Leaves of Absence & Accommodations

The Renton School District supports employees who may need an extended time off from work or an accommodation in the workplace due to medical or non-medical reasons. 

Leaves of Absence

• The form must be complete and returned to Human Resources at least 30-days before the leave begins for a foreseeable event such as the birth or placement of a child or a planned surgery.
• If the need for leave is unforeseeable, like an accident or sudden illness, employees must provide notice as soon as is practical.

• Leave of Absence Request Form

dIsability accommodations 

Employees who believe that a medical condition is affecting their ability to perform their job may want to begin the process of requesting an accommodation. Accommodations are provided on an individual basis and created in collaboration with the requesting employee and appropriate District personnel.

Employees may need to complete the following forms as a part of the request for accommodation: 

• Accommodation Request Form
• Health Care Provider Inquiry Form

Covid

On March 29, 2024, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated its guidance for preventing COVID-19. Specifically, L&I no longer requires that employers exclude employees from the workplace who have a known COVID infection during days 0-5. Accordingly, the COVID employee reporting form and associated requirements are no longer in place. Employees are encouraged to continue to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID, including staying home if they have a known COVID infection. For more information on this recommendation and other ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, please visit L&I Guidance for Preventing COVID-19 (wa.gov) as well as CDC guidance for staying home and away from others.