Employee Leaves of Absence

Questions or need to return leave paperwork? Leave@apsb.org

Leave Forms

RETURN ALL LEAVE FORMS TO Leave@apsb.org

1. I need to take leave because of my own serious health condition.

Complete the required Fillable PDF Leave Forms below, includes a checklist and all paperwork needed.

Includes Sick Leave, Extended Sick Leave, and Leave Without Pay Instructions

Fillable PDF- Leave for own serious health condition (Updated 7-24-2020)

2. I need to take leave to care for an immediate family member who has a serious health condition.

Complete the forms below, includes a checklist along with additional paperwork needed.
Includes Sick Leave, Extended Sick Leave, and Leave Without Pay Instructions.

Fillable PDF - Leave for immediate family member

3. I need to take leave due to the death of an immediate family member. The following types of leave are available to employees:

Bereavement: Two (2) days are granted for the death of the following: a spouse, child, mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, grandparent of spouse, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, or son-in-law.
- Employee is required to provide verification to his/her supervisor. (i.e. an obituary).
Sick Leave: Beyond the two (2) days of bereavement due to the death of a husband, wife, children, mother, father, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother sister, grandparents, or grandchildren can be used up to a maximum of three (3) sick days. Sick days must be entered through NOVATIME.
Leave Without Pay: If employee needs to take additional leave after using the two (2) bereavement days and three (3) sick days, the employee should submit a letter to the Superintendent for approval of leave without pay.

4. I'm a certificated employee and want to apply for a sabbatical.

Medical Sabbatical (certified employees only): Complete the following required forms and documentation:
- Sabbatical Medical Leave [open file]
- Sabbatical Medical Leave Physician's Statement [open file]
Professional Sabbatical (certified employees only): Complete the following required form:
- Professional Sabbatical Leave

5. I need to take leave involving care of a family member who is a member of the armed forces.

Contact HR Directly for paperwork and requirements involving this leave.

NOTE: Employees that miss SIX (6) or more consecutive days due to illness are required to present a certificate from a physician certifying such illness. This should be presented to your supervisor/principal. The forms that need to be completed are determined by your reason for absence and leave available and/or leave balance. Please see the complete list below.

NOTE: Files below are in PDF format. If you are unable to view the file, please download the free viewer from Adobe at www.adobe.com/