For APA unit members, librarians and excluded administrators, procedures for reporting absences vary somewhat from one division to another. All administrators are expected to notify their own departments at the beginning of each unanticipated day of absence and to follow any other procedure that may have been established by their respective supervisors. All absences, whether for a full day or part of a day, must be reported in a timely manner. Other requirements for reporting absences are set forth in the collective bargaining agreement or Board handbook for each employee group. Sick Leave Banks APA and MSCA unit employees may join a sick leave bank, as described in their respective collective bargaining agreements.
Membership requires the contribution of one or more days of sick leave.
Employees who are members of a sick leave bank may draw upon the bank after they have utilized all available leave and have been off the payroll for a specified number of days. Employees who are hired after the beginning of the calendar year are credited with a pro-rated number of days. Personal days may be used for any purpose and employees are asked to give at least 24 hours notice before taking a personal day except in emergency situations. If the need for personal leave is known in advance, a leave request form must be submitted. They may not be carried over to the next calendar year.