Notice-Green-GISD Board calls for Nov. Prop A election
GISD Board calls for Nov. Prop A election

If passed, Proposition A is projected to provide about $56 million in additional funds annually for teacher and staff salaries, student programs, specialized education services and safety and security. 

Our district offers employees paid, partial paid, and unpaid leaves of absence in times of personal need.

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Extended absences

Employees who are absent for more than 5 days should contact Human Resources for information about how their leave will affect their paychecks and for required paperwork.

Contact our Leaves Specialists at HR-Leave@garlandisd.net. Specialists are assigned by last name/job type:

  • A-L: Jameka Peters
  • M-Z: Vacant
  • Auxiliary: Gladys Delcid

Types of leave

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Family Medical Leave Process

If these conditions apply, you must contact Human Resources (HR)

  • Long term absence due to illness, maternity, or disability
  • Absence lasting more than five consecutive work days

Step 1: Request a Medical Leave of Absence

To begin the process, email Human Resources at Leave@garlandisd.net to request the appropriate forms for your situation.

Step 2: Human Resources reviews your leave request

Human Resources will review your request to determine your eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

To qualify for FMLA, you must:

  • Have worked for the district for at least 12 months, and
  • Have worked a minimum of 1,250 hours during the past 12 months.

If you are not eligible for FMLA, your illness may be designated as Temporary Disability Leave.

Once reviewed, HR will send you:

  • A Statement of Eligibility
  • An FMLA Rights & Responsibilities Notice
  • Doctor Certification Forms, as applicable:
    • Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
    • Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition

Step 3: Submit medical certification

You must return your completed doctor certification forms to HR within 15 workdays from your first absence.

Step 4: Human Resources confirms leave designation

After reviewing your documentation, HR will officially designate your leave as either:

  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), or
  • Temporary Disability Leave

Step 5: Absence and payroll processing

Absences are processed one month behind.
(Example: Absences from September will appear on your November paycheck.)

HR will:

  • Deduct time from your leave banks, and

Apply payroll adjustments as needed.

Step 6: Returning to work

Before returning, you must submit a doctor’s release to HR confirming that you are cleared to work.
The release should also list any work restrictions that apply.

Contact us

For more information, contact: