Classroom Preparation. Teachers shall have at least one- half (1/2) of the day to spend in their classrooms as determined by the annual calendar.
Classroom Preparation. Before the first instructional day of each school year, full-time certified professional employees whose primary work responsibility is delivering instruction to students (i.e., teachers, counselors, and librarians) may choose to work an optional 7.5 hours in their work location to individually prepare for the opening of a new school year. This time may, at the employee’s discretion, be used to prepare the physical classroom environment, plan, complete professional development (including HCS compliance courses), or to prepare instructional materials and resources for use with students. Professional employees opting to work this time will receive $100.00 upon submitting documentation to the building administrator.
Classroom Preparation. Teachers shall receive a minimum of two (2) consecutive, uninterrupted hours for preparing the physical space of their classrooms on one of the Institute Days prior to the planned student walk through day.
Classroom Preparation. All elementary teachers (PreK-5) will receive compensation at 1/200 of class and step for classroom preparation prior to the opening day of school when the District believes there is a need for such additional work provided, however, that in no event shall such compensation exceed the following per day rate unless the teacher is changing school, grade level, or classroom. 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 $413.96 $422.24 $430.68 $439.29 $448.08 At least two weeks prior to the opening day of school a teacher may submit a written request to prepare their classroom setting forth an explanation of the need for additional work to the building principal. Upon approval by the building principal and the Superintendent or their designee, the teacher will be compensated at the rate of 1/200 of that teacher's class and step for each day of approved work provided, however, that in no event shall such compensation exceed the following per day rate. 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 $413.96 $422.24 $430.68 $439.29 $448.08 Failure to receive written notification shall not be construed by the teacher as approval. If the building principal or Superintendent (or designee) rejects the proposal, the teacher may write to the Superintendent describing the necessity for the work. The decision of the Superintendent as to the need for such additional work shall be final and binding. Notwithstanding the above, elementary classroom teachers (K-5) shall receive compensation for one day at 1/200 of class and step for preparation of their classrooms prior to the first day of school provided, however, that in no event shall such compensation exceed the following per day date. 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 $413.96 $422.24 $430.68 $439.29 $448.08 Such teachers shall notify their principal at least two weeks prior to the opening day of school of their intention to prepare their classroom, indicating the date. The principal's approval shall be limited to the specific date of such classroom preparation.
Classroom Preparation. 8.1 Considers abilities, interests, and present performance levels of students in planning.
Classroom Preparation. All bargaining unit members shall have, at a minimum, the three (3) consecutive, full workdays immediately preceding the first day of pupil attendance of each school year for their individual use in preparing their classroom or office. If needed, only one (1) three hour meeting may be called on day one or day two of the three days preceding the first day of pupil attendance for department or group meetings to ensure a smooth opening of school. On the day immediately preceding the first day of pupil attendance there will be no meetings scheduled or held for any reason.
Classroom Preparation. Teachers and paraprofessionals shall be required to work three hours preparing their classrooms for the beginning of the school year between August 16, 2013 and September 20, 2013 when their respective buildings are otherwise open. Teachers and paraprofessionals shall submit a written certification to their principal/headmaster indicating the date(s) and hours worked by September 20, 2013. In witnesses whereof, the parties hereto have caused their names to be subscribed as the duly authorized officers and representatives on this day of February 2013.
