ARTICLE 6: Leaves of Absence

6.09 Personal Leave

1. Absences for emergency purposes or in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Superintendent, shall be either at:

1. no cost to the teacher involved, or

2. at the actual cost of a substitute required to replace the teacher during the period of such absence.

The decision as to whether (a) or (b) above shall apply shall be made by the Superintendent based upon the nature of the emergency or circumstances.

 

2. In the event of the death of a member of a teacher's immediate family or relative, no deduction from salary shall be made for the teacher's absence up to a maximum of five (5) days.  Should more than five (5) days absence be required Article 6.09 (1) shall apply.

 

3. Request for absences for other personal reasons must be submitted to the Superintendent for approval.

The absence shall be:

1. Two (2) personal days per school year at no cost to the teacher involved (no reason required), one (1) day may be carried over for one year. These days will not be used for extending holidays.

2. at no cost to the teacher involved, or

3. at the actual cost of a substitute required to replace the teacher during the period of such absence, or

4. without pay (per diem rate).

The decision as to whether (b), (c), or (d) above shall apply will be made by the Superintendent based upon the nature of the circumstances.