UNAUTHORIZED LEAVE

1.      Definition – Unauthorized leave is defined as non-performance of duties and responsibilities as defined by their supervisor, policies of the Board and administrative regulations of this 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, or non-attendance at required meetings.

2.      Disciplinary Action – Unauthorized leave shall constitute a break of contract and, therefore, any result in the initiation of dismissal procedures, loss of salary or such disciplinary action as may be deemed appropriate.

3.      Verification of Absence – The Superintendent or the supervisor of the employee may require physician's or other verification as to an employee’s claimed reason 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 days of the absence.

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adoption Date:  10/13/99