ARTICLE 10 TEACHER PROTECTION

Lincoln School District

Section 1.

All members of the bargaining unit shall be subject to the provisions of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island with respect to workers' compensation In the event of work-related Injuries.

Section 2. Work Related Injuries

a. A teacher receiving workers’ compensation benefits shall be granted leave with full pay. This full pay shall be reduced by the amount the teacher actually receives as a result of workers’ compensation.

b. For job-connected injuries, teachers will be required to submit a doctor’s certificate after three (3) days of consecutive absence. After five (5) days of consecutive absence, the Lincoln School Department may require an examination by a doctor of the Committee’s choice.

Section 3. Fair Dismissal Policy

Should Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the General Laws of Rhode Island be amended or repealed, then the due process procedure contained therein shall immediately become part of this Agreement.