The Sick Leave Bank was established to assist employees who have
exhausted their sick and vacation leave due to a catastrophic illness. It
is not administered by MCSD; it is governed and operated by the employees of the
district. An employee can become a member of the SLB by making a one-day, one-time donation of
sick leave. (The employee must meet the eligibility requirements as stated
on the application form.) If there is a high volume of withdrawals by members, an
additional day of sick leave could be requested. Last year, the SLB
approved the requests of over 25 employees to continue full pay while on personal sick leave,
with a total of $157,773.28.
Some employees choose not to join the SLB because they have
short term disability coverage; however, some employees with short term
disability coverage join the SLB because they recognize the benefits to other
employees who cannot afford to pay the premium for short term disability
coverage but continue to have financial obligations. The SLB makes it possible
for someone in great need to be awarded up to 60 days of pay.
Qualified employees can join during the open enrollment period
through December 31, 2007. If you are currently a member and wish to remain a member, there is no
action necessary on your part. Your membership automatically renews for another
year, unless you cancel. You may cancel your membership using the
membership form. To
verify that you are still a member, please contact your location secretary.
There is a list available at each location showing current membership.
If you have recently qualified to become a Sick Leave Bank
member and wish to enroll, please do so by using the
membership form. Please carefully study
the plan before making your decision. A copy of the plan is
available at each location. You are ineligible to receive Sick Leave Bank days if you
have short-term disability coverage or if you are receiving or entitled to receive
workers compensation, long-term disability benefits, or any other form of entitlements.
If you have any questions about the Sick Leave Bank, contact your supervisor or
Cenobia Moore (706-748-2660 or
cmoore@mcsdga.net), Chair of the Sick Leave Bank.
|
Report of the Operation of the Bank for 2006-07
(the 17th Year) |
| Beginning Balance October 1, 2006 |
1,683 |
| Additional Assessments |
0 |
| New Members Added October, 2006 |
19 |
| Days Used |
796 |
| Ending Balance |
906 |
