CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Local language:
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Local language:
1. Maximum class sizes shall be: Multi – Intermediate 27 Intermediate Single Grade 29 Secondary English, Science Lab Class 28 Home Economics 26 Industrial Education 24 Other Secondary Classes 29 Special Education High Incidence 15 Low Incidence 10
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits a combined 3/4 class to 24 students.]
2. The integration of students with low incidence special needs will result in a smaller class size by at least one (1) less than the numbers listed above. The class size maximums will be reduced 1:1:1 for up to a maximum of three integrated students. However, if a teacher assistant (not a personal attendant) were assigned to the class/teacher, then the reduction of maximums would be 1:1 for the first student and a further reduction of one (1) for the third student.
3. Classes may exceed the maximums in the following circumstances:
a. band, choir, or P.E. where the teacher has so requested;
b. class size maximums may be exceeded by up to two (2) students but in no instance will a secondary teaching load exceed 196 pupils.
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits any grades 4 to 12 class to 30 students unless it is appropriate for student learning (See section.76.1.(2.1).a), or a prescribed category of class (See section.76.1.(2.1).b). ]
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12
D.1.1 The Board and the Association agree to the following class size maximums: ** ** * Split/Primary Intermediate (Grades 3 & 4) Intermediate Class (Grades 4 & 5) Split/Multi Intermediate Class (Grades 4 & 5)) Middle School Class Middle School Split Class Special Education (High Incidence/Low Cost) 24 students 27 students 25 students 29 students 26 students 15 students ** * ** Special Education (Low Incidence/High Cost) Secondary English/French Immersion Language Arts Multi-Programmed/Minimum Essentials (Gr. 9-12) Any other class (Grade 9 through 12) 10 students 27 students 25 students 30 students Total Middle/Secondary Weekly Teaching Load 200 students *Includes appropriate support services. **The flexibility factor in D.1.4 shall not apply.
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits any grades 4 to 12 class to 30 students unless it is appropriate for student learning (See section.76.1.(2.1).a), or a prescribed category of class (See section.76.1.(2.1).b). ]
D.1.2 It is agreed that class size is affected by various factors including but not limited to the following:
a) variations in the size of school populations;
b) the range of student needs and abilities;
c) the nature of the curriculum being presented to the students;
d) the range and extent of services other than classroom teaching;
e) the physical restrictions of equipment and space, particularly in specialty subject areas; and
f) secondary school programming to complete course or subject requirements for graduation.
D.1.3 A school staff including administration will develop the class organization which best utilizes professional staff and serves the needs of students in compliance with class size limits as in D.1.1, except for D.1.8.
D.1.4 After September 30 of each year the size of the class shall not exceed the maximum set out in D.1.1 by more than 2 students.
D.1....
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. School District administration will determine class size and Teacher workload using "Standards for Accreditation of Montana Schools” as minimum standards. Teachers who are required to travel to perform duties at more than one School District building during the work day will not be required to perform more non-instructional duties (e.g. bus duty, playground supervision, etc.) than non-traveling Teachers. School District administration will strive to provide these traveling Teachers with adequate preparation time.
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX No. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12
1. The professional teaching staff shall be allocated within the district according to Board Policy No. 501. (Policy included for information purposes only)
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits:
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Local language:
1. Maximum sizes for regularly scheduled classes shall be: Intermediate Multi-age 26 students Intermediate Traditional 28 students Intermediate Traditional (split) 28 students "Secondary" English 28 students Home Economics 24 students Junior Science 28 students Senior Science 24 students Computer 24 students Life Skills 26 students Technical Ed. Lab. (I.E. Lab.) 22 students Special Education: High Incidence 15 students Low incidence 10 students Any Other Class 30 students
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits a combined 3/4 class to 24 students.]
a. Teachers of Kindergarten students shall be entitled to design and implement a gradual entry program involving altered hours and the phasing in of small groups of children. Such programs shall be completed within the first two (2) weeks of September start.
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Local language:
1. The Board and the Union agree that, subject to the further conditions below, the maximum class sizes for regularly scheduled classes shall be:
a. Kindergarten/Gr. 1 split 16
b. Grade 3/4 split 22 c. Primary split class 20 d. Intermediate class 30 e. Intermediate split class 25 f. Secondary classes (other than those listed specifically below) 30 g. Science 8, 9, 10 24 h. Biology 11 & 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Earth Science 11 Geology 12 Physics 11 & 12 24 i. Home Economics (foods or textiles) 24 j. Industrial Education (auto, metalwork, 24 drafting, power mechanics, woodwork)
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX No. 12 Local language:
D.1.1. The parties agree to the following class size guidelines.
D.1.2. Maximum sizes for regularly scheduled classes shall be: Target Limit Intermediate & Graduation 28 30 Intermediate / Graduation Split 25 27 Special Class - 12 (or less if required by Ministry of Education guidelines)
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits a combined 3/4 class to 24 students.]
Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits any grades 4 to 12 class to 30 students unless it is appropriate for student learning (See section.76.1.(2.1).a), or a prescribed category of class (See section.76.1.(2.1).b). ]
D.1.3. Classes shall be smaller than the size stated above when they are significantly affected by students with special needs for whom no other assistance has been provided.
D.1.4. The number of students in a laboratory, shop, or other specialized classroom shall not exceed the number for which the facility was designed.
CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD. Note: This table is a summary of the K-3 class size limits and is provided for reference only. The parties must refer to the language in full when applying the collective agreement. In particular, parties should review Letter of Understanding No. 12 Re: Agreement Regarding Restoration of Class Size, Composition, Ratios and Ancillary Language (“XXX No. 12”) Class Size provisions – paragraphs 6 – 9. Kindergarten Shall not exceed 20 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 1 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX Xx. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX Xx. 12
1. It is recognized that the composition of a class, class size and the duties of a teacher are factors which affect the day-to-day ability of the teacher to function effectively.