10. Personal Leaves of Absence

A teacher may apply for and receive a leave of absence for personal reasons subject to the conditions that follow. Application will be made to the superintendent or designate.

10.1 With Pay

10.1.1 In any one contract year, not more than five days leave for the critical illness of each of the teacher’s father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister or parents of spouse. A medical statement signed by the critically ill person’s attending physician must be submitted. Such statement must include verification that the critical illness was life threatening.

10.1.2 In any one contract year, not more than three days leave for the death of each of the teacher’s father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister or parents of spouse. If necessary travel warrants additional leave, the three days may be extended up to a maximum of five days.

10.1.3 In any one contract year, two days leave for attendance at the funeral of each of the teacher’s grandparent, grandchild, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law. If circumstances warrant additional leave, the two days may be extended up to a maximum of five days.

10.1.4 In any one contract year, one day leave for attendance at the funeral of each of the teacher’s uncle, aunt, cousin, nephew or niece.

10.1.5 Under special circumstances, leaves outlined in clauses 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3 and 10.1.4 above, may be extended to include the same relatives of the teacher’s spouse.

10.1.6 For attendance at a funeral in the capacity of pallbearer, honorary pallbearer, speaker or soloist, 1/2 day provided that the teacher receives no remuneration for such services.

10.1.7 In any one contract year, one day leave for the purpose of writing university examinations.

10.1.8 In any one contract year, one day leave to attend the teacher’s university convocation exercises.

10.1.9 While obtaining citizenship papers at a scheduled session of the court, 1/2 day.

10.1.10 While serving as a witness as a result of a notice to attend or subpoena, or for jury duty or any summons related thereto, provided that any witness fee or jury stipend received (excluding subsistence allowances and/or expenses) is remitted by the teacher to the Board.

10.1.11 In any one contract year, not more than two days, 1.5 days to attend to personal concerns and .5 of a day for an emergency or misfortune demanding the teacher’s attention. This clause may be used in conjunction with 10.1.1 or 10.1.2.

10.1.12 In any one contract year, one day of leave for a male teacher to attend at the birth of his child or to assist in bringing his newborn child home from the hospital.

10.1.13 In any one contract year, not more than two days to attend to the medical concerns of members of the teacher's family. Family is defined as spouse, child, parent, sibling; or any other person residing in the teacher's household.

10.2 With Pay, Providing the Board is Reimbursed for the Cost of a Substitute Teacher Whether One is Used or Not

10.2.1 For attendance, in an official capacity, at educational conventions; or civic government meetings or conventions.

10.2.2 For the funeral of a friend of the family, one day.

10.2.3 Because of impassable roads or the suspension of public transportation or any other cause related thereto beyond the teacher’s control.


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