Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave (Policy 407. 65) A professional employee who needs leave of absence associated with events of domestic violence or sexual violence shall confidentially and privately work with their building administrator to ascertain what leave the employee has available that can be utilized by the employee to address the circumstances surrounding events of domestic or sexual violence, including but not limited to the need to obtain legal assistance, public agency assistance, medical or mental health services, etc. When a professional employee has no accumulated sick or Personal leave available to them and has a need for Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave, the professional employee may be granted up to ten (10) days of unpaid leave. Once the District has made this determination, the building administrator will notify the employee of the number of unpaid leave days the District has granted to the employee. Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave may be used intermittently by the professional employee. The professional employee should be prepared to provide documentation substantiating the employee's need for Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave to the building administrator. Such documentation shall remain confidential and shall not be considered as part of the employee's personnel file. The professional employee must provide the building administrator with at least 48 hours advance notice of the employee's need to take Leave, unless providing such notice is not practicable. During the period of leave, the professional employee shall maintain regular contact with the building administrator with regard to the employee's return to work.
