Collective Bargaining Agreement - Hopewell Valley Regional ...

. Cumulative
A teacher contracted for 185 days can request three days leave for a reason other than
those listed above, or without reason and this request should be submitted through the
principal to the Superintendent three school days prior to the date requested.
However, one such day may be requested in stated emergency circumstances with
shorter notice. No more than 5% of the eligible employees shall be approved for such
leave on any given day. These days shall not be granted immediately before or
immediately after a long weekend, holiday or vacation unless the days are being used
for religious observance. If unused, these days shall accumulate as sick leave at the
end of the school year.
B. Personal Leave Without Pay
The Board may in its discretion grant an extended leave of absence for personal reasons. The
Board shall determine the number of employees who may be granted an extended leave at the
same time, and may at its sole discretion suspend the leave program in its entirety. If granted,
such leave shall be without compensation and without benefits, except that the employee may
continue health insurance coverage at his/her sole expense as may be required or permitted
under COBRA. Such leave in all cases shall be conditioned upon an agreement by the employee
to return to work on a specified date. An extended leave of absence for personal reasons may
be authorized only upon written application of the employee, the affirmative recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools and approval of the Board of Education.
1. Extended personal leave may be granted for 24 months or less, and its duration shall be
determined solely by the convenience of the district in conducting its educational
programs in an orderly way.
2. The district may require a medical examination upon the return of the employee from
extended personal leave at it sole discretion and expense. If the employee chooses to
submit the report of an examining physician of his/her choice, the employee will pay the
expense of such examination. The district may nonetheless require an additional
examination by a physician of its choosing.
3. Subject to the requirements of law, the period of an extended personal leave without pay
shall not be counted as a period of service for the purpose of determining longevity or
seniority.
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