Each teacher shall be allowed compassionate leave without loss of salary for up to, but not exceeding, three (3) days per circumstance in the case of death, serious illness, or other tragedy in the immediate family of the teacher, spouse or common-law spouse.
“Immediate family” shall include spouse, common-law spouse, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father, mother, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,grandparents, or grandchildren. (Children and grandchildren shall include natural, step, or foster children).
Effective September 1st, 2015 each teacher shall be allowed one (1) day leave in any one school year, at no salary deduction, to attend the funeral of other relatives or friends.
Additional Leave with or without salary, may be granted by the Superintendent provided there are extenuating circumstances.