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LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

The St. Martin Parish School Board may grant leaves of absence without pay for periods not exceeding one (1) year to any regularly employed teacher or other employee, who requests such leave in writing, whenever in the discretion of the Superintendent such leave is in the best interest of the public school system.  The granting of such leaves shall not affect any tenure rights which the applicant may have acquired.

Requests for leave of absence without pay shall be submitted to the Superintendent or his/her designee, in writing, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the effective date of the leave, whenever possible.  The Superintendent shall either approve or deny this request, and the decision of the Superintendent shall be final.

The School Board may reassign an employee taking leave without pay to a teaching, administrative, or similar position within the person's area of certification or job responsibility if a vacancy occurs.  Such reassignment shall be effected in accordance with the School Board's transfer policy and procedures.

Revised:  April 3, 2019

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:81, 17:1186

Board minutes, 4-3-19

St. Martin Parish School Board