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Policy 400.25 – Long-Term Disability Insurance

POLICY NUMBER:
400.25

ADOPTED: 
6.9.2020

Board Policy

  1. The Board recognizes the need for employees to protect themselves against long-term injury and illness. A long-term disability policy will be available to benefit-eligible employees who desire to participate in such a program.  The Board will pay the premium as agreed upon for each contract period.  To receive long-term disability an application must be submitted by the employee and approved by the long-term disability carrier.
  2. The Board authorizes the Superintendent and District Administration to develop administrative regulations consistent with this policy, subject to review and approval by the Board.

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
400.25-1

APPROVED: 
6.9.2020

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 400.25-1

  1. An employee who has been absent from his/her position for 180 calendar days for medical reasons may transition to long-term disability pending application and approval.
    1. Employees on sick leave should complete the insurance carrier’s long-term disability claim application at least two months prior to the end of the 180 day elimination period to ensure adequate time for the carrier to review and approve the long-term disability claim, and to facilitate their transition to long-term disability. 
  2. Long-Term Disability:
    1. Once an employee has exhausted all leave options (vacation, personal, sick leave and sick bank) the employee will be separated from the District and a termination date will be set in the District’s employee management system. In accordance with federal law, the employment termination date will initiate the required COBRA notification process.
    2. If the employee qualifies for and is approved to transition to long-term disability, the District will continue to pay the District’s portion of the premium costs for medical and life insurance benefits for up to 18 months while the employee is enrolled in COBRA coverage
    3. Once terminated members of the Utah Retirement System will no longer accrue retirement service and salary credits.
  3. When an employee is terminated for medical reasons under District Policy Voluntary Employment Separation (i.e., 400.52-5, Medical Separation) and is later released by his/her physician to full duty and is able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee may reapply and be considered with all other applicants for positions for which he/she is qualified.
    1. If the former employee is rehired within 18 months of the termination date, he/she will be treated as if returning from a leave of absence with all rights and benefits restored, including, but not be limited to: continuing contract status, sick leave benefits, District retirement, etc.

Exhibits

None

References

None

Forms

None

Document History

Revised – 6.9.2020.  Policy 400.25 – Long Term Disability Insurance was revised to include language to align an employee’s termination date in the District’s employee management system with the transition to long-term disability insurance and COBRA Notification.  Employees on sick leave should complete the insurance carrier’s long-term disability claim application at least two months prior to the end of the 180 day elimination period to ensure adequate time for the carrier to review and approve the long-term disability claim, and to facilitate their transition to long-term disability insurance.   Language was added for when an employee is terminated for medical reasons under District Policy Voluntary Employment Separation (i.e., 400.52-5, Medical Separation) and is later released by his/her physician to full duty and is able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee may reapply and be considered with all other applicants for positions for which he/she is qualified  

Adopted – 8.23.1994.

This online presentation is an electronic representation of the Canyons School District’s currently adopted policy manual. It does not reflect updating activities in progress. The official, authoritative manual is available for inspection in the office of the Superintendent located at 9361 South 300 East Sandy, UT 84070.

Board Meeting Schedule

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Education for Canyons School District will hold a regular study session and public business meeting at the Canyons District Office building, 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT each month unless otherwise posted. The Board may determine to conduct some business during a study session. All business meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. unless changed by the Board and appropriately posted for the public.

Please note that ALL DATES, TIMES and LOCATIONS listed on this scheduled are TENTATIVE and are subject to change at any time.  Please check this schedule often to be informed of any changes.

Unless otherwise specified, all meetings in the schedule below will take place as the Canyons District Office located at 9361 S. 300 E. in Sandy, Utah.

District Leaders

Dr. Rick Robins

Superintendent

Dr. Rick L. Robins is the superintendent of Canyons School District. Dr. Robins, who was selected by the Canyons Board of Education after a national search, brings 24 years of experience as an educator to his role as the chief executive officer of Utah’s fifth-largest school district. Prior to joining Canyons, Dr. Robins, who earned an Ed.D. from the University of Las Vegas, for six years was Superintendent of the Juab School District, based in Nephi, Utah. While there, Dr. Robins, who also was the Juab High School Principal from 2009-2013, helped oversee efforts to improve the district’s graduation rate to 97 percent, a double-digit increase over a 10-year period. Other innovations he led in Juab included a partnership with Arizona State University for blended-learning opportunities; the launch of a districtwide competency-based personalized learning model driven by a 1:1 technology initiative and standards-based reporting system; and the construction of the STEM-focused West Campus Innovations Center, funded largely through private and corporate sponsorships. Dr. Robins began his career as a history teacher at Copper Hills High in the Jordan School District and has worked as an assistant principal and principal in the Alpine, Nebo and Juab school districts. He was the 2012 Utah High School Principal of the Year for the Utah Association of Secondary School Principals, and in 2014 earned the Lexington Institute Superintendent Fellowship Award presented to innovative superintendents across the country. Dr. Robins was starting quarterback for the football team at Southern Utah University Thunderbirds from 1991-1995, and in 2013 was inducted into SUU’s Athletic Hall of Fame. He has four children and one grandchild.

Leon Wilcox

Business Administrator and CFO

Leon Wilcox is a seasoned professional with 20 years of governmental accounting experience, with an emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting, and auditing. As Canyons District’ Director of Accounting from 2009-2013, Wilcox was intricately involved with the 2009 division of $1.5 billion in assets of the former Jordan School District, and was responsible for establishing Canyons’ original and subsequent budgets. Wilcox, a certified public accountant who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Utah State University, also has worked nine years in the Granite School District and six years in the State Auditor’s Office.

Supervises:  Accounting and Budget Services, Facilities and Maintenance, Insurance, New Construction Budget, Nutrition Services, Purchasing, Payroll

Dr. Robert M. Dowdle

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and School Performance

Robert Dowdle has a Doctor of Education degree with an emphasis in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah, and more than 31 years of experience as a teacher and educational leader. He began his career at Mount Jordan Middle School, where he taught Earth Science, English and Social Studies. He later taught Advanced Placement Economics, U.S. History and World History at Bingham High School, and served as Principal of Jordan High School and Assistant Principal for Alta High School and Brighton High School. Dowdle has served in the District office for 11 years as Assistant Superintendent. This role has included various leadership responsibilities, including Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Dowdle currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and School Performance.

Lucie Chamberlain

Alta View Elementary

If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added:  “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!

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