Dr.'s note for sick day????

by Frustrated

Nov 10, 2016

I just transferred to a school system in NC from another NC system. I put in for a sick day two weeks ago for an out of town appointment (not a doctor appt....but a bank appointment.) In my previous district it was no questions asked when someone put in for a sick day (as long as he/she took all necessary steps for a sub, didn't abuse it, etc.) However in my new district I was told I had to have a doctor's note because it was a preplanned sick day. Is this allowed? I'm curious as to other district policies....maybe I was just spoiled in my other district but it infruiates me that I'm required to get a note.

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Amy Bring treated like they are, it's hard to believe that NC
teachers are professionals, some of whom even have
advanced degrees.

Are you suggesting it's professional to take a sick day
when you're not sick?

Nov 13, 2016

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Amy With all due respect, maybe you should have scheduled the appointment for another day.

Yes, that makes sense. After all, we DO get off work mid-afternoon, and we did just have two days off work last week (okay, maybe not every county was out for election day, but everyone had Veteran's Day).

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Nov 13, 2016

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ABC123 My Dear Teacher Friends, There is such a thing as a 'mental health' day. Sometimes people just NEED a day. Remember your principals, guidance counselors, district office staff, media specialist, school secretaries, superintendent,and many others can take an annual leave day on a student day. You can not. I have been a dedicated teachers for many ye...See More

Nov 15, 2016

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abc You are absolutely correct. However, the op is asking what
to do now that the admin has called her out on it. I think
this is typical bullying. Admin probably knew full well
there was no dr note available. I have never never been
asked for a note. I guess the best response would be what
the other advice was.

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Nov 16, 2016

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A I think this is typical bullying.

Eh, gotta disagree. The OP admits she was using a sick day when she was actually keeping an appointment -- did she say at the bank? That's misuse of benefits, not bullying.

Nov 20, 2016

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