- 12.12.1 Post Secondary Convocation / Grade 12 Graduation. Leave will be provided for members to participate in their personal convocation/graduation or for spouse/partner, child, ward, or parent. Leave with pay will be granted for:
- a. Up to one (1) day for attendance
- b. Up to one (1) day for travel
- 12.12.2 Jury Duty / Witness Duty. Leave shall be granted in accordance with the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- 12.12.3 Sabbatical Leave. Sabbatical leave shall be defined as leave with pay for a period of not more than one (1) school year to allow the Teacher to pursue individual endeavours. The Education Act, 1995, states that PSSD and the PSTA shall bargain collectively with respect to Sabbatical leave.
- 12.12.3.1 At this time there will be no provision for Sabbatical leave.
- 12.12.4 Discretionary Release Time. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Discretionary Release time shall be defined as time available for Teachers to engage in professional development or preparation time. Each Teacher shall have access to two (2) days annually.
- 12.12.4.1 Part-time teachers shall have all Discretionary Release Time pro-rated based on the percentage (%) of their contract and/or the percentage (%) of the school year that they are employed.
- 12.12.4.2 When accessing Discretionary Release Time, Teachers will demonstrate a shared awareness and responsibility for student and teacher learning and safety as per The Education Act, 1995 and teacher professional codes.
- 12.12.4.3 Discretionary Release Time days shall not be paid out or carried over.
Updated: 2025-09-15