Discretionary use of leave shall not be allowed on the first or last instructional day, the day before a school holiday, the day after a school holiday, days scheduled for end-of-semester or end-of-year examinations, days scheduled for state-mandated assessments, or professional or staff development days. Any discretionary use of leave on these days shall result in deduction from the employee’s pay.

Failing to report to work on these dates may result in the employee being docked pay for that day.

Blackout days do not apply to 226-day employees.

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