Other Contractual LeaveS

TEMPORARY LEAVES

Legal Proceedings connected to employment (except if you are a grievant against the district)

Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 days for a death in your immediate family or member of household, 1 day for extended family.  Up to 2 additional days may be granted for travel to out of state services.

Personal Days: Up to 2 days annually.  Approval must be given for personal days abutting holidays or vacations.

Professional Development: 2 days (or more) with approval of your supervisor

MTA/NEA Conferences: 2 days with approval of superintendent

US Reserves or State Guard: Up to 10 days provided service cannot be done when school is not in session

Religious Observances: no limit, for religious observances that fall on school days

EXTENDED LEAVES

Sabbatical: Half or full year (at half salary) for study or travel.  Available after 7 years employment.

MTA/NEA Leave: one year (unpaid) for serving in the state or national union

Peace Corps or Teaching Exchange: one year (unpaid)

Family Care: one year (unpaid) to care for a seriously ill family members

Political Office: up to six years to campaign and serve in an elected position in state or federal government.

Extended Medical Leave: time needed beyond available sick time, or one full year, unpaid

While on unpaid leave, employee is responsible for paying 100% of benefits.  All accrued sick leave and seniority levels will be restored upon return.