ARTICLE VIII
Vacations And Holidays
A. In-School Work Year.
1. Regular Contract. The in-school work year for employees contracted on a nine month basis shall not exceed one hundred ninety-two (192) days.
2. Definition of In-School Work Year. The in-school work year shall include days when pupils are in attendance, orientation days and any other days on which employee attendance is required.
3. Nonattendance. Employee attendance shall not be required whenever student attendance is not required due to inclement weather or other emergency closings.
B. Holidays. The regular and extended contract of employees shall include four paid holidays. Such holidays shall include Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Memorial Day. January 2 shall be a vacation day. No employee shall be required to perform duties on any of the above days.