Common use of CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER WORKLOAD Clause in Contracts

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.1.5 A class which includes students with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties or special needs shall be smaller than D.1.1, the number to be determined through consultation and consensus among the teacher, the principal and District staff, and to reflect the support services provided. The flexibility factor expressed in D.1.4 shall not apply. D.1.6 A lab oriented science class or workshop where student safety is a factor shall be limited to 24 students provided space and workstations are available. D.1.7 The Board agrees that the requirements of the class size maximums set out above in D.1.1 will be given paramount consideration when determining the annual budget of the District. D.1.8 A larger grouping of students may be requested by the teacher to fulfill a particular educational purpose, such request to be in writing with a copy to the Association.

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. 1212 Local language: D.1.1 1. The Board and the Association agree to the following recognize that striving for lower class sizes is an educational priority and, further, recognize that class size maximumsis 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 curriculum being presented to students; d. the need for, and availability of, resources for district support; coordination and administrative services; e. physical restrictions in terms of facilities and equipment; and; f. secondary school programming and graduation requirements. 2. The Board agrees to provide sufficient teachers to achieve, at the school level, average class sizes as follows: ** ** * Split/Primary Intermediate (Grades 3 & Grade 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 -7 26 students 15 Grade 8-10 28 students ** * ** Special Education (Low Incidence/High Cost) Secondary English/French Immersion Language Arts MultiGrade 11-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.12 28 students Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits any grades 4 a combined 3/4 class to 24 students.] 3. The above notwithstanding, the following class size maximums shall apply to the following specific types of classes: Special Education (Low Incidence-High Cost 12 students Rehabilitation Classes 15 students Special Education (High Incidence-Low Cost) 12 students 4. No Grade 4-12 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;district shall exceed thirty (30) students 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 5. The number of students in compliance with class size limits as in D.1.1a laboratory, except for D.1.8. D.1.4 After September 30 of each year the size of the class shop or other specialized program shall not exceed the maximum set out in D.1.1 by more than 2 studentsnumber which can be safely accommodated. D.1.5 A class which includes students with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties or special needs 6. Every reasonable attempt shall be smaller made to recognize the impact upon the classroom setting of those students identified on Ministry Form 1513 as ``Low Incidence –High Cost`` (L1/HC) and to provide class sizes lower than D.1.1, the number to maxima specified in classes where such students are enrolled. The size of such a class shall be determined through consultation and consensus among with the teacher, the principal and District staffdistrict staff and, and to further, shall reflect the nature and extent of additional support services being provided. The flexibility factor expressed in D.1.4 No such class shall not apply. D.1.6 A lab oriented science class have more than two (2) LIIHC special needs students enrolled on a regular full-time basis. In the case of junior or workshop senior secondary classes where student safety is a factor shall more than 2 LI/HC students must be limited enrolled due to 24 students provided space and workstations are available. D.1.7 The Board agrees that the requirements of the timetabling limitations, these class size maximums set out above in D.1.1 will shall be derived by subtracting the number of LIIHC students from the contractual class size maximum of 30 In emergency situations, a Principal may assign a student to a classroom on an interim basis for a maximum of two (2) weeks where, in the opinion of the Principal, no other immediate, practical alternative exists. Wherever possible, teachers shall be given paramount consideration when determining at least one (1) day notice of such an emergency placement. For the annual budget purposes of the Districtthis article only, class sizes shall be established for elementary and secondary schools by October 1. D.1.8 A larger grouping 7. In the event that a Home Education student is placed in a class or classroom, that student shall be included for the purpose of students may be requested by determining class size under the teacher to fulfill a particular educational purpose, such request to be in writing with a copy to the Associationprovisions of Article D.1 (Class Size and Teacher Workload).

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 NoXx. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX NoXx. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX NoXx. 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.1.5 A class which includes students with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties or special needs shall be smaller than D.1.1, the number to be determined through consultation and consensus among the teacher, the principal and District staff, and to reflect the support services provided. The flexibility factor expressed in D.1.4 shall not apply. D.1.6 A lab oriented science class or workshop where student safety is a factor shall be limited to 24 students provided space and workstations are available. D.1.7 The Board agrees that the requirements of the class size maximums set out above in D.1.1 will be given paramount consideration when determining the annual budget of the District. D.1.8 A larger grouping of students may be requested by the teacher to fulfill a particular educational purpose, such request to be in writing with a copy to the Association.

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 NoXx. 12 Grade 2 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX NoXx. 12 Grade 3 Shall not exceed 22 students XXX NoXx. 1212 Local language: D.1.1 1. The Board and the Association agree to the following recognize that striving for lower class sizes is an educational priority and, further, recognize that class size maximumsis 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 curriculum being presented to students; d. the need for, and availability of, resources for district support; coordination and administrative services; e. physical restrictions in terms of facilities and equipment; and; f. secondary school programming and graduation requirements. 2. The Board agrees to provide sufficient teachers to achieve, at the school level, average class sizes as follows: ** ** * Split/Primary Intermediate (Grades 3 & Grade 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 -7 26 students 15 Grade 8-10 28 students ** * ** Special Education (Low Incidence/High Cost) Secondary English/French Immersion Language Arts MultiGrade 11-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.12 28 students Section 76.1 Class Size of the School Act as amended also applies that currently limits any grades 4 a combined 3/4 class to 24 students.] 3. The above notwithstanding, the following class size maximums shall apply to the following specific types of classes: Special Education (Low Incidence-High Cost 12 students Rehabilitation Classes 15 students Special Education (High Incidence-Low Cost) 12 students 4. No Grade 4-12 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;district shall exceed thirty (30) students 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 5. The number of students in compliance with class size limits as in D.1.1a laboratory, except for D.1.8. D.1.4 After September 30 of each year the size of the class shop or other specialized program shall not exceed the maximum set out in D.1.1 by more than 2 studentsnumber which can be safely accommodated. D.1.5 A class which includes students with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties or special needs 6. Every reasonable attempt shall be smaller made to recognize the impact upon the classroom setting of those students identified on Ministry Form 1513 as ``Low Incidence –High Cost`` (L1/HC) and to provide class sizes lower than D.1.1, the number to maxima specified in classes where such students are enrolled. The size of such a class shall be determined through consultation and consensus among with the teacher, the principal and District staffdistrict staff and, and to further, shall reflect the nature and extent of additional support services being provided. The flexibility factor expressed in D.1.4 No such class shall not apply. D.1.6 A lab oriented science class have more than two (2) LIIHC special needs students enrolled on a regular full-time basis. In the case of junior or workshop senior secondary classes where student safety is a factor shall more than 2 LI/HC students must be limited enrolled due to 24 students provided space and workstations are available. D.1.7 The Board agrees that the requirements of the timetabling limitations, these class size maximums set out above in D.1.1 will shall be derived by subtracting the number of LIIHC students from the contractual class size maximum of 30 In emergency situations, a Principal may assign a student to a classroom on an interim basis for a maximum of two (2) weeks where, in the opinion of the Principal, no other immediate, practical alternative exists. Wherever possible, teachers shall be given paramount consideration when determining at least one (1) day notice of such an emergency placement. For the annual budget purposes of the Districtthis article only, class sizes shall be established for elementary and secondary schools by October 1. D.1.8 A larger grouping 7. In the event that a Home Education student is placed in a class or classroom, that student shall be included for the purpose of students may be requested by determining class size under the teacher to fulfill a particular educational purpose, such request to be in writing with a copy to the Associationprovisions of Article D.1 (Class Size and Teacher Workload).