Common use of Temporary Leave Clause in Contracts

Temporary Leave. 1. Sick & Bereavement Leave Sick leave shall be granted at the rate of twelve (12) days per year accumulating to one hundred (100) days, with the use of the additional twelve (12) days allowed for those with maximum accumulation of leave. Sick leave may be used for personal illness or illness in the immediate family. Teachers using one (1) or fewer sick leave days during the school year will receive a bonus of $100. Bereavement leave shall be allowed at the rate of four (4) days per occurrence, with any days used deducted from the sick leave days accumulated. Bereavement leave is to be used for members of the employee’s immediate family, or after approval of the Superintendent of Schools. Payment for non-used sick leave is based on a minimum accumulation of twenty (20) days to become eligible for payment. Payment to the individual or estate to be made upon retirement, reduction in force, resignation (prior to June 1 of contract year), death, or long-term disability. The payment rate is based on 100% of accumulated days, at the rate of $20.00 per day.