a) Upon the birth of their child, the teacher of such child shall be allowed up to two (2) days of leave. The first day will be at no loss of salary to the teacher. For the second day, the teacher will be deducted the substitute rate. If the teacher takes two days they must be taken on consecutive teaching days. This leave does not apply to a teacher eligible for Maternity Leave.
b) Upon the adoption of their child, the teacher shall be allowed up to two (2) days of leave. The first day will be at no loss of salary to the teacher. For the second day, the teacher will be deducted the substitute rate. If the teacher takes two days they must be taken on consecutive teaching days.