Compensatory. An employee who is unable to work and who furnishes satisfactory evidence thereof may be granted a medical leave of absence without pay covering the period of such illness. During said leave, the employee shall accrue his/her seniority. Hospital and group life insurance premiums shall continue to be paid by the Board of Education to cover the extended illness of an employee for a period not to exceed one (1) year, but the employee will not accrue sick leave days or holiday benefits. Return from the stated leave shall be conditioned upon medical proof of fitness and ability to perform all necessary duties and functions of the job assignment. Before returning to work after an operation, injury, or serious illness, an employee shall present to the central office a statement from the doctor indicating that the employee has satisfactorily recovered and is able to return to work with or without restrictions. An employee unable to return to their assigned position at the conclusion of 365 calendar days shall be terminated from employment, without cause.
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