Beginning July 1, 2025, the Board approved a shift from our current leave structure to a Paid Time Off (PTO) model to better support employee flexibility and well-being.
Important Highlights of our updated PTO Policy
- All leave days will be converted to PTO, including any banked leave days
- PTO will be used for both unknown (illness) and expected/known absences (Dr. Appointment, etc.)
- Reasons for what you can/can’t use a day for have been removed (highlighted in red)
- The maximum number of PTO days that can be used in a row is three, unless they’re used for illness, injury, or other qualified reasons listed in policy such as FMLA/maternity leave
- PTO cannot be taken in conjunction with winter or spring break, to extend a holiday or vacation. Exceptions due to extenuating circumstances which include illness, injury, or incapacity may be granted by the supervisor
- 48 hours advance notice for all expected/known absences
- Unforeseen/unexpected overnight illnesses will be reported as soon as possible
- Non-Exempt (time clock) employees are required to take PTO in one hour increments
- Policy GBCBC: Staff Absences and Tardiness remains unchanged
- Absences are considered excessive when an employee exceeds the amount provided by the Board or if they use more than 15 days per school year
- This does not apply for absences that qualify for protection under FMLA, USERRA, or other applicable law
To review the updated policies and read more than just highlights, please click the link below that aligns to your position. Sections marked in red show what will be removed, and the new language is highlighted in green.
GCBDA: Professional Staff Short Term Leaves
GDBDA: Support Staff Short Term Leaves
