usiness / Personal Leave
5 working days of paid leave per year are allowed for personal business that cannot be done outside of normal school working hours. This leave must be requested by completing the appropriate form and submitting it for approval to the Administrative Principal at least 3 days prior to the requested date of leave. Generally this leave will not be granted in conjunction with weekends or other holidays. Personal leave should be regarded as a privilege, not a right. There should be a valid, supportable reason and such leave is subject to final approval by the Administrative Principal.
Recently there have been several requests that either have been made at the last minute (or even after the fact) or have been made for Friday or Monday and/or next to a holiday. We have a very limited number of substitutes available and lots of people are sick lately. I really hate to ask teachers to take on extra classes to cover someone's absence. Personal days at least can be arranged ahead of time at the convenience of both school and staff.
So please, give a written request to me at least 3 days before the requested personal day. It would best if you would have your department principal initial it before giving it to me. And please don’t cozy up to a weekend or holiday if it isn’t absolutely necessary.