These codes are issued to all authorized personnel at each location. If a change is to be made, either by new or terminating employees, information should be sent to Employee Benefits Office immediately for security purposes. An Emergency Call List for each location is also maintained and updated on an ongoing basis. The purpose of the Sick Leave Bank is to provide its members an emergency pool of sick leave days. The bank is administered by the Alachua County School Board composed of teachers, administrators, and career service personnel.
Enrollment is voluntary.
Withdrawal of days from the Sick Leave Bank is accomplished by completing an application to the Sick Leave Bank Committee, including supporting documentation from a personal physician stating nature of illness or injury and prognosis. Workers' Compensation Workers' Compensation provides protection for Board employees who are injured while performing work-related tasks. It provides coverage as prescribed under State of Florida Workers' Compensation law for injuries or death to employees arising from employment, including occupational diseases. For medical treatment, employees must use one of the approved treatment centers.