Maternity and Paternity Leave. 1. A request for maternity or paternity leave shall be made to the Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the leave is to begin except in the case of an emergency. Said request shall include with such notice a physician's statement certifying pregnancy. Any educator may continue in active employment as late into pregnancy as desired provided the educator is able to properly perform required functions. All or any portion of a leave taken by an educator because of a medical disability connected with or resulting from pregnancy may, at the educator's option, be charged to available sick leave.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
