3436 - PERSONAL LEAVE

The Board of Education shall pursuant to the provisions of this policy, provide for an employee’s absence for personal necessity when not otherwise covered by the terms of a negotiated agreement.

The Board reserves the right to specify within the limits of law, the manner of proof of personal necessity, the type of situations in which such leave will be permitted and the total number of days which may be used in any school year for personal leave.

Personal leave days may be used for any reason.

Personal leave days are not cumulative.

Requests shall be in writing on a prescribed form as well as a section for making necessary comments.

Request shall be presented to the principal at least two (2) school days in advance, except in the event of an emergency.

Day(s) shall not be used preceding or following student or legal holidays, first or last day of school except under unusual circumstances at the sole discretion of the Superintendent.

Day(s) shall not be used in an unprofessional manner so as to project a poor image of the employee to the schools or communities.