Common use of Class Load Clause in Contracts

Class Load. 1. The teaching load of a teacher of the secondary school (six through twelve) will be limited to not more than five (5) preparations of different subject areas and/or levels. R: 03 2. It is recognized by the Board that the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program. The Board agrees to continue its efforts to keep class sizes acceptable as dictated by the financial condition of the district, the building facilities available, the availability of qualified teachers and the best interest of the district as deemed administratively feasible. The general class size will be established by the subject taught. For most classroom teaching situations requiring one teacher, the student-teacher ratio may be 25-l. It is further recommended that no secondary class exceed 35 students and no elementary class exceed 30 students. The District-wide ratio for students to teacher is recommended to be 25 to l. In determining the ratio the following certified personnel shall be excluded: counselors, library media specialists, special education teachers, art teachers, elementary music personnel, elementary physical education personnel, speech therapists, and any administrative personnel. R: 03 3. Whenever a teacher’s class size is greater than the 30 or 35 stated above, or is not in compliance with state or federal regulations, or contains three (3) or more included students (Examples: Special Education, Title I, Alternative Ed., English Language Learners) at any one time, and/or a teacher recognizes that the needs of the students are not being adequately met because of class size, that teacher may, after the first ten (10) school days of the semester communicate with his/her principal the relief sought. If the principal does not agree to the teacher’s recommended relief within five (5) school days, the teacher may proceed to #6. R: 89, 06, 09 4. In reviewing a class size problem, the principal may consider the following: a. Number of students in each class b. Number of classes being taught by the teacher

Class Load. 1. The teaching load of a teacher of the secondary school (six through twelve) will be limited to not more than five (5) preparations of different subject areas and/or levels. R: 03 2. It is recognized by the Board that the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program. The Board agrees to continue its efforts to keep class sizes acceptable as dictated by the financial condition of the district, the building facilities available, the availability of qualified teachers and the best interest of the district as deemed administratively feasible. The general class size will be established by the subject taught. For most classroom teaching situations requiring one teacher, the student-teacher ratio may be 25-l. It is further recommended that no secondary class exceed 35 students and no elementary class exceed 30 students. The District-wide ratio for students to teacher is recommended to be 25 to l. In determining the ratio the following certified personnel shall be excluded: counselors, library media specialists, special education teachers, art teachers, elementary music personnel, elementary physical education personnel, speech therapists, and any administrative personnel. R: 03 3. Whenever a teacher’s class size is greater than the 30 or 35 stated above, or is not in compliance with state or federal regulations, or contains three (3) or more included students (Examples: Special Education, Title I, Alternative Ed., English Language Learners) at any one time, and/or a teacher recognizes that the needs of the students are not being adequately met because of class size, that teacher may, after the first ten (10) school days of the semester communicate with his/her principal the relief sought. If the principal does not agree to the teacher’s recommended relief within five (5) school days, the teacher may proceed to #6. R: 89, 06, 09 4. In reviewing a class size problem, the principal may consider the following: a. Number of students in each class class b. Number of classes being taught by the teacher c. Building average d. Size of classroom or facility e. Shared classes f. Number of included students g. Instructional materials and equipment available h. Nature of subject and skills taught, i.e., basic or enrichment i. Availability of instructional support staff N:86 R: 06, 09 5. Alternative solutions are listed below: a. Assignment of a professional b. Reassignment of student(s) to another class or facility

Class Load. 1. The teaching load of a teacher of the secondary school (six through twelve) will be limited to not more than five (5) preparations of different subject areas and/or levels. R: 03. 2. It is recognized by the Board that the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program. The Board agrees to continue its efforts to keep class sizes acceptable as dictated by the financial condition of the district, the building facilities available, the availability of qualified teachers and the best interest of the district as deemed administratively feasible. The general class size will be established by the subject taught. For most classroom teaching situations requiring one teacher, the student-teacher ratio may be 25-l. It is further recommended that no secondary class exceed 35 students and no elementary class exceed 30 students. The District-wide ratio for students to teacher is recommended to be 25 to l. In determining the ratio the following certified personnel shall be excluded: counselors, library media specialists, special education teachers, art teachers, elementary music personnel, elementary physical education personnel, speech therapists, and any administrative personnel. R: 03: 3. Whenever a teacher’s class size is greater than the 30 or 35 stated above, or is not in compliance with state or federal regulations, or contains three (3) or more included students (Examples: Special Education, Title I, Alternative Ed., English Language Learners) at any one time, and/or a teacher recognizes that the needs of the students are not being adequately met because of class size, that teacher may, after the first ten (10) school days of the semester communicate with his/her principal the relief sought. If the principal does not agree to the teacher’s recommended relief within five (5) school days, the teacher may proceed to #6. R: 89, 06, 09 4. In reviewing a class size problem, the principal may consider the following: a. Number of students in each class b. Number of classes being taught by the teacher