CLASS SIZE AND ASSIGNMENTS Sample Clauses
The "Class Size and Assignments" clause establishes guidelines for the maximum number of students permitted in a class and the process for assigning students or teachers to specific classes. Typically, it sets limits on class enrollment to ensure manageable group sizes and may outline criteria or procedures for how students are distributed among classes or how teaching assignments are determined. This clause helps maintain an effective learning environment by preventing overcrowding and ensuring fair and organized allocation of educational resources.
CLASS SIZE AND ASSIGNMENTS. 1. The District and the Federation agree that low class size can lead to increased academic proficiency and improved social emotional competency. Although the District retains the right to load classes at the maximum class size listed below, the District will make reasonable efforts to staff for classes that average 20:1 in Transitional Kindergarten, 24:1 in grades K-3, 28:1 in grades 4-5, and 30:1 in grades 6-8. Maximum Class Size: (Except P.E./Music) TK-3 28:1 TK-3 Multi-graded 26:1 4-5 30:1 4-5 Multi-graded 28:1 6-8 31:1 Special Education Caseload: RSP 28:1 (State Limit) Special Education Class Size: SDC 18:1 Special Education Caseload: SDC 18:1
2. Any class exceeding the contractual class size limit shall be adjusted within twenty-one
CLASS SIZE AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The Board and the Association recognize that class size is an important factor in good education, and will whenever possible, subject to space availability, administrative feasibility, financial ability, and all other educational considerations, attempt to keep class sizes within the maximums as recommended by the New York State Education Department. The recommended class sizes are: Pre K 2 - 15 1 - 3 20 - 24 4 - 5 24 - 27 6- 12 20 - 30 Efforts will be made by the building administrators to adjust class size in keeping with the above recommendations.
B. The Board of Education must fix duty hours for full-time teachers so that no teacher will be assigned continuous duty in excess of five (5) hours. Except in cases where the teacher agrees otherwise, a period of at least thirty (30) minutes, free from duties of any nature, will be provided for all teachers during the regularly scheduled lunch times. Teachers may leave the building during his/her lunch times. The teacher electing to leave during his/her lunch time should sign out and in at the building principal's office.
C. At the secondary level (6-12) each teacher shall have at least ninety-five (95) minutes of unassigned time per day. Unassigned time shall be defined as lunch and planning time. The remainder of the day shall be assigned as student contact time. Student contact time shall be defined as any time the teacher is responsible for instructing and/or supervising students.
D. In grades K-5, the building administrator will make a reasonable effort to schedule special periods so that every elementary teacher has one (1) special period a day which can be used for planning purposes. If additional special classes are available, the building administrator will endeavor to assign such classes in an equitable manner. Special circumstances and procedures relating to special groups will be determined at the local unit by the building administrator. At the elementary school, each teacher shall have at least one (1) planning period per day.
E. No secondary teacher shall be required to teach more than two (2) subject matter areas, e.g. mathematics and chemistry.
F. The district may place at least two (2) teachers plus an aide in each cafeteria for cafeteria supervision. If a teacher volunteers or is assigned for cafeteria duty during unassigned time, (s)he will receive the cafeteria duty stipend. If a teacher is assigned to cafeteria duty during what would be considered student contact time, (s)he will not ...
CLASS SIZE AND ASSIGNMENTS. The parties agree to the goal of quality education for the student and that to achieve this goal it is desirable to: (1) provide, maintain, and utilize appropriate school facilities; and (2) organize the school and the school day so that all employees, including administrators, have time and can use their energy to achieve this goal.
CLASS SIZE AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The Board and the Association recognize that class size is an important factor in good education, and will whenever possible, subject to space availability, administrative feasibility, financial ability, and all other educational considerations, attempt to keep class sizes within the maximums as recommended by the New York State Education Department. The recommended class sizes are: Pre K 2 - 15 Efforts will be made by the building administrators to adjust class size in keeping with the above recommendations.
B. The Board of Education must fix duty hours for full-time teachers so that no teacher will be assigned continuous duty in excess of five (5) hours. Except in cases where the teacher agrees otherwise, a period of at least thirty (30) minutes, free from duties of any nature, will be provided for all teachers during the regularly scheduled lunch times. Teachers may leave the building during his/her lunch times. The teacher electing to leave during his/her lunch time should sign out and in at the building principal's office.
C. At the secondary level (6-12) each teacher shall have at least ninety-five