Continuing Contract Members Sample Clauses

Continuing Contract Members. After the completion of any leave under preceding paragraphs 1. and 2., a bargaining unit member with continuing contract status is entitled to unpaid child rearing leave after the child's birth or the placement with the member of a child for adoption provided that: 1. The member provides written notification to the Superintendent/designee at least forty five (45) calendar days before the child's expected date of delivery or the anticipated placement with the member of a child for adoption. 2. The notification contains the duration of this leave with said leave terminating at the end of the first semester or school year, Special or unforeseen circumstances with a physician's certification may justify an exception to this requirement. 3. On one (1) occasion during the member's employment with the District, the Unpaid Child Rearing Leave may be greater than one (1) year but not more than two (2) full school years. 4. If a member gives birth or adopts another child while on an unpaid child rearing leave under this Section, the member may apply for additional leave in accordance with the terms of this Section 5. If a member, while on leave, has elected not to return to work, the member shall notify the Superintendent/designee no later than ninety