Common use of Bereavement and Funeral Leave Clause in Contracts

Bereavement and Funeral Leave. Up to five (5) consecutive school days of absence, without loss of pay, within 8 days of the death, commencing with the first day requested by the teacher, shall be granted a teacher for a death in the immediate family, including miscarriage. Up to three (3) consecutive school days of absence, without loss of pay, within 8 days of the death, commencing with the first day requested by the teacher shall be granted a teacher for a death of a niece, nephew, aunt, or uncle. The 8 day rule may be waived by the Superintendent in extreme circumstances. PTO days may be used to extend bereavement without limitations. If attendance for the visitation and/or funeral requires extended travel or if the teacher is involved in funeral arrangements for someone other than immediate family, the teacher may request additional leave from the Superintendent. One (1) funeral day without loss of pay may be granted a teacher for the death of someone outside of the above listed criteria with Superintendent approval.

Bereavement and Funeral Leave. Up to five (5) consecutive school days of absence, without loss of pay, within 8 days of the death, commencing with the first day requested by the teacher, shall be granted to a teacher for a death in the immediate family, including miscarriage. Up to three (3) consecutive school days of absence, without loss of pay, within 8 days of the death, commencing with the first day requested by the teacher shall be granted to a teacher for a death of a niece, nephew, aunt, or uncle. The 8 day rule may be waived by the Superintendent in extreme circumstances. PTO days may be used to extend bereavement without limitations. If attendance for the visitation and/or funeral requires extended travel or if the teacher is involved in funeral arrangements for someone other than immediate family, the teacher may request additional leave from the Superintendent. One (1) funeral day without loss of pay may be granted to a teacher for the death of someone outside of the above listed criteria with Superintendent approval.