- a. A Teacher who
is the parent of a newly adopted or foster child shall be granted,
upon his or her request, a leave of absence without pay for a
period of up to twelve (12) weeks (see family leave) or the remainder
of the school year. The Teacher going on adoption leave after
November 1st may be granted a leave for the remainder of the
school year plus one (1) additional school year. The Teacher
requesting the leave will inform the District of the pending
adoption as far in advance as possible. A Teacher who requests
an adoption leave may carry over his/her three (3) personal days
for one year (maximum of six (6) days total) to use for paid
absences related to an actual adoption. Such requests must be
made by a Teacher in writing and forwarded to the personnel office
prior to July 1st. The days will convert to sick days if unused.
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- b. The beginning
date of the leave will coincide with the arrival of the adopted
child.
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