ARTICLE XIII PERSONAL INJURY

East Greenwich School District

13-1. The School Committee shall obtain and maintain a policy in compliance with the Workmen's Compensation law of the State of Rhode Island for all teachers.

13-2. Any loss resulting from personal injury, caused by an assault on a teacher in the course of employment shall be covered primarily by Workmen's Compensation Insurance, and secondarily by any other applicable insurance policy or benefits provided by the School Committee.

13-3. In the event such coverage does not adequately cover the costs or expenses incurred, the teacher may submit the unpaid balance of the claim to the Committee for consideration, including salary up to the full amount lost, for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the date of injury. No part of such absences shall be charged to their annual sick leave.