Common use of Class Size and Teaching Conditions Clause in Contracts

Class Size and Teaching Conditions. A. The parties recognize that optimum school facilities for both student and employee are desirable to insure the high quality of education that is the goal of both the union and the employer. It is also acknowledged that the primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is to teach, and that the organization of the school and the school day should be directed toward ensuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. B. Because the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered wherever possible to meet the following maximum standards but in no event shall it exceed the following maximum standards except in traditional large group instruction or experimental classes and where the administration meets with the Association and the affected employee (s) to explore all avenues of alleviating the excessive class size. Elementary Schools: Academic classes K-3 28 4-6 30 Secondary Schools: Academic classes 7-12 35 Typing 7-12 45 Art classes 7-12 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx 6- 8 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx 9-12 25 Vocational classes 9-12 Maximum State Requirement Physical Education 7-12 If one class in Gym (One Teacher) 45 If two classes are in Gym (Two Teachers) 70 Swimming State Guidelines Elementary Art, Physical Education and Music classes shall consist of one classroom unit per session. C. Should it be necessary to increase the maximum class size as stated in Section B above, the teacher will be compensated an additional .02% (two hundredths of a percent) of the Master’s Maximum salary per additional student on a daily basis until such time that the class size is lowered to the maximum size. The number of overload students in any elementary grade level or secondary course shall not collectively on average exceed two (2). D. The administration will as for volunteers to take a student overload beyond the number of two. In the event there are no volunteers, the administration may assign the overload student (s) in excess of two (2). In no event will a teacher have more than two (2) overload students in excess of the maximum class size for more than two

Class Size and Teaching Conditions. A. The parties recognize that optimum school facilities for both student and employee are desirable to insure ensure the high quality of education that is the goal of both the union and the employer. It is also acknowledged that the primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is to teach, and that the organization of the school and the school day should be directed toward ensuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. B. Because the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered wherever whenever possible to meet the following maximum standards but in no event shall it exceed the he following maximum standards except in traditional large group instruction or experimental classes and where the administration meets with the Association and the affected employee (s) to explore all avenues of alleviating the excessive class size. Elementary Schools: If a secondary teacher is assigned more than one (1) preparation during the same class period, the total number of students in the combined class period shall adhere to the same class size limits as a single prep class. Academic/Specials classes Kindergarten 27 Specials classes shall consist of one classroom unit per session plus any appropriately mainstreamed students. In specials classes using lab stations or equipment, the number of students assigned to the class will not exceed the number of stations or amount of equipment available. Academic classes K-3 28 4-Classes Grade 6 30 Secondary Schools: Academic classes Classes Grades 7-12 35 Typing 7-12 45 Art classes Classes Grades 7-12 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx 6- Grades 6-8 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Grades 9-12 25 Vocational classes Classes Grades 9-12 Maximum State Requirement Physical Education Grades 7-12 If one class One Class in Gym (One Teacher) 45 If two classes are Two Classes in Gym (Two Teachers) 70 Swimming State Guidelines Elementary Art, Physical Education and Music classes shall consist of one classroom unit per session.70 C. Should it be necessary to increase the maximum class size as stated in Section B A above, the teacher will be compensated an additional .02% (two hundredths of a percent) of the Master’s Maximum salary per additional student on a daily basis until such time that the class size is lowered to the maximum size. The number of overload students in any elementary grade level or secondary course shall not collectively on average exceed two (2). Compensation for co-taught classes with overloads will be shared between the two teachers. We agree that under no circumstances shall the daily compensation be over 1.0 FTE. D. The administration will as ask for volunteers to take a student overload beyond the number of two. In the event there are no volunteers, the administration may assign the overload student (sstudent(s) in excess of two (2). In no event will a teacher have more than two (2) overload students in excess of the maximum class size for more than twotwo (2) weeks. E. All monies due a bargaining unit member because of an overload shall be paid at the end of each semester/trimester. Act of God, professional development, teacher work days will not be counted toward overages.

Class Size and Teaching Conditions. A. The parties recognize that optimum school facilities for both student and employee are desirable to insure the high quality Board of education that is the goal of both the union Education and the employer. It is also acknowledged Association agree that the primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is to teach, and that the organization of the school and the school day class size should be directed toward ensuring that consistent with the energy standards of the teacher is primarily utilized to this endquality education. B. Because the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program, the The parties agree that the maximum number of students in grades 4-5 classrooms will not exceed twenty-seven (27) and the maximum number of students in each Pre-K-3 classroom will not exceed twenty-three (23) students. 1. In grades Pre-K through 5 Art, music and physical education will be subject to a class size should be lowered wherever possible to meet the following maximum standards but in no event shall it limit of forty (40) students. 2. Pre-K-5 teachers who exceed the following maximum standards class size limit by one (1) student after January 1st shall be paid $45.00 per day or a pro-rated amount for the percentage of the day that an additional student is assigned to the teacher (Appendix F). 3. No more than 35% of students assigned to any general or co-taught class shall be comprised of students on 504 or IEP’s (not including students on IEP’s for speech only). During the school year this percentage can be exceeded due to a change brought about by one (1) student. This provision does not apply to Pre-K classes. C. The parties agree that in grades 6-12 classes will be scheduled such that classroom teachers will not be assigned more than one hundred sixty-two (162) pupils in one (1) day for the purpose of instruction. Every reasonable effort shall be made to keep individual class sizes at no greater than thirty (30) students except in traditional large group instruction or experimental classes and where the teacher agrees to accept more than thirty (30) students. There shall be no reprisals against a grades 6-12 unit member who refuses to accept more than thirty (30) students. 1. Art and physical education will be subject to a class size limit of forty (40) students per teacher per class. 2. Music and other group activity classes will not be subject to a class size limit. 3. Classes may exceed the class size limit by agreement between the classroom teacher and the building principal. A SLEA representative may be included in the discussions between the classroom teacher and the building principal if requested by the unit member. 6-12 teachers who agree to exceed the individual class or daily pupil limit shall be paid $45.00 per day for 1-5 additional students. Unit members will not be paid more than $45.00 per day for exceeding both the individual class and daily pupil limits. D. No more than 35% of students assigned to any general or co-taught class shall be comprised of students on 504 or IEP’s (not including students on IEP’s for speech only). During the school year this percentage can be exceeded due to a change brought about by one (1) student. The administration meets will make every effort to make classroom assignments and develop schedules which are in full compliance with the provisions of this Article. Should overages occur, all necessary adjustments shall be made within five (5) student days after the administration has been properly notified. E. The Employer shall be responsible to ensure and maintain conditions of employment that are free of hazards that are causing or are likely to cause an accident, injury or illness to employees. The Employer’s Occupational Safety and Health Program shall comply with the requirements of the basic program elements of the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety & Health. F. The Board of Education and Association recognize the increasing student populations at the Middle School and High School may necessitate staggered scheduling wherein, at the high school for example, the student day could change from eight (8) to nine (9) periods. Such a staggered schedule would cause some unit members to work periods one through eight (1 through 8) while the remaining unit members work periods two through nine (2 through 9). If the Board of Education determines that staggered scheduling will not resolve the crowded student population problem the parties agree to reopen negotiations only for the purpose of determining a different flexible schedule. The provisions of Article 1 - Negotiations Agreement, Section (I), shall apply in order to carry out bargaining; however, if the parties are unable to reach agreement on a new schedule before July 1st of each school year in question, the status quo shall be maintained for that school year. G. Representatives of the bargaining unit appointed by the Association and the affected employee (s) Administration of each building will plan for the contingencies of utility failures, leaks, extreme temperatures and other items as agreed upon. A plan and time limits will be developed by the building administration and unit members appointed by the Association from that building by consensus and will include the option of removal to explore all avenues of alleviating the excessive class size. Elementary Schools: Academic classes K-3 28 4-6 30 Secondary Schools: Academic classes 7-12 35 Typing 7-12 45 Art classes 7-12 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx 6- 8 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx 9-12 25 Vocational classes 9-12 Maximum State Requirement Physical Education 7-12 If one class in Gym (One Teacher) 45 If two classes alternative sites where supervision and facilities are in Gym (Two Teachers) 70 Swimming State Guidelines Elementary Art, Physical Education and Music classes shall consist of one classroom unit per sessionavailable. C. Should it H. All unit members shall have a duty-free uninterrupted lunch period each day of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes as required by the Ohio Revised Code. I. Each teacher at the elementary level shall be necessary provided with a preparation conference period of forty (40) consecutive minutes per day and each teacher at the middle school and high school shall be provided with a preparation/conference period equal to increase the maximum a class size as stated in Section B above, the teacher will period each day. Travel time shall not be compensated an additional .02% (two hundredths of considered a percent) part of the Master’s Maximum salary per additional student on a daily basis until such time that the class size is lowered to the maximum size. The number of overload students in any elementary grade level or secondary course shall not collectively on average exceed two (2). D. The administration will as for volunteers to take a student overload beyond the number of twoassigned planning/conference time. In the event there are no volunteersa class day is shortened, the planning/conference period will be reduced accordingly. J. All grading periods shall end on the last student day of the week. Grades for grading periods 1-3 will be due by 11:59 p.m. on the second (2nd) day students are in attendance following the end of the grading period. Grades for the final grading period will be due on the last teacher workday. At the conclusion of the fourth (4th) nine (9) week grading period, unit members may give students final tests not more than five (5) working days before the last student day of the school year. K. Bargaining unit members shall check e-mails daily. L. Bargaining unit members will use progress book to post grades and/or comments bi-weekly for parent viewing. M. An IT person will be designated for each building. N. No later than August 1st of each school year, the Director of Curriculum, the Assistant Superintendent or designee, shall inform all unit members the professional development calendar for the upcoming school year. 1. No later than April of each school year, unit members shall be surveyed as to their wants and needs regarding professional development. 2. The survey results will be used to inform administration in identifying and developing areas of professional development to provide staff with the greatest opportunity for learning and growth, both individually and collectively. 3. Professional development/planning days may assign the overload student (s) in excess of two (2)be differentiated. In no event will a teacher Unit members may have more than two one option to choose from on any given professional development/planning day. 4. The Administration shall be responsible for planning and delivering quality professional development on eight (2) overload students 8) days as set forth in excess of the maximum class size for more than twoArticle 19 – School Year/School Day.

Class Size and Teaching Conditions. A. The parties recognize that optimum school facilities for both student and employee are desirable to insure the high quality of education that is the goal of both the union and the employer. It is also acknowledged that the primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is to teach, and that the organization of the school and the school day should be directed toward ensuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. B. Because the of pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered wherever whenever possible to meet the following maximum standards but in no event shall it exceed the he following maximum standards except in traditional large group instruction or experimental classes and where the administration meets with the Association and the affected employee (s) to explore all avenues of alleviating the excessive class size. Elementary Schools: Academic Academic/Specials classes K-3 28 4-6 30 Kindergarten 27 Specials classes shall consist of one classroom unit per session plus any appropriately mainstreamed students. In specials classes using lab stations or equipment, the number of students assigned to the class will not exceed the number of stations or amount of equipment available. Secondary Schools: Academic classes Classes Grade 6 30 Academic Classes Grades 7-12 35 Typing 7-12 45 Art classes Classes Grades 7-12 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx 6- Grades 6-8 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Grades 9-12 25 Vocational classes Classes Grades 9-12 Maximum State Requirement Physical Education Grades 7-12 If one class One Class in Gym (One Teacher) 45 If two classes are Two Classes in Gym (Two Teachers) 70 Swimming State Guidelines Elementary Art, Physical Education and Music classes shall consist of one classroom unit per session. C. Should it be necessary to increase the maximum class size as stated in Section B above, the teacher will be compensated an additional .02% (two hundredths of a percent) of the Master’s Maximum salary per additional student on a daily basis until such time that the class size is lowered to the maximum size. The number of overload students in any elementary grade level or secondary course shall not collectively on average exceed two (2). Compensation for co-taught classes with overloads will be shared between the two teachers. We agree that under no circumstances shall the daily compensation be over 1.0 FTE. D. The administration will as for volunteers to take a student overload beyond the number of two. In the event there are no volunteers, the administration may assign the overload student (s) in excess of two (2). In no event will a teacher have more than two (2) overload students in excess of the maximum class size for more than two