Unpaid leave may be used to excuse an involuntary absence not provided for in other leave policies. Unpaid leave for support personnel must be authorized by the superintendent/designee. Whenever possible, support personnel shall make a written request for unpaid leave ten (10) days prior to the beginning date of the requested leave. If the leave is granted, the deduction in salary shall be made unless they are waived specifically by the superintendent/designee.
The superintendent/designee shall have complete discretion to grant or deny the requested unpaid leave. In making this determination, the superintendent/designee shall consider the effect of the employee’s absence on the educational program and school district operations, their length of service, previous record of absence, the reason for the requested absence and any other factors the superintendent/designee believes are relevant in making this determination.
If unpaid leave is granted, the duration of the leave period shall be coordinated with the scheduling of the educational program whenever possible, to minimize the disruption of the educational program and school district operations.
Legal Reference: 26 U.S.C. §162
Iowa Code §§20.9, 279.8 (1991)
Cross Reference: 409.11 Licensed Personnel Unpaid Leave
414 Support Personnel Vacations and Leaves of Absence
Approved: 3-31-92
Reviewed: 2-13-23
Revised: 8-14-95
