5406 - Leave Sharing

The district will 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.

Such a program is intended to extend leave benefits to an eligible recipient who otherwise would have to take leave without pay or terminate their employment.

The superintendent or designee is directed to develop a procedure for administering the leave sharing program in a manner consistent with state law and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

 

Cross References:

District Policy 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

 

Management Resources:

2018 – May Issue

2010 – October Issue

2004 – October Issue - Revisions to the State Leave Sharing Program

1999 – August Issue - Staff may share personal holiday

 

Adoption Date:  September 20, 2006

Revised:  February 9, 2011; January 23, 2013; December 19, 2018; March 28, 2024

 

Administrator Responsibilities: