ARTICLE XVII
Bereavement

G. Bereavement
 
In addition to sick leave, a Teacher shall be allowed, at his/her option, up to four (4) days per occurrence without loss of pay for an absence due to a death in the immediate family or of any designated person sharing the Teacher's residence on a permanent basis. If the first day is on a Monday, one additional bereavement day will be allowed. Immediate family is defined as parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandparents-in-law, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, and legal guardians.