A teacher who is summoned for jury duty, to perform duties on a Government Board or Commission, or subpoenaed to appear in court proceedings other than a court proceeding caused by the teacher’s private affairs, shall be granted a leave of absence with pay for the required period of absence. The teacher shall make him/herself available for duty at his/her school during regular school hours when not required at court. Remuneration awarded by the Court (less transportation, meals and lodging allowance) shall be deducted from the teacher’s gross monthly pay.
The intent of “private affairs” shall include such as:
a. particular civil suits,
b. violations of the Highways Traffic Act where found guilty,
c. violations of the Criminal Code where found guilty.