| The School Board of Polk County |
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| Unless a specific policy has been amended and the date the policy was revised is noted at the bottom of that policy, the bylaws and policies of The School Board of Polk County were adopted on November 12, 2013 and were in effect beginning November 12, 2013. |
3430.11 - BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Instructional staff may be granted up to two (2) additional paid days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member defined as father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, child
, or member of the employee's household. Bereavement leave is also available for the following extended family members: grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law.Bereavement leave is not transferable or accruable and must be used within thirty (30) calendar days of the death. Application shall be made to the immediate supervisor in advance whenever possible. The employee will not be paid Bereavement Leave during non-scheduled workdays. Employees must provide a copy of the obituary, funeral notice, or other satisfactory documentation attached to the Employee Application for Leave Form. Details about the family member’s relationship may be required.
Adopted 11/13/18
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