12.12 Other Leaves

  • 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.