Regular attendance is essential in providing District students with a high quality of instruction. Eligible certificated staff (one to five years = 11 days); (six to ten years = 13 days); (eleven or more years = 15 days) of sick leave per school year cumulative to 90 days. Eligible support employees (one to five years = 11 days); (six to ten years = 13 days); (eleven or more years = 15 days) of sick leave per year cumulative to 90 days.

When employees are absent more than five (5) days in any semester or more than ten (10) days per school year, their absence is considered excessive. The Superintendent/designee will review each incident of excessive absence and may require the employee to provide medical documentation or may consider disciplinary actions up to and including termination.