What is Once-in-a-Lifetime Leave?
As we value your dedication to the success of our students in the Auburn School District, we understand that there might be occasions when you need to request once in a lifetime leave without pay. To ensure a smooth process for such requests, we have established the following procedures:
- Limitation: Approval for unpaid leave will be limited to no more than 10 consecutive days in a month (including any vacation/personal leave available).
- Request Submission: To request leave without pay, complete the form below “Once in a Lifetime Leave Request Form”. You must be logged into Google and include specific dates and details about the reason for your request.
- Administrator Review: Upon receiving your request, your supervising administrator will assess the situation and decide whether to support the leave. If approved by the administrator, the request will then be reviewed by Chris Callaham, Executive Director of Human Resources for district approval.
- Approval Notification: Both the employee and the administrator will receive notification of the approval or denial via email from Human Resources.
- Use of Other Leaves: Before leave without pay is granted, you will be expected to use any available vacation leave or personal leave that is allowed under your bargained agreement to cover the absence. All vacation and personal leave should be submitted via the online absence system, while leave without pay will be recorded by the Payroll Department. Once in a lifetime leave cannot be used for illness, medical, or other events in which sick leave should be used.
- Unauthorized Leave: Please be aware that taking leave without pay without prior approval from both your supervising administrator and the district, as described above, may lead to disciplinary actions and adherence to the terms outlined in your bargained agreement.
Once is a lifetime leave without pay is leave may be requested for events such as:
- A family wedding out of town
- A child graduating in another state
- A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
- A pre-existing vacation planned prior to the time of hire
We encourage all staff members to plan their leaves in advance and to abide by these procedures when requesting leave without pay. By doing so, we can ensure a fair and consistent process for everyone.