Sick Leave Payouts

Board policy, NTA and NESPA Contracts outline the parameters for the payout of accrued sick leave.  Sick leave payouts exceeding $2,000 will be sent to BENCOR.  Please see the Retirement page for additional information regarding BENCOR.  Sick leave payouts are processed after the annual contract has been paid in full.

Retirements under the NTA & NESPA Contracts:

Sick leave will automatically be paid out at the following percentages, based upon years of service in the Nassau County School District, at the current daily rate of pay:

Years 1-3       35%

Years 4-6       40%

Years 7-9       45%

Years 10-12    50%

Years 13+      100%

Resignations under the NTA Contract:

Automatic payout of up to five (5) days.

Excess sick leave days may be transferred to another Florida Public School District. Please see the Employment Verifications page for the Request to Transfer Sick Leave form.

Resignations under the NESPA Contract:

There are no provisions in the NESPA Contract for the payout of sick leave for resignations.

Sick leave days may be transferred to another Florida Public School District. Please see the Employment Verifications page for the Request to Transfer Sick Leave form.

Separations for Support Staff (employees not covered by a bargaining agreement)

Sick leave will automatically be paid out at the following percentages, based upon years of service in the Nassau County School District, at the current daily rate of pay for all Support Staff separations:

Years 1-3       35%

Years 4-6       40%

Years 7-9       45%

Years 10-12    50%

Years 13+      100%