A Leave of Absence request is required for any absence that will be longer than 10 days. Documentation will be required to accompany any leave of absence request. 

Permanent Full time employees that have been employed for at least 12 months and 1250 hours are eligible for Family Medical Leave of up to 12 weeks per year.  The year of eligibility runs from July 1 through June 30 annually. FMLA is allowed for the birth or placement of a child within one year of birth or placement, to care for an immediate family member, your own serious health condition, and any qualifying exigency arising out of an immediate family member serving on covered active military duty. Paid Parental Leave is available for Full or Part-time Permanent Employees with 12 months of service and 1040 hours effective 7/1/2023. 

To request a leave of absence please contact Angie Ballance at aballance@haywood.k12.nc.us or (828) 456-2400 ext 2139

Please returns any forms and doctor’s documentation to the attention of Angie Ballance in Human Resources by fax, email, USPS, or in person.

Fax:  828-452-3825

Email:  aballance@haywood.k12.nc.us

Mail: Haywood County Schools Human Resources, Attn: Angie Ballance, 1233 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

In Person: Call Angie Ballance 828-456-2400 x2139 for an appointment.