who plan to actively employed teachers during return at the beginning of the second (2nd) semester. Those who will be returning from leave periodat another time shall give thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to return from leave.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. J. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave entitles employees with at least 1,250 hours of absence taken for service during the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the previous twelve (12) month period beginning on the date up to twelve (12) work weeks of birth or placementunpaid leave during any twelve (12) month period. Refer to Appendix G, as is applicableFamily and Medical Leave Policy.
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Samples: Master Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any 21.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the granting of leave shall be at the discretion of the Board. When it is granted by the Board, it shall be allowed on the basis of policies designed to protect the operation of the schools against undue interruption because of absence of personnel.
21.2 Leave granted on the request of a teacher shall be for particular purposes or causes which shall be set forth in a written application for leave. The Board reserves the right to
21.3 Leave shall be officially granted in advance and shall not be granted retroactively, provided that leave for sickness or other emergencies may be deemed to be granted in advance if prompt report is made to the proper authority.
21.4 Up to a year of educational leave may be granted teachers who are on a continuing contract or professional services contract. This leave is for the purpose of engaging in full-time activities as a student, which will result in his/her professional benefit or advancement. Application for such leave shall be submitted to the Superintendent in a timely manner to allow the immediate supervisor to secure a qualified replacement. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be offered his/her former position or if it has been eliminated, a substantially similar position for which he/she is fully qualified.
21.5 Teachers may be granted up to one (1) year of medical leave for illness to themselves or members of their household. A statement of medical justification from a licensed physician must accompany the application for leave, and a licensed physician's statement may be required for reinstatement from leave.
21.5-1 Teachers who have been employed for at least 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months may apply for a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the provisions of Polk County School Board's Family and Medical Leave Procedures for up to twelve (12) weeks during a school year for eligible reasons. Teachers granted this leave who are eligible and receive insurance under Article XXIII shall maintain this coverage for the duration of the leave, paid for as it was prior to initiating leave. The employee will have the option to use available paid leave days (sick, personal chargeable to sick, and/or vacation) concurrently with FMLA leave. The School Board shall require medical certification from employees returning from medical leave, and the employee will be restored to the same position held prior to the start of the leave.
21.6 A parental leave of absence may be granted to a teacher for the purpose of child rearing to commence at the birth of a child or the date of the adoption of a child and may continue for up to twelve (12) months.
21.7 Teachers returning from medical leave or parental leave within one year shall have the right to return to the same, if certified or, if that position has been eliminated substantially equivalent position provided that Annual Contract teachers must have been recommended, or would have been recommended, for re-employment by their principals. The teacher shall notify the principal no later than November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester. Such teacher shall be assigned by the beginning of the next semester. A teacher returning from medical leave more than one year after leave commenced shall notify the Superintendent by November 1 if he/she intends to return the second semester or by March 1 if he/she intends to return the first semester, and shall, by the beginning of the next semester, be assigned to the first available vacant position in the District for which he/she is qualified, provided that if more than one (1) teacher has given notice pursuant to this paragraph. The teacher who is unable gave such notice at the earliest date shall be assigned to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall position in question.
21.8 A teacher, upon annual application as provided in 21.4, may be granted a leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary the duration of the elected term(s) to recover from such illness or disability, up serve in public office. Upon
21.9 Up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick 's personal leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch of the armed forces of the United States. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application one time only for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate who are on continuing contract or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article professional services contract and have seven (or, 7) continuous years service in the case of an adoptionDistrict to include all approved leaves except leave for public office and Charter. In extenuating circumstances additional leave, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year, may be requested of the Superintendent. All requests for extended personal leave without pay must be approved by the immediate supervisor before being submitted to the Superintendent. Upon return from such leave, the teacher shall be guaranteed a teaching position in the school district.
4. An unpaid 21.10 Any teacher granted a leave of absence taken as provided in this article shall have the option to remain on active participation in all insurance programs for the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because duration of the birth of a child (and in order to care leave, provided that the premiums for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined insurance programs be paid by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent teacher on a monthly basis in advance of the teacher's eligibility under month due. During the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with period of the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded leave, the teacher shall maintain the following at the end of the twelve (12same level as when leave commenced:
1) month period beginning credit on the date of birth or placement, as is applicable.salary schedule 2) credit for seniority
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any 1. The Board shall grant to any teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends beyond the period for which sick leave pay is received under Article 6 shall be granted a an unpaid leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary a period not to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of exceed one (1) calendar year.
1, renewable at the discretion of the Board, for the purpose of child care of an infant or seriously ill older child. It is understood that such sick Teachers requesting child care leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application of notify the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement if requested by the Superintendent.
2. Such leave shall Board not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. A teacher will be expected to report for work on the first work day following expiration of the leave.
3. Teachers accessing leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least less than thirty (30) days prior to the date on which commencement of such leave is to commence where except in the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4case of unexpected serious illness of a child. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate starting and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration ending time of the leave period.
B. Leave will conform as nearly as possible to the start of absence will a marking period but may be granted up to two (2) years to any teacher who joins relaxed at the Peace Corps as a full time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed.
C. Military leave of absence shall be granted to any teacher who shall be inducted or shall enlist for military duty to any branch discretion of the armed forces Superintendent. (A teacher returning from such leave in the fall shall notify the Board of intent to return from leave not later than April 15 of the United Statespreceding year.)
2. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during the leave period.
D. The Board shall grant to any teacher an unpaid leave of absence without pay to any teacher to campaign for, or serve in, a public office.
E. Leaves of absence up to a maximum of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related to the teacher's certificated field. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one (1) year renewable at the discretion of the Board, for personal illness or disability upon exhaustion of all available leave days. The ending time for the leave will conform as Litchfield Education Association MEA/NEA September 1, 2020-August 31, 2024 nearly as possible to the start of a marking period but may be relaxed at the discretion of the Superintendent. (A teacher returning from such leave in the fall shall notify the Board of intent to return from leave no later than April 15 of the preceding year.) The District may require the teacher to provide a medical statement from the attending physician that the teacher is able to perform the essential functions of his/her position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
3. The Board, at its discretion, may grant teachers unpaid leaves of absence for periods not to exceed one (1) year. In order for an unpaid leave of absence request to be considered by the Board, the teacher shall apply in writing to the Superintendent. In order to receive timely consideration of such requests, teachers interested in making such requests are urged to apply at least three (3) months before the anticipated starting date of their leaves.
4. An unpaid The teacher may continue health insurance coverage at the teacher’s own expense. Any tenure teacher teaching at least one-half (1/2) of a semester before taking the leave of absence taken for the purpose of caring shall be granted credit for a child with a serious health condition or because of full semester’s experience on the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined salary schedule. Seniority rights shall not be interrupted by the Family leave and Medical Leave Act, the teacher shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing retain accumulated sick leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of birth or placement, as is applicabletime.
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Samples: Master Contract
Unpaid Leaves. A. Any A teacher who is unable to perform his duties because of a personal whose illness or disability (including for this purpose maternity) which extends injury continues beyond the period for which his or her accumulated sick leave pay is received under Article 6 days shall be granted a an unpaid sick leave of absence without pay for such time as is necessary to recover from such illness or disability, up to a maximum of one (1) calendar year.
1. It is understood that such sick leave shall be renewed if necessary upon application the balance of the teacher. Any application for sick leave shall be in writing and be supported by a doctor's statement school year if requested by the Superintendent.
2requested. Such leave shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years. After the first year of leave, the teacher may only return at the beginning of a semester, unless otherwise approved be renewed for additional periods by the SuperintendentBoard upon application. A teacher will be expected The Board may require satisfactory medical evidence supporting the teacher's need for such leave and his/her ability to report for work on the first work day following expiration resume normal duties upon completion of the such leave.
3. Teachers accessing B. A leave under this Section shall provide written notice of their intent to take leave at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which leave is to commence where the need for leave is foreseeable. If the teacher must begin medical treatment sooner, or if the need for leave is not foreseeable, notice shall be given as promptly as is practicable under the circumstances.
4. The Board has the right to receive medical certification from the teacher's health care provider regarding the necessity for leave taken for a serious health condition under this Section. The teacher will facilitate and cooperate in the furnishing of such information, which shall incorporate responses to the inquiries contained in U.S. Department of Labor FORM WH 380 (or its successor form).
5. The Board has the right to require that a second medical opinion (at Board expense) be obtained. If that opinion differs from that of the teacher's health provider, the teacher and the Board shall mutually designate a third health provider whose opinion relative to leave eligibility or initial fitness to return to work shall be considered final and binding on the Board and the teacher. The cost of this examination shall be paid by the Board.
6. If the Board has reason to believe that the condition of the teacher has changed, the Board shall have the right to require recertification during the leave period and medical certification of the teacher's fitness to return to duty at the expiration of the leave period.
B. Leave of absence will be granted of up to two (2) years may be granted to any tenure teacher who joins for the purpose of participating in exchange teaching programs, the Peace Corps, VISTA or Teachers Corps as a full full- time participant in such program. The regular salary increment occurring during , provided such period shall be allowedteacher states his/her intention to return to the school system.
C. Military A teacher who enlists or is inducted into the Armed Services of the United States shall be granted a military leave of absence in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
D. An unpaid maternity leave of absence shall be granted to any a pregnant teacher who beginning upon exhaustion of her accumulated sick leave and ending at the time she is physically able to resume her teaching duties.
E. An unpaid child care leave, up to one (1) school year in length, shall be inducted granted to a natural or adoptive parent upon written request. Such leave shall enlist begin at the time the teacher is able to resume his/her duties following childbirth or at the time an adoptive parent assumes custody of his/her child. If a vacancy exists for military duty to any branch which the employee is highly qualified, such teacher shall be re-employed at the conclusion of the armed forces leave of the United Statesabsence provided that 60 days advance written notice of desire to return is given and a satisfactory medical report is furnished showing he/she is able to resume his/her duties. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed if increments have been granted to other teachers during teacher may request an extension of his/her leave, and a denial by the leave periodBoard is non-grievable.
D. F. The Board shall may, at its discretion, grant a leave of absence without pay pay, without fringe benefits, without salary credit, and upon such other terms or conditions as it may set, upon written application, stating reason and length of leave desired, provided application is made at least 30 days in advance and further, that a qualified and suitable replacement is found by the Board. By action of the Board, at its discretion, and subject to any teacher to campaign forsuch restrictions as the Board may set, or serve in, a public officeextensions of leave of absence may be made for individual cases under unusual circumstances.
E. Leaves G. Requests for short periods of unpaid leave during the school year for the primary purpose of vacation, travel or recreation normally will not be granted. In cases where special circumstances are involved, such requests may, however, be granted only once during a school year, and on the condition that the applicant reimburse the Board for one (1) day of pay for a contracted substitute teacher's lead-in time (or its equivalent), in the case of absence up of two (2) days or more of unpaid leave. Denial of any application for such leave will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
H. Teachers who are granted leaves as provided above shall retain their tenure status while on leave but will not receive credit on the salary schedule for the period of absence, except in the case of military leave, and except in the case of a maximum leave granted under Section B above where full credit on the salary schedule shall be allowed for time spent actively teaching as a teacher. Upon return, such teacher will be assigned to his/her former position if vacant, but if not, then to whatever vacant position of like nature there may be for which he/she is qualified.
I. A teacher who is on an approved leave in excess of one (1) year may be granted upon application for the following purposes:
1. Study related semester will give written notice to the teacher's certificated fieldsuperintendent of intent to return to work at the close of the approved leave. The regular salary increment occurring during such period Such written notice shall be allowedmade no later than April 1 for those who plan to return at the beginning of the fall semester, if increments were paid and no later than December 1 for those who plan to actively employed teachers during return at the beginning of the second (2nd) semester. Those who will be returning from leave periodat another time shall give thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to return from leave.
2. Study to meet eligibility requirements for a certificate or degree other than that held by the teacher. J. The regular salary increment occurring during such period shall be allowed, if increments were paid to actively employed teachers during the leave period.
3. Child care leave to commence at the conclusion of a disability leave under Paragraph A of this Article (or, in the case of an adoption, on the date that custody is granted) or to care for a child of the teacher with a serious health condition. Any period of leave after the exhaustion of the rights guaranteed under the Family Medical Leave Act shall be without pay and/or benefits for a period not to exceed one year.
4. An unpaid leave entitles employees with at least 1,250 hours of absence taken for service during the purpose of caring for a child with a serious health condition or because of the birth of a child (and in order to care for that child) or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care, as defined by the Family and Medical Leave Act, shall be taken concurrently with the foregoing leave provisions to the extent of the teacher's eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Leave taken under this Section in connection with the birth of a child or due to placement for adoption or xxxxxx care must be concluded at the end of the previous twelve (12) month period beginning on the date up to twelve (12) work weeks of birth or placementunpaid leave during any twelve (12) month period. Refer to Appendix G, as is applicableFamily and Medical Leave Policy.
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Samples: Master Agreement
