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MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
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Unauthorized Leave
- Definition of unauthorized leave
The Board of Education recognizes that certain absences are justifiable and will provide for
employee absences authorized by law and consistent with contractual agreement.
Unauthorized leave is defined as nonperformance of those duties and responsibilities
assigned by the Morris School District and its representative including all duties and
responsibilities as defined by statute, rules and regulations of the state Board of Education,
policies of the Board of Education and administrative regulations of Morris School District.
Such unauthorized leave may include, but is not limited to, collective refusals to provide
service, unauthorized use of sick leave, unauthorized use of other leave benefits,
nonattendance at required meetings and failure to perform supervisory functions at school-sponsored
activities.
An employee is deemed to be on unauthorized leave at such time and on such occasions as
the employee may absent himself/herself from required duties.
- Disciplinary action
Unauthorized leave shall constitute a breach of contract and, therefore, may result in the
initiation of dismissal procedures, loss of salary or such disciplinary action as may be
deemed appropriate.
Beginning on the first day of unauthorized leave, no warrant shall be drawn in favor of any
employee who has not faithfully performed all duties prescribed.
An employee shall receive as salary only an amount that bears the same ratio to the
established annual salary as the time he/she serves to the required days of service.
- Verification of absence
The Superintendent shall require a physician’s or other verification as to an employee’s
claimed reasons for absence in any situation in which it is believed that no valid grounds exist
for the employee’s claim for absence. Such verification shall be made within five working
days of absence.
Authorized Leaves
Other leaves of absence, not to exceed five days, may be granted, without pay, if the leave is
approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Superintendent shall notify the Board
of Education of all leaves of absence. Absence of more than five days may be granted, with or
without pay, if the leave is authorized or validated by the Board of Education. All absences with
pay are subject to approval by the Board of Education. All requests for leaves, for extensions of
leaves and for renewals of leaves must be made in writing.
Date: April 14, 1986
October 20, 1986, Revised
June 10, 2002, First Reading
July 29, 2002, Approved
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 18A:30-1 et seq. Leaves of absence
Cross References:
4117.51 Withholding increment
4142 Salary check and deductions
4151 Attendance patterns
Key Words
Leaves, Leaves of Absence, Unauthorized Leaves of Absence, Authorized Leaves of Absence
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