Class Size and Load. The following parameters shall be met unless the Board of Education must enact a Reduction in Force.
Class Size and Load. 1. It is recognized by the Board and the Association that pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program.
Class Size and Load. 11.01 The Association and the Board recognize that student-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program.
Class Size and Load. A. Class size in grades K-3 should be twenty-five (25) students or less. The person in charge of pupil assignments for the district shall attempt to balance class size on a district-wide basis as geographical factors will allow.
Class Size and Load. 29.01 It is recognized by the Association and the Board of Education that pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program.
Class Size and Load. An online education course shall be assigned a load factor and class size standards on the same basis as a traditional course including large class accommodations and the number of preparations.
Class Size and Load. A. Student-teacher ratios shall be determined by dividing the school membership by the number of full-time teachers or equivalent. When individual class or subject area maximums must be exceeded, the principal and teacher(s) involved shall submit a written proposal to the Superintendent toward a solution to the problem. The Board and/or Superintendent will respond with an approval or an alternative plan with a specified time for the resolution of the problem. Personnel not normally assigned to instructional duties such as administrative staff, guidance counselor, librarians, etc. are not to be counted in determining pupil-teacher ratios. However, each full-time teacher aide or paraprofessional shall be credited as ½ full-time equivalent teacher, and each full-time clerical aide shall be counted full-time teacher. Student-teacher ratio – There is one (1) full time teacher or equivalent for each 18 students membership in Pre-K; for each 18 students in membership in grades K-3; for each 22 students in grades 4-8; and 25 students in grades 9-12, at the end of the second attendance month of school. Media Centers: Membership Specialist Clerks 250-399 1 or 1 400-600 1 0 601-900 1 1 901-1200 1 3
Class Size and Load. A. The Board will follow the laws of the State of Ohio governing teacher-pupil ratio. The Board understands the importance of smaller class sizes. Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms will be kept as close to twenty (20) students per classroom as possible. The Board will provide paraprofessional services when needed, as determined by the building Principal, with input from grade-level teachers. Elementary teachers in the areas of Art, General Music, and Physical Education shall not be assigned double classes if it results in more than twenty- five (25) students unless requested by the teacher on a voluntary, unpaid basis.
Class Size and Load. The Board shall strive to maintain teacher-pupil teaching load as equitable as possible. The Board also agrees to maintain class size in accordance with the requirements of State Board of Education Minimum Standards.
Class Size and Load. The Board shall adhere to state minimum standards in establishing class size and load. It is the intent of the Board to make every effort to balance class size and load within a building and within subject areas. Furthermore, the Board will make every effort to assign a bargaining unit member a schedule requiring the fewest number of preparations as possible.
