Each teacher shall be allowed compassionate leave without loss of salary in the case of death or serious illness of any member of the family of the teacher, whether the family member is natural, step or foster, as follows:
a) Five days for spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, father, mother, brother or sister
b) Three days for father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister in law, and grandparents,
c) Up to two (2) days per school year to attend as a mourner or pallbearer,
d) Leave without loss of salary beyond the time and for persons other than provided for herein may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent.