Common use of Use of the Sick Leave Bank Clause in Contracts

Use of the Sick Leave Bank. A. Application of Need 1. Written application by the teacher or a member of his/her family accompanied by a physician’s certificate, or other approved medical documentation as determined by the committee, stating the nature, length of disability, and prognosis of the person’s condition shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Sick Leave Bank Committee. All medical information concerning an applicant shall be held in strict confidence by the Committee. 2. The Sick Leave Bank shall not be used for maternity unless said maternity results in a medical condition, which prohibits the person from returning to work due to medical reasons. 3. The committee may request the teacher to provide a renewed physician statement, or other approved medical documentation as determined by the committee, as to the nature of the illness or incapacity and a prognosis report for returning to work.