Policy 4640

Compensation

Absences from Work

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board
Last Revision
Original publish date: 04/14/2009
Related policies & regulations:  
Legal references:  29 U.S.C.S. §§ 2601-2654 – Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), as Amended

 

Regular attendance is an essential function of every position in Lincoln Public Schools.  Employees are expected to be at work on a regular basis. However, there are legitimate reasons for being absent from work and several types of leaves are provided to employees to accommodate these needs.  Employees are expected to be at work or use appropriate leave.

 

Leaves will be provided in accordance with state and federal laws and agreements with employee groups.

 

Employees are required to utilize the appropriate notification and approval procedures for all leaves.

 

In the case of a communicable disease outbreak, other public health emergency or any situation in which one or more schools must be closed, the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources will determine what applicable paid leaves, if any, may be utilized by staff.

 

Any eligible employee who needs to be absent from work, has exhausted all applicable paid leave and any applicable FMLA leave, and wishes to remain an employee of the District must request a leave of absence.  Human Resources reviews the request and forwards those recommended for approval to the Lincoln Board of Education.  A leave of absence is defined as a Board-approved absence from work without pay.