Employees may use paid sick leave, personal leave, or vacation, as part of the FMLA provision. Employees eligible for family and medical leave must comply with the family and medical leave guidelines as set by the federal government, 29CFR825, The Family and Medical Leave Act.
Unpaid family and medical leave will be granted up to 12 weeks per year to assist employees in balancing family and work life. For purposes of this policy, year is defined as rolling twelve months from first date of leave. Requests for family and medical leave will be made to the business manager/superintendent.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in the certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding family and medical leave of such employees shall be followed.
Approved: 04/19/2021 Reviewed 04/14/2021 Revised 04/14/2021
