The Board of Education shall provide for leaves of absence, in accordance with law and the policies of this Board, for any employee of this District not otherwise covered by the terms of a negotiated agreement whose absence from duties will be required for a foreseeable event of disability such as childbirth or surgery. Such provisions shall be governed by considerations for the health of employees, the need for continuity in school operations, and the maintenance of a qualified District staff.

The Board reserves the right to specify the point at which such leave shall commence, the length of time for which leave shall continue after the disabling event and the conditions of pay during such leave. The Board shall require disclosure of anticipated disability and the continuing certification of an employee's fitness to perform duties thereafter.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for various leaves of absence.

42 U.S.C. 2000e-2(a)
29 C.F.R. 1604-1 et seq;
R.C. 3319.13, 3319.141, 4112.01

Adopted 3/26/02