Lighthouse Baptist Church & Academy
Time Off Request Information

This information is provided for all full-time employees of Lighthouse Baptist Church and Lighthouse Baptist Academy regarding how to request time off from regular duties. Submission of a Time Off Request Form is required for any planned absence longer than two (2) hours.

Eligibility and Time Off Structure

Church Staff: Full-time church employees receive a combination of vacation, sick/personal, bereavement, and holiday pay as outlined in the Church Staff Manual. Vacation time increases with years of service and resets annually on July 1.

Academy Staff: Teachers and school staff follow the school calendar and receive built-in paid holidays and breaks. For the 2025–2026 school year, these total 27 days and include:

• Labor Day (9/1)
• Veterans Day (11/11)
• Thanksgiving Break (11/24 – 11/28)
• Christmas Break (12/22 – 12/26, 12/29 – 1/2)
• Civil Rights Day (1/19)
• Winter Break (2/16 – 2/18)
• Spring Break (3/16 – 3/20)
• Good Friday (4/3)

In addition, school employees are allotted up to four (4) personal/sick days per school year. These days do not carry over and expire at the end of the contract year.

Important Reminders

• Submit your Time Off Request Form at least 2 weeks in advance for planned personal/vacation time.
• Sick or emergency leave should be communicated to your supervisor as soon as possible.
• Submission does not guarantee approval. You will receive confirmation once the request is reviewed by leadership.

Need Help?

If you have questions regarding your available days or the request process, please contact your supervisor or the Business Office Administrator.