Common use of Class Composition Clause in Contracts

Class Composition. When determining class lists, building principals will take into consideration the effect of student needs on class size. The type of adaptations needed to meet the individualized learning needs of recognized student populations (IEP, 504, and ELL, but excluding gifted) will be important factors when determining class assignments. In an effort to balance student needs with high quality instructional practices and research, class assignments will be formulated with a goal of including these recognized student populations (IEP, 504, and ELL) up to 33% of the total class list. 504 students referred to in this section are only those who have an educational component in their 504 plan. A. For the duration of this Agreement, a joint Administration/Association Class Composition Committee shall be established. Co-Chairpersons of the Class Composition Committee shall be the Association President/designee and the Superintendent/designee. In addition, the Association President/designee shall appoint four (4) members to the Committee. The Superintendent/ designee shall also appoint four (4) members. The Class Composition Committee shall: 1. Review the class composition data to analyze class composition in accordance with this section. 2. Determine underlying factors contributing to successfully achieving or failing to achieve the class composition goal. 3. Develop and provide recommendations for strategies designed to meet the class composition goal or to further the educational and developmental needs of students. 4. Provide timely recommendations, strategies, or solutions to the Superintendent for his/her consideration, as applicable. 5. Convene as often as necessary as determined by at least one of the Co- Chairpersons to achieve the committee requirements outlined herein. 6. Each of the Co-Chairpersons may invite additional participants to any committee meeting as necessary to provide information to the committee. 7. Maintain meeting minutes to distribute via email to all unit members and administrators to provide for increased communication and awareness District-wide. B. PLEA appointed members shall be eligible for committee rate of pay for participating outside of the contractual work day.

Class Composition. When determining class lists, building principals will take into consideration the effect of student needs on class size. The type of adaptations needed to meet the individualized learning needs of recognized student populations (IEP, 504, and ELL, but excluding gifted) will be important factors when determining class assignments. In an effort to balance student needs with high quality instructional practices and research, class assignments will be formulated with a goal of including these recognized student populations (IEP, 504, and ELL) up to 33% of the total class list. 504 students referred to in this section are only those who have an educational component in their 504 plan. A. For the duration of this Agreement, a A joint Administration/Association Class Composition Committee shall be established. Co-Chairpersons of the Class Composition Committee shall be the Association President/designee and the Superintendent/designee. In addition, the Association President/designee shall appoint four (4) members to the Committee. The Superintendent/ designee shall also appoint four (4) members. The Class Composition Committee shall: 1. Review the class composition data to analyze class composition in accordance with this section. 2. Determine underlying factors contributing to successfully achieving or failing to achieve the class composition goal. 3. Develop and provide recommendations for strategies designed to meet the class composition goal or to further the educational and developmental needs of students. 4. Provide timely recommendations, strategies, or solutions to the Superintendent for his/her consideration, as applicable. 5. Convene as often as necessary as determined by at least one of the Co- Chairpersons to achieve the committee requirements outlined herein. 6. Each of the Co-Chairpersons may invite additional participants to any committee meeting as necessary to provide information to the committee. 7. Maintain meeting minutes to distribute via email to all unit members and administrators to provide for increased communication and awareness District-wide. B. PLEA X. XXXX appointed members shall be eligible for committee rate of pay for participating outside of the contractual work day.

Class Composition. When determining class lists, building principals will take into consideration the effect of student needs on class size. The type of adaptations needed to meet the individualized learning needs of recognized student populations (IEP, 504, and ELL, but excluding gifted) will be important factors when determining class assignments. In an effort to balance student needs with high quality instructional practices and research, class assignments will be formulated with a goal of including these recognized student populations (IEP, 504, and ELL) up to 33% of the total class list. 504 students referred to in this section are only those who have an educational component in their 504 plan. A. For the duration of this Agreement, a A joint Administration/Association Class Composition Committee shall be established. Co-Chairpersons of the Class Composition Committee shall be the Association President/designee and the Superintendent/designee. In addition, the Association President/designee shall appoint four (4) members to the Committee. The Superintendent/ designee shall also appoint four (4) members. The Class Composition Committee shall: 1. Review the class composition data to analyze class composition in accordance with this section. 2. Determine underlying factors contributing to successfully achieving or failing to achieve the class composition goal. 3. Develop and provide recommendations for strategies designed to meet the class composition goal or to further the educational and developmental needs of students. 4. Provide timely recommendations, strategies, or solutions to the Superintendent for his/her consideration, as applicable. 5. Convene as often as necessary as determined by at least one of the Co- Chairpersons to achieve the committee requirements outlined herein. 6. Each of the Co-Chairpersons may invite additional participants to any committee meeting as necessary to provide information to the committee. 7. Maintain meeting minutes to distribute via email to all unit members and administrators to provide for increased communication and awareness District-wide. B. PLEA appointed members shall be eligible for committee rate of pay for participating outside of the contractual work day.