1. Board Policy DEC (Local)
changes to discretionary absences
Christie Hobbs
General Counsel

2. Reason
Illness
Personal Day
Total Absences
Unfilled Absences
Friday before Labor Day 42 44 86 25
Day after Labor Day 36 19 55 21
10/7/16
Friday before parent conference day 73 88
161 89
Friday before Thanksgiving Break 60 61
121
Monday after Thanksgiving Break 54 24 78 23
Friday before Winter Break 40 26
Tuesday after Winter Break 33 10 43 15
Bad weather make up/Staff Development Day
146 62
208
*No students
Friday before Spring Break 81 77
158
Monday - PD - Day after Spring Break 84
138
Total
634
504
1,138
296
Average daily sub rate $81.66
$51,772.44
$41,156.64
$92,929.08
Chart provided by Kitty Poehler

3. Dec (local): discretionary absences for employees
Discretionary absences will not be allowed on:
The day before a school holiday;
The day after a school holiday; or
Days scheduled for professional development.
Employees may request approval of discretionary absences on these days. The Superintendent or supervisor will consider:
The effect of the absence on the educational program or District operations; and
The availability of substitutes.

4. Limits on number of days
Discretionary absences:
Cannot exceed three consecutive days, without prior approval; and
Must be approved 5 days in advance.

5. maintenance, receiving & distribution
Discretionary absences for employees in these departments are contingent on the supervisor’s approval, considering the effect on District operations and the educational program.

6. QUESTIONS?