Common use of Staff Without Documentation of Immunity or Vaccination Clause in Contracts

Staff Without Documentation of Immunity or Vaccination. In the event of an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease (i.e., measles), an employee who is excluded from work by the county health officer due to lack of documentation of immunity or vaccination for said disease may access his/her own accumulated sick leave during the exclusionary period. The current language in section 2 shall be replaced with the following language beginning with the 2021-22 school year: In recognition that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the District strongly urges that susceptible school staff members be able to provide evidence of immunity against TD (Tetanus-Diphtheria) and MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). The following immunizations are recommended for school staff; measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (Tdap and Td), and influenza (flu). Staff members born prior to January 1, 1957 need not provide evidence of immunity to measles; these individuals are considered naturally immune. In the event of an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease in school, the local health officer has the authority to exclude a susceptible staff member. A staff member granted an exemption for religious, philosophical, or medical reasons or without being able to produce an acceptable immunization record may be excluded, as he/she is considered to be susceptible. Those excluded are not eligible to receive sick leave benefits because of the exclusion itself. To qualify for sick leave benefits, he/she must be ill, temporarily physically disabled, or have a valid medical reason for not getting vaccinated. (Doctor’s note required). Required vaccines: Tdap, MMR, and some positions may require Hepatitis B vaccine. If Hepatitis B is required, the District will pay the expense.