Nelson County Schools understands the importance of supporting its employees through difficult times. We’re pleased to announce the implementation of a bereavement leave policy for all full-time certified and classified personnel who receive benefits. This policy aims to provide employees with the necessary time to grieve, attend to funeral arrangements, and handle related personal and legal matters following the death of a loved one.

• Up to two (2) paid bereavement days for the death of an immediate family member. Immediate family is defined as a spouse/domestic partner, child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child), parent (including stepparent or legal guardian), sibling (including step siblings), or grandchild.

• Up to one (1) bereavement day for the death of a close relative, defined as a sibling-in-law, parent-in-law, or grandparent.

Bereavement days are to be taken on scheduled work days and should generally be used within seven (7) days of the death, unless otherwise agreed upon with the employee's manager. These days can be used consecutively or non-consecutively as needed.

It is important to note that bereavement days do not roll over from school year to school year and cannot be transferred to another employee. Employees needing to request bereavement days must contact the Human Resources Department. In situations where additional time off is required, employees may utilize accrued sick leave, personal days, or non-contract days. Employees are asked to notify their manager as soon as possible of a family member's or close associate's death, and Nelson County Schools reserves the right to request documentation such as an obituary or death certificate in certain circumstances.