Common use of Class Load Clause in Contracts

Class Load. The following guidelines shall be followed in an attempt to maintain an appropriate pupil- teacher ratio: A. No more than twenty-eight (28) students shall be assigned to a kindergarten classroom, twenty-four (24) students assigned to a combination classroom, twenty-one (21) students assigned to a primary (junior first) grade classroom, nor more than thirty (30) students in any first through twelfth grade regular classroom. B. In the event that the class size limitation specified in Section A of this Article are exceeded, teachers of self-contained classrooms (students are present with the same teacher all day) shall be reimbursed at the rate of $10.00 per day ($5.00 per half day) for each student over the maximum. Teachers of departmentalized courses shall receive $3.00 per class period per day for each student over the maximum. Special education teachers in inclusive classrooms are not eligible for overload pay. C. If overload conditions exist class sizes may not exceed the following: 1. Up to twenty-six (26) students may be scheduled into first through sixth grade combination classrooms, twenty-two (22) in the primary classroom, and thirty-two (32) in first through twelfth grade regular classrooms. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (33) 2. Up to thirty-four (34) students in grades seven through twelve may be scheduled into a regular classroom during the time that a special education teacher is assigned to assist special education students in the regular education classroom. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (35) 3. In specialty classes such as physical education, band, vocal music, computers, art, shop, small engine repair, technology labs, and so forth, the class size limitations in Section A of this Article shall be waived. In such classes, the class size limitation shall be increased or decreased as determined by the facilities available and conditions conclusive to a safe and appropriate learning environment. D. Overload rates as described in Section B would be paid for those days when the actual enrollment of the class as shown by the office roster exceeds the specified limit. Overload pay will not be provided for days upon which class is not held or canceled for any reason. Daily attendance shall not be used to calculate overload pay. E. Teachers who voluntarily combine classes or groups of students for the purpose of team teaching, providing large group instruction, or other instructional activities shall have administrative approval and shall not be eligible for overload compensation as described in this Article, unless the teacher(s) regular class size otherwise qualified him/her for such compensation. F. It is the responsibility of the teacher(s) to report all overloads to their building principal on each pay date. The building principal shall be responsible for approving all requests for compensation in accordance with the terms of this Article prior to payment. Payment for overloads shall be made on regular pay periods. Failure to report overloads on this basis may result in forfeiture of the teacher(s) eligibility for overload payments. G. In the event that the administration is unable to comply with the provisions of this Article due to circumstances beyond the District’s control, a committee with representation from the Association and administration will meet within five (5) school days to determine a mutually agreeable course of action. If necessary, this committee shall make recommendation(s) to the superintendent and the Board. This recommendation shall be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Class Load. The following guidelines shall be followed in an attempt to maintain an appropriate pupil- teacher ratio: A. No more than twenty-eight (28) students shall be assigned to a kindergarten classroom, twenty-four (24) students assigned to a combination classroom, twenty-one (21) students assigned to a primary (junior first) grade classroom, nor more than thirty (30) students in any first through twelfth grade regular classroom. B. In the event that the class size limitation specified in Section A of this Article are exceeded, teachers of self-contained classrooms (students are present with the same teacher all day) shall be reimbursed at the rate of $10.00 per day ($5.00 per half day) for each student over the maximum. Teachers of departmentalized courses shall receive $3.00 per class period per day for each student over the maximum. Special education teachers in inclusive classrooms are not eligible for overload pay. C. If overload conditions exist class sizes may not exceed the following: 1. Up to twenty-six (26) students may be scheduled into first through sixth grade combination classrooms, twenty-two (22) in the primary classroom, and thirty-two (32) in first through twelfth grade regular classrooms. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (33) 2. Up to thirty-four (34) students in grades seven through twelve may be scheduled into a regular classroom during the time that a special education teacher is assigned to assist special education students in the regular education classroom. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (35) 3. In specialty classes such as physical education, band, vocal music, computers, art, shop, small engine repair, technology labs, and so forth, the class size limitations in Section A of this Article shall be waived. In such classes, the class size limitation shall be increased or decreased as determined by the facilities available and conditions conclusive to a safe and appropriate learning environment. D. Overload rates as described in Section B would be paid for those days when the actual enrollment of the class as shown by the office roster exceeds the specified limit. Overload pay will not be provided for days upon which class is not held or canceled for any reason. Daily attendance shall not be used to calculate overload pay. E. Teachers who voluntarily combine classes or groups of students for the purpose of team teaching, providing large group instruction, or other instructional activities shall have administrative approval and shall not be eligible for overload compensation as described in this Article, unless the teacher(s) regular class size otherwise qualified him/her for such compensation. F. It is the responsibility of the teacher(s) to report all overloads to their building principal on each pay date. The building principal shall be responsible for approving all requests for compensation in accordance with the terms of this Article prior to payment. Payment for overloads shall be made on regular pay periods. Failure to report overloads on this basis may result in forfeiture of the teacher(s) eligibility for overload payments. G. In the event that the administration is unable to comply with the provisions of this Article due to circumstances beyond the District’s control, a committee with representation from the Association and administration will meet within five (5) school days to determine a mutually agreeable course of action. If necessary, this committee shall make recommendation(s) to the superintendent and the Board. This recommendation shall be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.