CLASS SIZE AND OVERAGE COMPENSATION. Because class size ratios, pupil-teacher ratios, and support and special teacher ratios are important to the learning process, and affect teacher welfare, it is the intent of the Board to maintain the best ratios possible consistent with quality education, the Board's responsibility to the will of the taxpayer, and State Department of Education standards. If any significant changes are contemplated, both the Association and Board will attempt to reach mutual agreement; however, the Board has the final decision-making authority. To address these shared objectives the Board shall make a good faith effort to assign students according to the ratios below, starting with the 2008-09 school year. (These ratios shall not apply to art, music and physical education classes in Grades K-12.):
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