Common use of Use of Long-Term Leave Clause in Contracts

Use of Long-Term Leave. a. Leave without pay for the year in which a birth/adoption occurs shall be granted to the parent requesting long-term leave for maternity/paternity/adoption. The maternity leave date established for the beginning of leave shall be determined by the employee and her physician. Requests for such leave shall be filed with the Superintendent’s office at least six (6) weeks prior to the beginning of the requested leave. b. Request for one (1) additional year of leave may be filed with the Superintendent’s office. c. Individuals on long-term maternity/paternity/adoption leave may continue hospitalization and surgical group insurance coverage available through the Board by reimbursing the Board for premium costs. Failure to forward premium payments to the Board at the stipulated times will terminate this option. d. Upon medical certification of their ability to perform their previous job responsibilities, the employee will be offered reinstatement, first to their previous assignment. If that assignment is unavailable, they shall be eligible to exercise rights under contractual layoff procedures.