Teacher Absenteeism -Examining the Sick Leave Policies at the Canada School Board: A Qualitative Study
Date of Award
12-12-2024
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations
Department
Department of Educational Administration
Advisor/Chair
Matthew Witenstein
Abstract
This study examined the current sick leave policies in a K-12 education organization. The access to sick leave and the allotted days available have resulted in high absenteeism among elementary teachers. This study’s qualitative-focused approach included participants who provided their perspectives on the current policies. The findings showed that the current policies are unfavorable, impacting student learning. As an employee of a school board that oversees the medical absences of elementary teachers, my action plan consists of presenting these findings to my organization and further researching and investing in accessible resources for teachers in hopes of creating better attendance throughout the organization. I desire the board of directors to recognize the financial impact of the sick leave policies on the organization and look at the absence trends from when the current sick leave plan was implemented, compared to the previous one. My action plan aims to promote an idea regarding resources for teachers as they tend to take on other tasks that go beyond their teaching roles, which, respectfully, they do not have sufficient background to deal with.
Keywords
Sick leave Burnout Education management Absenteeism Structural violence
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2024, author.
Recommended Citation
Gibbs, Chelsea, "Teacher Absenteeism -Examining the Sick Leave Policies at the Canada School Board: A Qualitative Study" (2024). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7494.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7494
