It is the intent of both parties to clarify the circumstances under which medical appointments qualify for "sick" leave under Clause 6.01.
It is understood that "routine" medical appointments are to be considered as "special leave" under Clause 6.05, not sick leave. In this context "routine" is taken to mean any scheduled, non-urgent medical visit.
Sick leave will continue to be used for medical visits necessitated by illness or injury, visits of an emergency or urgent nature, and visits necessitated by referrals resulting from illness, injury or ongoing treatment.
Where a teacher disagrees with the decision of the Superintendent as to the applicable clause to be used, an appeal may be made to The Board.