Common use of Emergency Absence Clause in Contracts

Emergency Absence. At times it may be necessary for a bargaining unit member to request time off in order to take care of personal affairs that cannot be postponed. Such absences involve emergencies, business or family affairs, health needs, or crises. A request shall be made, in writing, stating the reason for such request and length of time required. It is to be submitted to the staff member’s immediate supervisor as early as possible prior to the time the absence is requested. For bargaining unit members working in local districts, a phone call to the supervisor will suffice with the request form submitted as soon as possible thereafter. 1. These absences shall not exceed two (2) hours in length and may not be used in conjunction with any other type of absence. 2. Emergency absences shall not be deducted from allowances made for other forms of absence. 3. Emergency absences shall not exceed a maximum of four (4) two hour periods per school year. 4. Only one (1) such request may be used on any one (1) day. 5. Final approval, or disapproval, shall rest entirely with the immediate supervisor. 6. As much as possible, these absences will be scheduled during the bargaining unit member’s planning period.

Emergency Absence. At times it may be necessary for a bargaining unit member to request time off in order to take care of personal affairs that cannot be postponed. Such absences involve emergencies, business or family affairs, health needs, or crises. A request shall be made, in writing, stating the reason for such request and length of time required. It is to be submitted to the staff member’s immediate supervisor as early as possible prior to the time the absence is requested. For bargaining unit members working in local districts, a phone call to the supervisor will suffice with the request form submitted as soon as possible thereafter. 1. These absences may be taken in one (1) hour increments, but shall not exceed two three (23) hours in length and may not be used in conjunction with any other type of absence. 2. Emergency absences shall not be deducted from allowances made for other forms of absence. 3. Emergency absences shall not exceed a maximum of four twelve (412) two hour periods hours per school year. 4. Only one (1) such request may be used on any one (1) day. 5. Final approval, or disapproval, shall rest entirely with the immediate supervisor. 6. As much as possible, these absences will be scheduled during the bargaining unit member’s planning period.