Refer to this guide to help determine which leave request may apply to you.
What can you do if you have personal concerns about returning to school?
1. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights
Can apply for self if you have a serious medical condition that prevents you from performing your duties or for care of spouse, parent, or child. This is unpaid. Apply by contacting the superintendent’s office.
2. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Up to 10 days (80 hours for FTE, max of $5110/10 days) paid sick leave if:
- you need to quarantine -must complete request form available on MVEA website
- have COVID-19 symptoms and are waiting for a diagnosis
Up to 10 days (80 hours for FTE, 2/3 regular pay, max of $2000/10 days) paid sick leave if:
- taking care of someone who is in quarantine or is sick with COVID-19
- taking care of your child whose school/childcare provider is closed due to COVID-19; can extend leave for up to additional 10 weeks through Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. (2/3 regular pay or max $200/day, $10,000/10 weeks)-must complete form-available on MVEA website
3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rights
If you have a qualified disability, you may request a leave as a reasonable accommodation. The CDC has developed a list of conditions that increase the risk of serious complications from contracting COVID-19.
Some of these include: asthma, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, hypertension, pregnancy (in some cases), serious heart conditions, mental health conditions, such as PTSD, anxiety disorder.
Building reps will work with you to have an interactive discussion with the superintendent about your
request for accommodation.
4. Contractually, MVYPS employees may take sick leave to care for a seriously ill immediate-family member.
According to MVYPS Parental Leave Policy, employees are permitted to use sick time in order to be paid while on leave under FMLA.