Common use of ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES Clause in Contracts

ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES. L32.1 Miscellaneous Leave other than that limited to five in sub-section L31.2 may be granted by the Director without loss of salary for the purpose of: a) writing university or similar examinations, b) attending the Teacher's own graduation, c) participating in programs for exchange Teachers, d) participating on approved curriculum committees, e) Attending a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, or Workplace Safety and Insurance Tribunal Hearing, f) under special circumstances for reasons approved by the Director. L32.2 Miscellaneous Leave shall be granted by the Director without loss of salary for up to a total of three days compassionate leave to be used in any combination at the time of the death and/ or in order to attend one memorial service of a member of a Teacher's immediate family which includes parents, parents-in-law, spouse, children/dependents, siblings and grandparents. L32.3 Additional days may be granted by the Director when required for travelling time or other special circumstances. L32.4 A Teacher's salary shall be paid when the Teacher is absent from duty for any of the following reasons: a) quarantine or other order of medical health authorities, b) jury duty or duty as a witness in any court to which the Teacher has been summoned in any proceedings to which the Teacher is not a party or one of the persons charged provided that the Teacher pays to the Board any fees, exclusive of travelling allowances and any living expenses, received as a juror or witness. L32.5 A Teacher required to attend a hearing or decision at the Ontario College of Teachers or any Professional College shall be granted a paid day. The Board shall provide, and pay for, an appropriate replacement for the Teacher on leave at no cost to the bargaining unit.