Common use of A Personal Clause in Contracts

A Personal. ILLNESS Day shift custodians calling in sick during the school year must notify the Facilities Supervisor no later than one (1) hour prior to the start of their shift. If unable to reach the Facilities Supervisor, the day shift custodian must notify the Facilities Management Secretary at home. Afternoon shift custodians calling in sick during the school year must notify the Facilities Management Office two (2) hours prior to the start of their shift. The Board reserves the right at such time to require a physical or mental examination of a custodian at the Board’s expense by a doctor of its choice should this seem in the best interests of the school district. In lieu of such an examination, the Board may request a statement from the custodian’s physician regarding the need for the use of sick leave. A written statement may be required from the attending physician in cases of injury or illness that keeps a custodian from work for three (3) or more consecutive working days or following any period of hospitalization. A written statement shall be mandatory commencing the eighth (8) calendar day of absence. Also, such a statement shall be mandatory in all cases of absence covered by Workers Compensation and absence requiring hospitalization regardless of the length of absence. Leave time used for personal illness shall be figured in quarter (1/4) day increments.