Staff Time-Off Guidelines
simplified for quick reference

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Approved - Green

2 weeks notice is given. No other days have been or are planned to be missed on the same day of the week in the 6 weeks before or after. Not part of a regular pattern of absences.

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-Thank you for adhering to staff policy, enjoy your day.

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Conditional - Yellow

Less than 2 weeks notice. The same day has been, or will be missed in a 6 week period before or after.  Staff member's last request was not “yellow” status.

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-This is not ideal, reconsider and only request if necessary

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Extenuating circumstance- Red

Total time is more than business 10 days, is a pattern of regular absences 

 OR last request was "yellow" status

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- Discuss the circumstances with the manager in person. An additional form may be required to document the time off and report to the owner/director for review.

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For some yellow and red absences, additional makeup days and times may be required of the teacher. 

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Frequent "yellow" or multiple "red" absences within a year, without doctor’s note, may jeopardize eligibility for annual raises and employment status. 

 

48 hours in advance of any time off - Ask the manager about the status of substitutes and email lesson notes/plans required.

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