Common use of Class Size and Composition Clause in Contracts

Class Size and Composition. A. Employees and administrators at each building will shape the process at that school for determining class makeup composition and size in striving to meet class size and student daily contact goals. Student contact refers to regular classroom teaching that involves diagnosis, planning and assessment. In determining class composition, employees and administrators will consider the needs of students with special needs, prior history from colleagues about the attention needed to meet student needs, the impact of a student on the class itself, and any other trait that would influence the ability to teach and learn. It is recognized that elementary, middle and high school have different structures that make the involvement of employees and administrators quantitatively and qualitatively different. Principals and employees at each school will develop a framework collaboratively that allows them to create the optimum learning environment with the resources that are available. Copies of that process will remain on file and readily available to staff members in the main office of the school. B. Employees and administrators agree that the following average class size and student daily contact goals are appropriate for providing a quality educational environment. Within existing budgetary constraints, the District shall attempt to maintain class sizes and student contacts as close to these goals as possible. 1. Kindergarten 18 2. First Grade 20 3. 2/3 22 4. 4/5/6 24 5. 7 – 12 classroom & arts 24 (144 total student contacts maximum on either a block or traditional daily schedule.)

Class Size and Composition. ‌ A. Employees and administrators at each building will shape the process at that school for determining class makeup composition and size in striving to meet class size and student daily contact goals. Student contact refers to regular classroom teaching that involves diagnosis, planning and assessment. In determining class composition, employees and administrators will consider the needs of students with special needs, prior history from colleagues about the attention needed to meet student needs, the impact of a student on the class itself, and any other trait that would influence the ability to teach and learn. It is recognized that elementary, middle and high school have different structures that make the involvement of employees and administrators quantitatively and qualitatively different. Principals and employees at each school will develop a framework collaboratively that allows them to create the optimum learning environment with the resources that are available. Copies of that process will remain on file and readily available to staff members in the main office of the school. B. Employees and administrators agree that the following average class size and student daily contact goals are appropriate for providing a quality educational environment. Within existing budgetary constraints, the District shall attempt to maintain class sizes and student contacts as close to these goals as possible. 1. Kindergarten 18 2. First Grade 20 3. 2/3 22 4. 4/5/6 24 5. 7 – 12 classroom & arts 24 (144 total student contacts maximum on either a block or traditional daily schedule.)

Class Size and Composition. A. Employees and administrators at each building will shape the process at that school for determining class makeup composition and size in striving to meet class size and student daily contact goals. Student contact refers to regular classroom teaching that involves diagnosis, planning and assessment. In determining class composition, employees and administrators will consider the needs of students with special needs, prior history from colleagues about the attention needed to meet student needs, the impact of a student on the class itself, and any other trait that would influence the ability to teach and learn. It is recognized that elementary, middle and high school have different structures that make the involvement of employees and administrators quantitatively and qualitatively different. Principals and employees at each school will develop a framework collaboratively that allows them to create the optimum learning environment with the resources that are available. Copies of that process will remain on file and readily available to staff members in the main office of the school. B. Employees and administrators agree that the following average class size and student daily contact goals are appropriate for providing a quality educational environment. Within existing budgetary constraints, the District shall attempt to maintain class sizes and student contacts as close to these goals as possible. 1. Kindergarten 18 2. First Grade 20 3. 2/3 22 4. 4/5/6 24 56. 7 – 12 classroom & arts 24 (144 total student contacts maximum on either a block or traditional daily schedule.)

Class Size and Composition. A. Employees and administrators at each building will shape the process at that school for determining class makeup composition and size in striving to meet class size and student daily contact goals. Student contact refers to regular classroom teaching that involves diagnosis, planning and assessment. In determining class composition, employees and administrators will consider the needs of students with special needs, prior history from colleagues about the attention needed to meet student needs, the impact of a student on the class itself, and any other trait that would influence the ability to teach and learn. It is recognized that elementary, middle and high school have different structures that make the involvement of employees and administrators quantitatively and qualitatively different. Principals and employees at each school will develop a framework collaboratively that allows them to create the optimum learning environment with the resources that are available. Copies of that process will remain on file and readily available to staff members in the main office of the school. B. Employees and administrators agree that the following average class size and student daily contact goals are appropriate for providing a quality educational environment. Within existing budgetary constraints, the District shall attempt to maintain class sizes and student contacts as close to these goals as possible. 1. Kindergarten 18 18 2. First Grade 20 3. 2/3 22 4. 4/5/6 24 5. 7 – 12 classroom & arts 24 (144 total student contacts maximum on either a block or traditional daily schedule.)