Common use of SPECIAL/COMPASSIONATE LEAVE Clause in Contracts

SPECIAL/COMPASSIONATE LEAVE. It is understood that the provisions contained within Article 12 may, in special circumstances, not be sufficient or reasonable, keeping in mind the interests of the Teachers and the Board. Further, it is understood that to attempt a categorization of circumstances where special compassionate leave may be properly granted is not desirable. Therefore, the Board recognizes that leaves of absence may be appropriate in circumstances not defined by this Article. A Teacher may apply for a special compassionate leave of absence of definite or indefinite duration, only after having exhausted the provisions of article (a) The approval of such leave shall be at the discretion of the Director of Education or designate. Where such leave is granted up to four (4) days in any school year may be with deduction from accumulated sick leave credits or loss of pay, at the option of the Teacher. Further use of accumulated sick leave credits, for leaves granted under this clause shall be only upon the approval of the Director of Education or designate.

SPECIAL/COMPASSIONATE LEAVE. ‌ It is understood that the provisions contained within Article 12 may, in special circumstances, not be sufficient or reasonable, keeping in mind the interests of the Teachers and the Board. Further, it is understood that to attempt a categorization of circumstances where special compassionate leave may be properly granted is not desirable. Therefore, the Board recognizes that leaves of absence may be appropriate in circumstances not defined by this Article. A Teacher may apply for a special compassionate leave of absence of definite or indefinite duration, only after having exhausted the provisions of article (a) article 12.07(a). The approval of such leave shall be at the discretion of the Director of Education or designate. Where such leave is granted up to four (4) days in any school year may be with deduction from accumulated sick leave credits or loss of pay, at the option of the Teacher. Further use of accumulated sick leave credits, for leaves granted under this clause shall be only upon the approval of the Director of Education or designate.