DARCY J. KOLODZIEJ VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
SOUTHERN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, OCEAN
COUNTY
A-4826-12T1
We hold that maternity leave constitutes continued
employment under N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5(a), entitling petitioner
in this matter to tenure protection and status under the
school district's Reduction In Force (RIF) plan.