Class Size/Staff Generators and Pupil Teacher Contacts (PTC) or equivalent. Where there is reference to Maximum Average Class Size or Staff Generators (excluding E-Learning credit courses), the local parties will replace the existing language with: For the purposes of staffing in grades 9 to 12 (excluding E-Learning credit courses), the board shall allocate a minimum staffing complement to achieve a maximum average class size consistent with prevailing class size regulations or 23 in the absence of such regulations.
Class Size/Staff Generators and Pupil Teacher Contacts (PTC) or equivalent i. Where there is reference to Maximum Average Class Size or Staff Generators (excluding E-Learning credit courses), the local parties will replace the existing language with: For the purposes of staffing in grades 9 to 12 (excluding E-Learning credit courses), the board shall allocate a minimum staffing complement to achieve a maximum average class size consistent with prevailing class size regulations or 23 in the absence of such regulations.
ii. Where there is reference to individual class size caps/guidelines/PTC or equivalent in the local terms the class size caps/guidelines/PTC or equivalent will be amended to accommodate the increase in average class size maxima, where necessary. The local parties shall engage in a discussion of the following:
a) Local parties may agree to amend local collective agreement class size language to accommodate the change in maximum average class size to 23:1.
b) Discussions may only include local language pertaining to class size and PTC or equivalent.
c) These discussions are not subject to local strike or lockout provisions and do not form part of local collective bargaining.
d) All reasonable requests for data related to class size will be shared by both parties.
Class Size/Staff Generators and Pupil Teacher Contacts (PTC) or equivalent i. Where there is reference to Maximum Average Class Size or Staff Generators (excluding E-Learning credit courses), the local parties will replace the existing language with: For the purposes of staffing in grades 9 to 12 (excluding E-Learning credit courses), the board shall allocate a minimum staffing complement to achieve a maximum average class size consistent with prevailing class size regulations or 23 in the absence of such regulations.
ii. Where there is reference to individual class size caps/guidelines/PTC or equivalent in the local terms the class size caps/guidelines/PTC or equivalent will be amended to
a) Local parties may agree to amend local collective agreement class size language to accommodate the change in maximum average class size to 23:1.
b) Discussions may only include local language pertaining to class size and PTC or equivalent.
c) These discussions are not subject to local strike or lockout provisions and do not form part of local collective bargaining.
d) All reasonable requests for data related to class size will be shared by both parties.
e) There shall be no change to local Special Education class size caps identified in section 31 of Regulation 298 under the Education Act.
f) Should the local parties be unable to reach agreement within two (2) weeks of the date of central ratification, the central default set out below will come into effect as of the 2020-2021 school year.
