Licensed employees shall be granted ten (10) days of sick leave in their first (1st) year of employment. Each year thereafter, one (1) additional day of sick leave will be granted to the employees up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days. “Day” is defined as one (1) work day regardless of full-time or part-time status of the employee. A new employee will report for work at least one (1) 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 from year to year up to a maximum of 120 days for licensed employees.
Should the personal illness occur after or extend beyond the sick leave accumulated allowance, the employee may apply for disability benefits under the group insurance plan. If the employee does not qualify for disability benefits, the employee may request a leave of absence without pay.
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 (3) consecutive days, the employee will comply with the board policy regarding family and medical leave.
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. Sch. Dist., 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
Approved: 3-31-92
Reviewed: 12-12-22
Revised: 2-12-18
