Common use of Funeral or Bereavement Leave Days Clause in Contracts

Funeral or Bereavement Leave Days. In the event of death among family or friends, a teacher shall be entitled to paid funeral or bereavement leave days without deduction from sick leave as outlined below. 1. Each teacher shall be allowed up to four (4) such leave days in connection with the death of the teacher's spouse, children, parents or siblings and corresponding relatives- in-law; plus grandchildren or grandparents and "step" relatives corresponding to any of these. 2. Each teacher shall be allowed one (1) such leave day per school year for the funeral of a person who is not a member of the employee's family as defined above. 3. If necessary, and if recommended by the building principal, additional such leave days will be granted and deducted from accumulated sick leave by the Superintendent or designee. 4. A teacher shall submit a written request for such leave to the Superintendent or designee in as timely a manner as permitted by the circumstances.

Funeral or Bereavement Leave Days. In the event of death among family or friends, a teacher shall be entitled to paid funeral or bereavement leave days without deduction from sick leave as outlined below. 1. Each teacher shall be allowed up to four (4) such leave days in connection with the death of the teacher's spouse, children, parents or siblings and corresponding relatives- relatives-in-law; plus grandchildren or grandparents and "step" relatives corresponding to any of these. 2. Each teacher shall be allowed one (1) such leave day per school year for the funeral of a person who is not a member of the employee's family as defined above. 3. If necessary, and if recommended by the building principal, additional such leave days will be granted and deducted from accumulated sick leave by the Superintendent or designee. 4. A teacher shall submit a written request for such leave to the Superintendent or designee in as timely a manner as permitted by the circumstances.