Common use of Use of Time Bank Clause in Contracts

Use of Time Bank. A. In the event that a bargaining unit member experiences a catastrophic illness or injury and exhausts his/her sick leave, he/she or a representative, may petition in writing to the Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank Committee his/her request to borrow from the bank. The request shall state the reason for the need to receive sick leave from the bank and the number of days needed. B. The Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank Committee shall have a hearing to determine the eligibility of the individual applying for the program. The Committee shall have the authority to approve or disapprove the request. The decision of the Committee is final and binding. C. The Committee shall require the member to provide medical evidence of the condition for which he/she is seeking bank days. D. Any member drawing time from the Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank may be required by the Committee to periodically furnish them with additional information or physician’s statements during the time the member is off. E. The length of time available to any one member through the Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank is thirty (30) days during the fiscal year – July 1 through June 30-to a maximum of 60 days per contract. F. Additional qualifications may be imposed by agreement of the XXXX and the Board of Education. G. The employee will cover insurance when family leave runs out (maximum 12 weeks per year as specified by Federal Law).