Unpaid leave may be used to excuse an involuntary absence not provided for in this or other leave policies of the board. Unpaid leave for classified employees must be authorized by the superintendent. All paid leave must be exhausted before unpaid leave will be granted.
The superintendent will have complete discretion to grant or deny the requested unpaid leave. In making this determination, the superintendent will consider the effect of the employee's absence on the education program and school district operations, length of service, previous record of absence, the financial condition of the school district, the reason for the requested absence and other factors the superintendent believes are relevant to making this determination.
If unpaid leave is granted, the duration of the leave period will be coordinated with the scheduling of the education program whenever possible to minimize the disruption of the education program and school district operations.
Whenever possible, classified employees will make a written request for unpaid leave ten (10) days prior to the beginning date of the requested leave.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.8 (2013)
Cross Reference: 414 Classified Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence
Approved: Feb. 11, 1985, June 17, 2013, February 28, 2019
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Apr. 22, 2013, Jan. 21, 2019
Revised: Feb. 10, 1997, Apr. 22, 2013, Jan. 21, 2019
