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 Supporting Forms
Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition
Certification of Qualifying Exigency For Military Family Leave
Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Service Member - for Military Family Leave
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.