Rearing Leave. A. Child rearing leave shall be given in accordance with FMLA. If the Board grants leave beyond what is required by FMLA, not more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members at any given time during the term of this contract shall be entitled to an unpaid leave of absence for child-rearing purposes for either one-half (1/2) or all of a given school year or, in cases of leaves which commence half way through a school year, for two (2) consecutive half (1/2) years, subject to full compliance with all the following terms and conditions:
Rearing Leave. The Board shall grant a professional staff member’s request for a non-paid, child-rearing leave, not to exceed the balance of the school year plus one additional school year (but in no event shall such leave exceed 3 semesters), provided the request complies with this policy. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a professional staff member from using paid sick days as provided in this policy. A teacher must request, if possible, a child-rearing leave by notifying the Superintendent in writing no later than 90 days before the requested leave’s beginning date. The request should include the proposed leave dates. The leave shall end before a new school year begins or before the first day of school after winter recess. Subject to the insurance carrier’s approval, the teacher may maintain insurance benefits at his or her own expense during a child-rearing leave. A professional staff member desiring to return before the leave’s expiration will be assigned to an available vacancy for which the teacher is qualified, subject to scheduling efficiency and instruction continuity. Leaves for Service in the Military Leaves for service in the U.S. Armed Services or any of its reserve components and the National Guard, as well as re-employment rights, will be granted in accordance with State and federal law. A professional staff member hired to replace one in military service does not acquire tenure. General Assembly Leave Leaves for service in the General Assembly, as well as re-employment rights, will be granted in accordance with State and federal law. A professional staff member hired to replace one in the General Assembly does not acquire tenure.
Rearing Leave. In addition to temporary disability leave, a 6 teacher, at her option, shall be granted a leave of absence without pay, not to 7 exceed six semesters, commencing at any time during pregnancy.
Rearing Leave. Please refer to the following current agreement: “Professional Agreement between the Flossmoor Education Association and the Board of Education, School District 161.” The Board shall grant a professional staff member’s request for a non-paid, child-rearing leave, not to exceed the balance of the school year plus one additional school year (but in no event shall such leave exceed three semesters), provided the request complies with this policy. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a professional staff member from using paid sick days as provided in this policy. A teacher should request, if possible, a child-rearing leave by notifying the Superintendent in writing no later than 90 days before the requested leave’s beginning date. The request should include the school after winter recess. Subject to the insurance carrier’s approval, the teacher may maintain insurance benefits at his or her own expense during a child-rearing leave. A professional staff member desiring to return before the leave’s expiration will be assigned to an available vacancy for which the teacher is qualified, subject to scheduling efficiency and instruction continuity. Leaves for Service in the Military Leaves for service in the U.S. Armed Services or any of its reserve components and the National Guard, as well as re-employment rights, will be granted in accordance with State and federal law. A professional staff member hired to replace one in military service does not acquire tenure. General Assembly Leave Leaves for service in the General Assembly, as well as re-employment rights, will be granted in accordance with State and federal law. A professional staff member hired to replace one in the General Assembly does not acquire tenure.
Rearing Leave. Any full-time, non-probationary employee may be entitled to maternity/child rearing leave without pay or other benefits subject to the general conditions of 2 below. The employee and the Superintendent or designee shall determine the effective dates of the leave. An employee not eligible for or not desiring maternity leave may utilize accumulated sick leave during any period of medical disability related to her pregnancy and/or to the delivery of the child. If such employee shall have exhausted accumulated sick leave, she may be granted a leave of absence without pay or other benefits during such period of disability subject to Section B below.
Rearing Leave. (A)A teacher may apply to the Superintendent for a leave of absence without pay for child rearing purposes.
Rearing Leave. In conjunction with a birth or adoption, a unit member will be entitled to an unpaid leave of absence for up to one (1) year.
Rearing Leave. Maternity/paternity/child rearing leave shall be granted without pay to tenured teachers who apply therefore in full compliance with the following:
