Assignment of Overloads. An overload is defined as an extra class that will be taught on the prep hour of a full time teacher. It is understood that teaching an overload is a last resort after exploring other scheduling options. The parties agree that the following criteria will be used when teachers are asked to teach an overload: • All properly licensed teachers currently teaching in the department and building in which the overload becomes available during the school year will be notified of the overload opportunity. • Teachers will notify the principal of his/her interest in the overload within 2 days of the principal’s notification. • The principal, in consultation with the department head or leadership, will make the selection for the overload. • Probationary teachers will not be assigned an overload except in unique circumstances and after consultation with the Federation President, administration and the affected teacher. • If no teacher is available within the building and department, the overload shall be opened up to all teachers within the bargaining unit. • Overloads will not become part of a teacher’s regular entitlement.
