Common use of Emergency Donor Leave Clause in Contracts

Emergency Donor Leave. The Board may grant to a teacher a paid leave for the time necessary for the teacher to serve as an emergency life-saving blood, bone marrow or organ donor. The leave of absence may not exceed: Two working days in a school year to serve as a blood donor; Five working days in a school year to serve as a bone marrow donor; or Thirty working days in a school year to serve as an organ donor. This type of leave is provided in addition to other leave benefits, does not count toward the twelve-week period of the Family Medical Leave Act provision, requires medical certification prior to approval of the leave, and guarantees the teacher’s position will be available upon return. Other emergency life-saving leave requests not specifically defined previously may arise. In such situations, the teacher shall submit a written request to the superintendent explaining the specific situation along with the required medical certification. The Board may grant to the teacher a paid leave for the time necessary for the teacher to serve as an emergency life-saving donor in such situations. The superintendent has the authority to approve additional days with compensation for a previously approved emergency donor leave if necessary in his/her judgment. The determination of the superintendent is final and not subject to any grievance.