Using Administrative Leave Effectively
TASB HR Services has updated HR Services Resource Library documents to include detailed information regarding administrative leave.
Learn more about why an employee may be placed on administrative leave, whether to place an employee on paid or unpaid administrative leave, and best practices — including potential issues that arise from asking applicants if they have ever been placed on administrative leave.
The following resources are available in the HR Services Resource Library (member login required):
Districts
- Local Leave for Districts
- Types of Leave Summary Chart for Districts
- Sample Administrative Leave Letter for Districts
- Conducting Investigations for Districts
Colleges

Karen Dooley
Karen Dooley joined HR Services in 2016. She specializes in staffing services, HR reviews, and other projects. She provides training and assists school districts with their HR-related needs. Dooley is a seasoned administrator with more than 17 years of HR experience in Central Texas districts as a coordinator, director, and assistant superintendent. She also worked as an assistant principal, counselor, and teacher, and holds a superintendent certificate.
Dooley received her master’s degree from Prairie View A&M University and her bachelor’s degree from Texas State University.
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