Sterling School CUSD #5 5.250
Personnel
Professional Personnel - Leave of Absence
Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Unpaid Leave of Absence,
Maternity/Child-Rearing/Adoption Leave, Disability Leave, Exchange Teacher
Leave, Sabbatical Leave, Educational Organization Leave, Public Service Leave,
General Leave-
Please refer to the "Agreement Between the Board of Education Community
Unit School District No. 5 and the Sterling Education Association."
Leaves For Service in the Military
Leaves for service in the U.S. Armed Services or any of its reserve components
and the National Guard, as well as re-employment rights, will be granted in
accordance with State and Federal Law. A professional staff member hired
to replace one in military service does not acquire contractual continued
service under this policy.
General Assembly
Leaves for service in the General Assembly, as well
as re-employment rights, will be granted in accordance with State and Federal
Law. A professional staff member hired
to replace one in the General Assembly does not acquire contractual continued
service under this policy.
Leave for Employment in
Department of Defense
The School Board may grant teachers a leave of
absence to accept employment in a Department of Defense overseas school.
School Visitation Leave
An eligible teacher is entitled to 8 hours during any school year, no more than
4 hours of which may be taken on any given day, to attend school conferences or
classroom activities related to the teacher's child, if the conference or
activity cannot be scheduled during non-work hours. Teachers must first use all
accrued vacation leave, personal leave, compensatory leave, and any other leave
that may be granted to the teacher, except sick and disability leave.
The Superintendent or a designee shall develop administrative procedures
implementing this policy consistent with the School Visitation Rights Act.
Leave for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
Leaves for victims of
domestic or sexual violence, will be granted in accordance with State and
Federal law.
Other Leaves
Upon request, the School Board will grant other leaves as required and in
accordance with School Code.
LEGAL REF.: 20
ILCS 1805/30.1 et seq.
105 ILCS
5/24-6, 5/24-6.1, 5/24-6.2, 5/24-6.3, 5/24-13, and 5/24-13.1.
820 ILCS 147/1 et seq.
820 ILCS 147/15
Victims’ Economic Security
and Safety Act
CROSS REF.: 5.180, 5.185,
5.330
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Revised:
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