STAFF PERSONNEL
LICENSED
Series 400
Policy Title: Licensed Employee Personal Illness Leave Code No. 409.2
Licensed employees will be granted ten days of sick leave in their first year of employment. Each year thereafter, one additional day of sick leave will be granted to the licensed employees up to a maximum of fifteen days. "Day" is defined as one work day regardless of full-time or part-time status of the employee. A new employee will report for work at least one full work day prior to receiving sick leave benefits. A returning employee will be granted the appropriate number of days at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Sick leave may be accumulated up to a maximum as specified in the Master Contract Agreement for licensed employees.
Evidence may be required regarding the mental or physical health of the employee when the administration has a concern about the employee's health. Evidence may also be required to confirm the employee's illness, the need for the illness leave, the employee's ability to return to work, and the employee's capability to perform the duties of the employee's position. It is within the discretion of the Board or the Superintendent to determine the type and amount of evidence necessary. When an illness leave will be greater than three consecutive days, the employee will comply with the board policy regarding family and medical leave.
Approved: April 13, 2004
Reviewed: May 14, 2019
Revised: June 13, 2017
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq.; 29 C.F.R. § 825; Iowa Code §§ 20; 85; 216; 279.40; Whitney v. Rural Ind. School District, 232 Iowa 61, 4 N.W.2d 394 (1942).
Cross Reference: 403.2 Employee Injury on the Job; 409.3 Licensed Employee Family and Medical Leave; 409.8 Licensed Employee Unpaid Leave