Leaves & Absences

Highland Park ISD offers employees paid and unpaid leaves of absence in times of personal need. Employees who will be absent more than five consecutive days, have a need for intermittent leave, or any other qualifying event, should download the appropriate paperwork and contact Melinda Tubb in the Human Resources Department at 214-780-3012, or via email at tubbm@hpisd.org.

For a planned leave event, please make an appointment to discuss your leave no later than 14 days prior to your first day absent. You may schedule an appointment for up to 8 months in advance of a planned leave.

The following dates are designated as restricted days for personal leave. Employees with extenuating circumstances may request an exception by submitting a written request to their Principal and Human Resources at least five (5) business days in advance for consideration and approval. Click here to review the list of restricted personal leave days.

Maternity Leave

Maternity leave is one of the qualifying events for the Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA. In order to be eligible for FMLA leave, you must have been employed for at least one school year and worked a minimum of 1250 hours during that year. If there is a break in service, please be sure and contact Melinda Tubb at tubbm@hpisd.org for information.

For additional information regarding Maternity Leave, please refer to I'm Pregnant Now What?

What does FMLA Maternity Leave give me?

It allows you to be off for a maximum of 12 weeks of paid or unpaid, job-protected leave.

Does this continue my pay during the 12 weeks?

You will be required to use paid leave concurrently with FMLA.
Unpaid leave begins when paid leave is exhausted.

Family Medical Leave Paperwork and Information

FAQ & Resources

Sick Leave Bank

Leaves & Absences

How many personal days can I take in a row without being “docked,” and what days are prohibited personal leave days?

Three consecutive days are allowed per absence period. An employee will be docked the daily rate of pay for each consecutive personal day taken after the allowable three consecutive days. Personal leave days must be approved at least three days in advance, and are allowed throughout the year with the exception of the areas listed on page 32 of the HPISD Employee Handbook. Click HERE for forms.