An employee shall be paid for scheduled time lost in case of a death in the employee's immediate family (spouse, children, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister, brother, domestic partner, sister-in-law or brother-in-law) but not to exceed three (3) working days. Bereavement leave days do not need to be used consecutively.
One (1) day of bereavement leave shall be granted for the purpose of attending the funeral in the event of the death of an employee's grandparent or grandchild.
The Superintendent or Director of Human Resources may grant up to three (3) non-accumulative bereavement leave days per year in the event of the death of a person or persons not already mentioned, for special circumstances, after consultation with the teacher affected. Such leave will be deducted from accumulated sick leave.
One (1) day of funeral leave will be granted for attending the funeral of a person not listed. Such leave will be deducted from accumulated sick leave.
Leave for two (2) hours a day or less may be granted by the building administrator in accordance with District practice on emergency leave.
Additional Time
If additional time off becomes necessary and is requested by the employee, such time may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent. Such time will be deducted from accumulated sick leave.
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