All teachers shall be notified by the end of September of each year of their total accumulated sick leave entitlement.
A teacher may utilize up to five (5) sick days per school year to attend to the illness, injury or medical appointment of his/her child(ren), spouse or parents. Every effort shall be made to schedule medical appointments outside of school hours.
Should the Division become eligible for a reduction in premium under the Employment Insurance Act, the teachers’ 5/12 share of the premium reduction will be remitted twice yearly (at the conclusion of the Spring and Fall Terms) to the Secretary Treasurer of the local association.
Subject to the provisions of Article 20.00, a pregnant teacher, who as a result of her condition before or after delivery, is unable to be at work and perform her regular duties for a valid health reason, shall be entitled to sick leave. The teacher shall follow current proof of claim procedures for sick leave entitlement as may be required by the Division.