Leaves of Absence

Administrative and Certified Employees

The District has outlined the leave policies for administrative and certified employees in the Negotiated Agreement, ARTICLE IX - LEAVES.


Classified Employees

The District has outlined the leave policies for classified employees in the Classified Employee Handbook, 6.3.7 LEAVES OF ABSENCE.


Requesting a Leave of Absence

If an employee is absent for 10 or more work days for the same reason, they are required to apply for a leave of absence. Please see the applicable policies in the Negotiated Agreement and/or Employee Handbooks. 

Leave of Absence Request Form

Leave of Absence Supporting Forms

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA is intended to allow employees to balance their work and family life by taking reasonable unpaid leave for medical reasons, for the birth or adoption of a child, for the care of a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition, for the care of a covered service member with a serious injury or illness, or because of a qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a military member on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status. For more information regarding FMLA, please visit the FMLA page.


Helpful Videos

This video contains important information regarding taking a leave of absence for the birth or adoption of a child, and enrolling your child in benefits.