Childrearing Leave Sample Clauses

Childrearing Leave. In the event a teacher desires a leave longer than that provided by statute (FMLA or ▇.▇ ▇. 149 § 105 D), the below listed procedure shall be followed. a. Under normal conditions, the Superintendent shall be notified in writing not later than the beginning of the fifth (5th) month of pregnancy. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s certification stating the expected date of delivery. b. Said extended maternity leave should begin at a time corresponding to the beginning of a new semester (or other appropriate time such as after a vacation period or marking period) provided that, up to this time, the teacher can, in the opinion of the Superintendent of Schools, perform her normal duties satisfactorily. A teacher who does not wish to request a maternity leave of absence shall submit her resignation effective upon leaving the system in accord with the above provisions. c. Said extended maternity leave shall be without pay and shall terminate one year from the first of September following birth of the child or, sooner, if the teacher and Superintendent so agree. Extensions of leave may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. d. The teacher must notify the Superintendent by the first of April the year in which her maternity leave expires of her intention to return in September, apply for an extension, or to retire from the school system. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered as her resignation from the school system. Upon return from such leave, the teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied at the beginning of the leave as is then available. e. A teacher granted maternity leave shall not receive credit on the salary schedule or credit toward tenure for that year unless the number of days she has taught shall total at least ninety (90). Except as set forth herein, such leave of absence shall not count toward tenure. f. In the event the child does not live, the teacher may make written applications for reinstatement, accompanied by a physician’s statement of good health. Such reinstatement may be granted by the School Committee, in case of an acceptable vacancy, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the approval of the School Committee.

Childrearing Leave. Upon request, the Board shall provide a male or female Management Team Member who is a natural or adopting parent, an unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of raising his or her infant. Such leave shall remain in effect at least until the end of the semester following the birth or adoption of the child and no longer than the end of the second semester following the birth or adoption of the child. A Management Team Member shall notify the Board that he/she intends to take such leave at least four (4) weeks prior to the anticipated date on which the leave is to commence. A Management Team Member on childrearing leave shall be entitled to all the benefits accorded and obligated by all duties imposed under paragraph 13 of this Article entitled “Miscellaneous.”

Childrearing Leave. Any teacher will be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) school year for purposes of childrearing. Teachers on "childrearing leave" will return on the first day of school unless other arrangements have been agreed to by the Superintendent-Director. This provision shall apply to both natural and adoptive parents.

Childrearing Leave. In the event a natural or adoptive parent desires a leave of absence without pay for preparation for the birth of a child or for continued child care, the employee may apply for a leave by submitting a written request to the Superintendent. The leave shall be considered as unrelated to the possible disability of the employee. Leave for this purpose may be granted by the District.

Childrearing Leave. If requested by the bargaining unit member, the Board will grant a leave of absence, without pay, for the purpose of rearing a newly-born child or a newly adopted child whose age is one (1) year or less at the time of the commencement of the leave of absence. a. A bargaining unit member who wishes to take leave under this policy shall make application in writing to the Board of Education at least forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of said leave. In the case of an emergency or unexpected illness, the forty- five (45) days notification requirement may be waived. b. Leave under this policy may be granted for a period of up to two (2) years plus the remaining portion of the school year in which the leave commences. c. Leave under this section shall expire on June 30 of the applicable school year unless the bargaining unit member gives notice by April 15 of his intent to: 1) extend the leave for an additional year (if eligible), or 2) return to active employment of the ensuring school year.

Childrearing Leave. It is agreed that the district shall grant childrearing leave to all employees who qualify under the following provisions: A. Except in cases of emergency, childrearing leave must be requested in writing by the applicant at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date the leave is to commence. B. All personal benefits accrued, including seniority, will be retained during childrearing leave, unless the person concerned does not renew her employment as required below. Upon return from childrearing leave, the leave recipient shall be placed in the same position on the salary schedule as she would have been had her employment in the district been continuous during the period represented by the leave. C. Childrearing leave will be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The request for such a leave must include the length of time desired. Leave time granted will be determined by the School Board upon recommendation of the principal through the superintendent. However, this period may be extended at the sole discretion of the School Board, upon receiving written request by the leave recipient’s physician, or to preserve continuity of instruction by having the leave recipient renew her employment at the commencement of a school semester or quarter. An employee must notify the superintendent through the principal of her intent to return or not return by March 15, preceding the beginning of the school year. D. The district will have discharged its entire responsibility under this policy by offering reemployment to the leave recipient within the time limits established in

Childrearing Leave. 5.1 An employee may request and, subject to Board approval, be granted an unpaid childrearing leave not to exceed twenty-four months. Childrearing leave may be requested for either an adopted or biological child.

Childrearing Leave. ‌ a. Timely with the birth or adoption of a child or upon the completion of a childbearing or adoption leave and at the sole option of the teacher, the Superintendent shall grant a non-paid leave of absence to said teacher for a duration not in excess of the remainder of the current school year except that in the case of a teacher whose initial eight (8) week leave commences on or after February 1 of a school year, the Superintendent shall grant a non-paid leave of absence to said teacher for a duration not in excess of the school year next following the school year in which the leave commences. b. Teachers on unpaid leaves of absence may continue group insurance coverage as provided by the Committee to members of this bargaining unit by paying the full premium cost.

Childrearing Leave. Childrearing leave of one (l) year may be granted for the purpose of caring for minor members within the unit member’s household. A second year extension may be requested if made prior to February l5th of the child- rearing year. Use of this leave shall include care for a unit member’s natural children, adopted children, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ children, and guardianship. The unit member shall request such leave of the Superintendent at least sixty (60) days prior to the estimated day of the leave’s commencement. If the leave is granted, the unit member shall give the Superintendent thirty (30) days written notice of the date on which the leave will begin.