4161.01 - EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE

Liberty-Benton Local School District

Bylaws & Policies

4161.01 - EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE
DEFINITIONS

	A.	Absence – For the purpose of this policy, is defined as any period of time away from work that will require a leave form to account for the time.
	B.	Excused Absence – For the purpose of this policy, an excused absence is defined as any period of time absent from work for which the employee provided documentation justifying the absence or had received prior authorization.
	C.	Unexcused Absence – For the purpose of this policy, an unexcused absence is defined as any period of time absent from work for which the employee did not provide documentation justifying the absence or obtain prior authorization (i.e. a physician statement, prior supervisor approval).
	D.	Incident – For the purpose of this policy, an incident is defined as one (1) or more consecutive days of absence.
	E.	Excessive Absenteeism – For the purposes of this policy, is defined as two (2) or more incidents of unexcused absence in any one (1) calendar month.

Good attendance is a critical element to the effectiveness of Board programs and services. Regular attendance of all staff is vital to the effectiveness of the agency. Direct service and support services are most effective when performed with the continuity provided by regular employees vs. substitutes. The Board maintains that tardiness and absenteeism negatively affects the quality of services and inhibits staff morale.

Adopted 7/10/03