Code No. 409.10
LICENSED EMPLOYEE EXTENDED ILLNESS LEAVE
Licensed employees advised of a health condition, which may require absence for more than five days shall inform their supervisor as soon as possible so arrangements can be made for an effective transition of responsibilities to a substitute. "Day" is defined as one workday regardless of full-time or part-time status of an employee.
Evidence may be required about the mental or physical status of the licensed employee to confirm the need for an extended illness leave of absence, the employee's illness, and the ability of the employee to continue work until the beginning date of the extended illness leave.
An employee on extended illness leave shall 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. The school district may require additional statements from the licensed employee's physician or other evidence.
Pay provisions for extended illness leave will be coordinated with sick leave. Should personal illness occur after or extend beyond the sick leave accumulated, 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.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 20; 85.33, .34, .38(3); 279.40 (2013).
Approved 9-13-93 Reviewed 11-21-16 Revised 9-16-2019