In all cases of absence other than those covered by this Agreement, the Board, upon the request of the teacher, will consider the request and at its discretion identify the terms under which such leave may be taken.
At the discretion of the Board the teacher shall:
(a) receive full pay, or (b) be deducted the per diem rate of his/her regular salary, or (c) be deducted 1/240th of his/her regular salary, or (d) pay cost of the substitute.