| Southern Local School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
4431 - UNCOMPENSATED LEAVE
The Board of Education recognizes that in certain instances classified employees may wish extended leave for personal reasons and that the District could benefit from the return of said employee. For that purpose, the Board will promulgate policy for the award of uncompensated leaves of absence for reasons other than those specified by statute.
The Board reserves the right to specify the conditions under which uncompensated leave may be taken within the terms of a valid agreement currently in force with a recognized bargaining unit.
| A. | Purpose | |
| Uncompensated leave may be taken for the purpose of restoration of health. | ||
| B. | Eligibility | |
| Uncompensated leave may be granted to any employee. | ||
| C. | Application | |
| Request for uncompensated leave shall be made to the Superintendent at least two (2) weeks in advance of the desired start date. | ||
| Special consideration will be given to emergencies. | ||
| All applications may be subject to final approval by the Board. | ||
| D. | Period of Leave | |
| An uncompensated leave may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) month. | ||
| Extensions for one (1) month may be considered upon proper application as per C., above. | ||
| E. | Commitment of Employee | |
| The employee granted an uncompensated leave shall inform the Board within five (5) days of the scheduled return date as to his/her intentions. | ||
| If said notification is not received, proper action may be taken to terminate employment. | ||
| F. | Commitment of Employer | |
| While on uncompensated leave, an employee shall be entitled to insurance benefits provided to his/her peers if s/he pays the premiums therefor. |