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MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES

RELEASE FOR RELIGIOUS OR PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCES

An employee requesting leave time for religious or patriotic observances may apply, in writing, to his/her principal or Department Head for review.  If approved by the principal or Department Head, the request shall be forwarded to the Superintendent for consideration.  If approved by the Superintendent, notification of such approval shall be sent to the Department of Human Resources.

Approved days shall be deducted from the employee’s accumulated sick leave account. In the event that said employee has exhausted his/her available sick leave time, he/she may use available annual leave or apply for a leave of absence without pay.  

The employee’s request shall be denied if it is determined that his/her absence would adversely affect School Board operations or place an undue burden on other School Board employees.

Ref:     La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81

Orleans Parish School Board