Unpaid family and medical leave will be granted up to 12 weeks per year to assist staff members in balancing family and work life. For purposes of this policy, year is defined as fiscal year. Requests for family and medical leave shall be made to the Superintendent.
Staff members may be allowed to substitute paid leave for unpaid family and medical leave by meeting the requirements set out in the family and medical leave administrative rules. Staff members eligible for family and medical leave must comply with the family and medical leave administrative rules prior to starting family and medical leave.
Approved: March 2007
Reviewed: February 2022