Extended Leave Without Pay. Extended leaves, up to ninety (90) school days without pay, may be granted by the Board for the following reasons: 1. For work on an advanced degree; 2. For medical reasons, e.g. recovery from a heart attack; 3. To care for a member of the immediate family who has a serious illness; 4. To care for a newborn baby. While on extended leave an employee shall not be entitled to any employee benefits and shall not be given credit for vertical advancement on the salary schedule. The employee shall have the opportunity to continue participation in the health insurance program at the employee's own expense by notifying the superintendent in writing of his/her intention and making remittances for premiums when due. The employee shall retain accumulated sick leave, seniority, and placement on the salary schedule upon return to work. When appropriate, health insurance coverage will continue to be paid by the district according to the FMLA law.
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Sources: Negotiated Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement