START HERE: Leave of Absence Request Form

A request for leave of absence must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. The 14-day notification may be waived in an emergency situation. The employee must submit completed and authorized documentation prior to the commencement of the leave.

• Leave of Absence is defined as 5 - 6 consecutive days of absence, depending on your position. 

• Intermittent Leave allows you to continue to work. Still, you are approved to take specified time off work for appointments, episodic flare-ups, or patient care due to a serious health condition

After completing the Leave of Absence Request form, review the instructions for Requesting a Leave of Absence.

Sick Leave/Sick Days:

Signed medical documentation stating a general reason for absence is required for any absence of 3 days or more.  The district does not seek or desire private medical information; however, a general reason for absence from school must be given.

Information and Forms:

Medical: Medical Certification for Leave of Absence

Maternity / Child Rearing:

• Medical Certification for Leave of Absence

• NJ FLI application

• Maternity/Child Rearing Leave Guide

• NJFLI Guide

Family:

• NJ FLA form

• NJ FLI application

• NJFLA fact sheet

• NJFLI Guide

Intermittent FMLA: Intermittent FMLA form (employee illness)

Educational / Personal: Unpaid - Submit written request

Military: Submit written request along with military orders

Health Benefit Coverage on Unpaid LOA: Info Sheet