Common use of SUPPORT OF TEACHERS Clause in Contracts

SUPPORT OF TEACHERS. A. Absence due to injury and disability as a result of an assault by students or non-students on school property or off school property, when the teacher is on school business shall not be charged against the teacher's sick leave days. The Board shall continue his/her salary and benefits for the duration of the teacher’s absence provided it does not exceed ten (10) workdays. However, in the case of injury and disability occurring as a result of assault as the opinion of the School Board warrants it, additional emergency sick leave may be granted for such term and under such conditions as the School Board shall deem proper. If Workers’ Compensation is paid to the teacher while the teacher is receiving a salary, the teacher shall return the Workers’ Compensation to the School Board. B. In case of assault, battery, or injury suffered by a teacher which is not due to any negligence on the part of the teacher during the performance of his/her duties thus causing damage to his/her personal property, i.e., clothing, glasses, and other personal items, the Board may make equitable financial adjustments with the teacher under such conditions as shall be considered appropriate by the Board.