TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Board of Education has approved intermittent leave for USD 501’s superintendent.
Aarion Gray with Topeka Public Schools confirmed to 27 News the Board of Education has approved a request from USD 501 Superintendent Tiffany Anderson of intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Anderson made this request to help give her time to care for a family member.
Anderson will continue to serve in her role as the district’s superintendent. USD 501 reported this is not to be considered a leave of absence.
“It is important to note that Dr. Anderson is not on a leave of absence. She continues to actively lead the district and maintains a strong and consistent attendance record. In fact, most appointments related to her mother’s care are scheduled outside of the school day.”
USD 501 statement issued to TPS staff and families
Topeka fire crews help douse fire at nursing home early Friday morning
Anderson has served as an educator in the public school system for 28 years, with much of that time spent as a superintendent, according to USD 501’s website. She has reportedly increased literacy rates in multiple schools within the district during her tenure and expanded universal preschool.
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