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

Belonging to your local association, the MTA and the NEA empowers you as an educator to play an active role in shaping your career and creating the environment that you want for your students and your colleagues. Here is a comparison of the benefits and opportunities available to members vs. non-members. [Read More]

In an effort to streamline communication and grant member access to the MVEA Google calendar without using school-based contact information, please fill out the contact information in the form linked below  (yes, even if you’ve filled out this information before).

Thank you for your time and MVEA membership!

MVEA Contact Info Survey

Check under “Documents” in the menu for updated, searchable contracts for Teachers, Food Service Workers, Educational Support Professionals, and Administrative Support Personnel.  

We’ve also posted Q&A regarding pregnancy and paternal leave.