Licensed personnel advised of a health condition which may require absence of more than five (5) days, with “day” being defined as one (1) work day regardless of full-time or part-time status of an employee, shall inform their supervisor as soon as possible so arrangements can be made for an effective transition of responsibilities to a substitute.
Evidence may be required about the mental or physical status of the licensed employee to confirm the need for an illness leave of absence, the employee’s illness, and the ability of the employee to continue to work until the beginning date of the extended illness leave.
An employee on extended illness leave should report for work as soon as the individual is capable of performing work. Upon returning to work, the employee must present medical evidence that the employee is physically capable of returning to and performing the duties required at work.
Pay provisions for extended illness leave will be coordinated with sick leave. If the illness extends beyond the employee’s accumulated sick leave, the employee may request a leave of absence without pay, and possibly, apply for long-term disability benefits. At any time the school district may require additional statements from the licensed employee’s physician or other evidence as may be requested by the school district. It will be within the discretion of the board or superintendent to determine the type and amount of evidence necessary.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code Chapter 20, §§85.33, .34, .38(3), 279.40 (1991)
Cross Reference: 409.3 Licensed Personnel Family Illness Leave
409.4 Licensed Personnel Illness/Disability Leave
Approved: 3-31-92
Reviewed: 12-12-22
Revised:
