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404.12 Unpaid Leaves of Absence

Code No. 404.12

UNPAID LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Unpaid leaves of absence may be granted for absences not otherwise covered by Board policy or by a collective bargaining agreement.  Unpaid leaves of absence must be approved in advance by the Superintendent.  Employees may be asked to give a reason for the requested unpaid leave of absence and restrictions may be imposed on the leave of absence.  The Superintendent has discretion to grant or deny the unpaid leave.  Whenever possible, the employee shall make a written request for unpaid leave at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the beginning of the requested leave of absence.  The employee shall have deducted from his/her salary an amount equal to one day's pay for each day of absence.  For extended unpaid leaves (in excess of ten work days), the District shall not continue fringe benefits, but the employee may continue the fringe benefits for the duration of the leave at his/her own expense.

Date of Last Review:
August 12, 2019

Date of Revision:
September 16, 2013

 

Legal References:

29 U.S.C. 2601 et. seq.; 20.7, 20.9, 279.8, 509; 509A, 509B, Code of Iowa

 

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