5:09 Leave in Recognition for Extracurricular Activities
A teacher who is involved in extracurricular activities will be eligible for one half day of leave for each twenty-five (25) hours of extracurricular service to a maximum of two (2) days leave per school year. The teacher, will submit, to the Principal, a summary of hours of direct contact time spent on each activity. Hours will include scheduled practices, games, travel time to games, or tournaments, performances, rehearsals and meetings (eg. yearbook, student council, etc.). Hours accrued cannot be carried from one school year to the next.
Extracurricular activities which would qualify under this clause include all interschool sports, yearbook, drama and public performances, student council and leadership, school reach, awards night, etc. The Principal will retain authority in consultation with the Superintendent to adjudicate whether a specific activity not listed here qualifies under this clause. The timing of the leave must be approved by the Principal. Leave days accumulated in one school year may be taken in that or the following school year.
Participation in extra curricular activities shall be voluntary.