Slide 1

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 2

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 3

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 4

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 5

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 6

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 7

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 8

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 9

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.


Slide 10

Employee Leave Policy
GBC
Academy School District 20

Updated
07/31/2012 HR

Paid Staff Leave
An Employee Benefit…
Allows an individual to
be absent from work for
certain reasons and still
be paid.

Paid Staff Leave
Staff leave is salary
protection for you when
you need to be gone from
work for certain reasons.
It is not for vacation or
recreation – related
activities.

Paid Staff Leave
Examples of Appropriate Use of Paid Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Paid Staff Leave














Personal or family illness
Medical appointments
Death of family member or friend
Accompanying a dependent to college registration/orientation
Family member graduation
Wedding or special anniversary of family member
Receipt of special awards or honors by self or family member
Personal business (banking, attorney, home closing) that
cannot be taken care of before or after working hours
House emergencies
Observance of religious holidays
Subpoenaed court appearances for non-district related events
Attending a dependent’s school conference

Unpaid Leave
Examples of Inappropriate Use of Staff Leave
The list is not all inclusive.
Unpaid Leave
 Vacation
 Skiing or other recreation activities
 Working at another job or activity, paid or
unpaid
 Hunting/fishing
 Job interviews out of district
 House hunting
 Helping someone move

Staff Leave
What is the reporting procedure?






Inform your principal/supervisor as
early as possible prior to the
absence.
Follow any school/department
procedure for notification of
absences.
Access SmartFind Express to report
your absence and, if applicable, to
obtain a guest teacher.

Staff Leave
This is a benefit and we
trust that employees
will use staff leave
appropriately.

Staff Leave
Principals and Supervisors
may question an
employee about the
propriety of the use of
staff leave in order to
confirm that the leave
follows policy guidelines.

Staff Leave
If you are unsure about the
use of staff leave…
Ask your principal or
supervisor prior to taking
the leave…
If your principal or supervisor
does not know for sure, he
or she will contact Human
Resources.

Staff Leave
It is your responsibility, as
an employee, to ensure
that staff leave days are
used appropriately.