Common use of Other Leave Without Pay Clause in Contracts

Other Leave Without Pay. Members of the bargaining unit may be granted other leave without pay, at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or designee, not to exceed five (5) days during any one year. Leave requests, which exceed five (5) days, will be presented to the Board for consideration. Leave requests in this section shall specify the time of the leave and the reason for the request. All such leave requests shall be made in writing on the form (Appendix C) prescribed by the District and must be processed through the bargaining unit member’s immediate supervisor and have prior approval of the Superintendent or designee; otherwise, the leave shall be considered as unauthorized and the bargaining unit member is subject to disciplinary action and/or dismissal. Under all circumstances, a bargaining unit member’s signature on the Statement of Absence form verifies that the personal responsibility for which the leave is requested cannot reasonably be fulfilled during hours when the bargaining unit member is not assigned to work. If the needs of the District can be met, leave not to exceed one (1) year may be granted without pay for:  Leave for academic study.  Leave for serving in Peace Corps, job corps, teacher’s corp., and foreign military teaching programs or federally sponsored civil service.  Leave for child rearing and/or preparation for child bearing.  Leave to run for or serve in an elective office.  Leave to serve as an officer in the Association or its affiliates.  Leave for personal health reasons.  Voluntary reduction in work year. Request for leave without pay, not listed herein may be approved if the Superintendent is satisfied that the needs of the District can be met. These leave requests must then be processed through the steps as outlined in the first paragraph of this Section. Gainful employment during the leave shall void the leave. Other leave without pay shall not be granted for: work stoppages, work slowdown or strike; any concerted activity that interferes with the efficient operation of the District. A bargaining unit member on leave without pay may participate in the employee group benefits provided the bargaining unit member pays to the District the full cost on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. A bargaining unit member on leave without pay may remain an active participant in the Public Employees Retirement System by contributing thereto the amount necessary to continue as a member on leave as provided by the provisions of the retirement system of which they are a member. A member of the bargaining unit may request to return to service prior to the last day of the leave as approved by the District by so notifying his/her immediate supervisor in writing at least five (5) working days in advance of the date the bargaining unit member desires to return. If the leave was granted for personal health reasons, the bargaining unit member shall submit prior to return to active service a medical statement indicating an ability to return to his/her position without restrictions or detriment to the member’s physical and/or emotional well-being. Deductions for absences approved but without pay shall be made using the following formula per day: 1/number of days of required duty per year x annual salary. A bargaining unit member on personal leave without pay for more than 25% of his/her annual days of required duty shall not advance a step on the salary schedule as provided in Article 10, during the year of the leave, nor shall the year of the leave count as a year of service toward a salary or vacation accrual longevity increment. A bargaining unit member on extended personal leave shall not earn nor be entitled to illness or injury leave, vacation, holiday or any other form of paid leave, except that in taking voluntary reduction leave, he/she shall earn vacation and illness leave. Issues arising out of the exercise by the District and administration of its responsibilities under Section 7.10 of this Article 7, including the facts underlying its exercise of such discretion, shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure as set forth in Article 9. (Appendix M)

Other Leave Without Pay. Members of the bargaining unit may be granted other leave without pay, at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or designee, not to exceed five (5) days during any one year. Leave requests, which exceed five (5) days, will be presented to the Board for consideration. Leave requests in this section shall specify the time of the leave and the reason for the request. All such leave requests shall be made in writing on the form (Appendix C) prescribed by the District and must be processed through the bargaining unit member’s immediate supervisor and have prior approval of the Superintendent or designee; otherwise, the leave shall be considered as unauthorized and the bargaining unit member is subject to disciplinary action and/or dismissal. Under all circumstances, a bargaining unit member’s signature on the Statement of Absence form verifies that the personal responsibility for which the leave is requested cannot reasonably be fulfilled during hours when the bargaining unit member is not assigned to work. If the needs of the District can be met, leave not to exceed one (1) year may be granted without pay for:  • Leave for academic study.  • Leave for serving in Peace Corps, job corps, teacher’s corp., and foreign military teaching programs or federally sponsored civil service.  • Leave for child rearing and/or preparation for child bearing.  • Leave to run for or serve in an elective office.  • Leave to serve as an officer in the Association or its affiliates.  • Leave for personal health reasons.  • Voluntary reduction in work year. Request for leave without pay, not listed herein may be approved if the Superintendent is satisfied that the needs of the District can be met. These leave requests must then be processed through the steps as outlined in the first paragraph of this Section. Gainful employment during the leave shall void the leave. Other leave without pay shall not be granted for: work stoppages, work slowdown or strike; any concerted activity that interferes with the efficient operation of the District. A bargaining unit member on leave without pay may participate in the employee group benefits provided the bargaining unit member pays to the District the full cost on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. A bargaining unit member on leave without pay may remain an active participant in the Public Employees Retirement System by contributing thereto the amount necessary to continue as a member on leave as provided by the provisions of the retirement system of which they are a member. A member of the bargaining unit may request to return to service prior to the last day of the leave as approved by the District by so notifying his/her immediate supervisor in writing at least five (5) working days in advance of the date the bargaining unit member desires to return. If the leave was granted for personal health reasons, the bargaining unit member shall submit prior to return to active service a medical statement indicating an ability to return to his/her position without restrictions or detriment to the member’s physical and/or emotional well-being. Deductions for absences approved but without pay shall be made using the following formula per day: 1/number of days of required duty per year x annual salary. A bargaining unit member on personal leave without pay for more than 25% of his/her annual days of required duty shall not advance a step on the salary schedule as provided in Article 10, during the year of the leave, nor shall the year of the leave count as a year of service toward a salary or vacation accrual longevity increment. A bargaining unit member on extended personal leave shall not earn nor be entitled to illness or injury leave, vacation, holiday or any other form of paid leave, except that in taking voluntary reduction leave, he/she shall earn vacation and illness leave. Issues arising out of the exercise by the District and administration of its responsibilities under Section 7.10 of this Article 7, including the facts underlying its exercise of such discretion, shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure as set forth in Article 9. (Appendix MJ)

Other Leave Without Pay. Members of the bargaining unit may be granted other leave without pay, at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or designee, not to exceed five (5) days during any one year. Leave requests, which exceed five (5) days, will be presented to the Board for consideration. Leave requests in this section shall specify the time of the leave and the reason for the request. All such leave requests shall be made in writing on the form (Appendix C) prescribed by the District and must be processed through the bargaining unit member’s immediate supervisor and have prior approval of the Superintendent or designee; otherwise, the leave shall be considered as unauthorized and the bargaining unit member is subject to disciplinary action and/or dismissal. Under all circumstances, a bargaining unit member’s signature on the Statement of Absence form verifies that the personal responsibility for which the leave is requested cannot reasonably be fulfilled during hours when the bargaining unit member is not assigned to work. If the needs of the District can be met, leave not to exceed one (1) year may be granted without pay for:  • Leave for academic study.  • Leave for serving in Peace Corps, job corps, teacher’s corp., and foreign military teaching programs or federally sponsored civil service.  • Leave for child rearing and/or preparation for child bearing.  • Leave to run for or serve in an elective office.  • Leave to serve as an officer in the Association or its affiliates.  • Leave for personal health reasons.  • Voluntary reduction in work year. Request for leave without pay, not listed herein may be approved if the Superintendent is satisfied that the needs of the District can be met. These leave requests must then be processed through the steps as outlined in the first paragraph of this Section. Gainful employment during the leave shall void the leave. Other leave without pay shall not be granted for: work stoppages, work slowdown or strike; any concerted activity that interferes with the efficient operation of the District. A bargaining unit member on leave without pay may participate in the employee group benefits provided the bargaining unit member pays to the District the full cost on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. A bargaining unit member on leave without pay may remain an active participant in the Public Employees Retirement System by contributing thereto the amount necessary to continue as a member on leave as provided by the provisions of the retirement system of which they are a member. A member of the bargaining unit may request to return to service prior to the last day of the leave as approved by the District by so notifying his/her immediate supervisor in writing at least five (5) working days in advance of the date the bargaining unit member desires to return. If the leave was granted for personal health reasons, the bargaining unit member shall submit prior to return to active service a medical statement indicating an ability to return to his/her position without restrictions or detriment to the member’s physical and/or emotional well-being. Deductions for absences approved but without pay shall be made using the following formula per day: 1/number of days of required duty per year x annual salary. A bargaining unit member on personal leave without pay for more than 25% of his/her annual days of required duty shall not advance a step on the salary schedule as provided in Article 10, during the year of the leave, nor shall the year of the leave count as a year of service toward a salary or vacation accrual longevity increment. A bargaining unit member on extended personal leave shall not earn nor be entitled to illness or injury leave, vacation, holiday or any other form of paid leave, except that in taking voluntary reduction leave, he/she shall earn vacation and illness leave. Issues arising out of the exercise by the District and administration of its responsibilities under Section 7.10 of this Article 7, including the facts underlying its exercise of such discretion, shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure as set forth in Article 9. (Appendix M)