Medical Leave Assistance Bank

The medical leave assistance program allows benefited employees who have exhausted their earned leave days to request access to the District’s sick leave bank by submitting a form supported by medical documentation confirming the need. Eligible employees must meet specific criteria, including working at least 20 hours per week, donating sick leave in the current fiscal year, having a serious medical condition or caring for a family member with such a condition, and being on unpaid leave status without eligibility for disability or workers' compensation benefits. Approved applicants may receive up to 30 days of sick leave per fiscal year (90 days lifetime maximum), and leave must be used consecutively unless medically justified for intermittent treatment. Employees using the sick leave bank cannot earn additional leave or receive holiday pay during this period.

To contribute to the sick leave bank, employees must donate one day of accrued sick leave annually during a designated window. Donations are voluntary, non-refundable, and cannot be directed to specific individuals. The bank operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and unused sick leave expires annually. The program is subject to change at the Governing Board’s discretion, and confidentiality regarding donors is maintained.

For more information, please see Procedure © 4-302.F Leave - Medical Leave Assistance Bank.