5406 Leave Sharing
LEAVE SHARING
Shared Leave Program
The district shall establish and administer a leave sharing program through which eligible employees may donate excess leave for use by an eligible recipient
- who is suffering from, or has a relative or household member suffering from, an extraordinary or severe illness, injury, impairment or physical or mental condition;
- who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
- who is sick or temporarily disabled because of pregnancy disability;
- who is on parental leave; or
- who has been called to service in the uniformed services.
The program is intended to extend leave benefits to an employee who otherwise would have to take leave without pay or terminate employment with the district.
The Superintendent or his/her designee is directed to develop procedures for administering a shared leave program in a manner consistent with state law and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Cross References:
- 5021 – Conflicts Between Policy and Bargaining Agreements
Legal References:
- RCW 28A.400.380 Leave sharing program
- RCW 41.04.650-665 Leave sharing program-Intent
- WAC 392-126-004-104 Finance – Shared Leave
Management Resources
- 2018 – May Policy Issue
- 2010 – October Issue
- Policy News, October 2004 Revisions to the State Leave Sharing Program
- Policy News, August 1999 Staff may share personal holiday
Adoption Date: 6.18.96
Stanwood-Camano School District
Revised 6.17.03; 02.21.06; 08.03.21