Leave Pool. In the event a Professional Employee or the Professional Employee’s spouse/partner, child or stepchild is placed in a catastrophic medical situation as documented by a qualified and licensed physician (specialist, not the general practice physician), the Catastrophic Leave Pool may be activated. All other leaves, including the Illness Leave Pool, must be exhausted prior to activation of the Catastrophic Leave Pool. A Professional Employee may contribute a minimum of one contract day to the Catastrophic Leave Pool. A Professional Employee wanting to access this pool may receive a career maximum total days from both pools not to exceed the number of days in an annual contract. The activation and access to the Catastrophic Leave Pool must be approved by the administration and the LEA President or their designee. Documentation from a medical professional will be required. The district may require a second opinion from a medical professional of the district’s choice. If a Professional Employee’s spouse/partner, child or stepchild is ill, the documentation must show the Professional Employee’s presence is a medical necessity. Each Professional Employee who wishes to offer a contribution to the Catastrophic Leave Pool will complete a form for that purpose. (Appendix I)
Leave Pool. A joint leave pool will be established by the members of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 10 and Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors bargaining units, such leave pool to be available for use by members of both bargaining units, subject to the following provisions:
Leave Pool. In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, the County may establish and administer a catastrophic leave pool program. 280 Family Medical Care Leave
