Common use of Classroom Teacher Assignment Clause in Contracts

Classroom Teacher Assignment. 12.10.1 Classroom teachers shall be given written notice of his/her tentative assignment for the following school year no later than the first Friday in June. Such tentative assignment shall include tentative grade, class, subject, and room assignment. 12.10.1.1 The principal shall have an individual conference with the teacher, regarding his/her assignment in the event of changes. 12.10.1.2 Changes in assignment shall be made on a voluntary basis whenever possible and must be in writing. 12.10.1.3 The elementary school draft grade level teacher assignments and the secondary school draft master programs including teacher assignments, shall be completed with input from the Faculty Council and all interested staff by May 31st. The Faculty Council at each high school and middle school shall receive a copy of the draft Master Schedule by June 1st and shall provide any recommendations regarding the draft Master Schedule not later than June 5th. 12.10.1.4 Should it be necessary to change the assignment during the summer or Intersession, the unit member shall be notified in writing at his/her address of record by the school administrator/designee. Written notification shall be made to an alternative location if requested by the unit member. Subsequently any changes in the grade level or final master program shall be reviewed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.5 Room assignment decisions shall be made in consultation with the Faculty Council. Necessary changes in room assignments, which occur during the summer or intersession, shall subsequently be discussed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.6 If a teacher is reassigned to another grade level or subject area, that teacher shall not be assigned another grade level or subject area for at least two (2) years, unless by mutual agreement. 12.10.2 The desirability of minimizing the number of different preparations is recognized. Except in exigent circumstances and appropriate to the educational program, the preparations for elementary classroom teachers shall be limited to official enrollees in one class. For secondary teachers, the preparations shall be limited to two. 12.10.2.1 For secondary teachers, preparations shall be determined as follows: 12.10.2.1.1 A secondary teacher who teaches a core class to a single grade level, and another separate single class, will be deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.2 Multiple grade levels in a single class for a single subject will be counted as one preparation. 12.10.2.1.3 Music and Art teachers at all levels are deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.4 Teaching different levels of ELD, PE, or sheltered courses does not count as different preparations. 12.10.2.1.5 A sheltered class taught as part of a regular course (e.g. Sheltered Algebra I and Algebra I) will count as a single preparation. 12.10.2.1.6 Any preparation that results in a unit member being paid a stipend is not deemed a preparation. 12.10.2.1.7 The list above is illustrative, not exhaustive. 12.10.2.2 If there are no exigent circumstances, or any additional preparations are not appropriate to the educational program, a unit member shall be paid for more than two preparations as follows: 12.10.2.2.1 For one additional preparation: in the ensuing year the teacher will not have any more than two preparations. 12.10.2.2.2 For two additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $500 per semester. 12.10.2.2.3 For three additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $1000 per semester. 12.10.2.2.4 The amounts to be paid will be prorated by semester. 12.10.3 To ensure students are taught by teachers working within their area of competence; a teacher shall not be assigned outside the scope of his/her teaching certificate and/or his/her major or minor fields of study. 12.10.4 Teachers whose schedules include assignment to more than one school shall not be required to engage in an unreasonable amount of inter-school travel. Teachers who are required to travel shall be eligible for mileage reimbursement as set forth in Section 24.18. Such teachers shall be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. 12.10.5 The Superintendent shall assign all newly appointed personnel to specific positions within that subject area and/or grade level for which the Board has authorized employment. New employees shall receive notice of assignments as soon as practical.

Classroom Teacher Assignment. 12.10.1 Classroom teachers shall be given written notice of his/her tentative assignment for the following school year no later than the first Friday in June. Such tentative assignment shall include tentative grade, class, subject, and room assignment. 12.10.1.1 The principal Principal/Site Leader shall have an individual conference with the teacher, regarding his/her assignment in the event of changes. 12.10.1.2 Changes in assignment shall be made on a voluntary basis whenever possible and must be in writing. 12.10.1.3 The elementary school draft grade level teacher assignments and the secondary school draft master programs including teacher assignments, shall be completed with input from the Faculty Council and all interested staff by May 31st. The Faculty Council at each high school and middle school shall receive a copy of the draft Master Schedule by June 1st and shall provide any recommendations regarding the draft Master Schedule not later than June 5th. 12.10.1.4 Should it be necessary to change the assignment during the summer or Intersession, the unit member shall be notified in writing at his/her address of record by the school administrator/designee. Written notification shall be made to an alternative location if requested by the unit member. Subsequently any changes in the grade level or final master program shall be reviewed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.5 Room assignment decisions shall be made in consultation with the Faculty Council. Necessary changes in room assignments, which occur during the summer or intersession, shall subsequently be discussed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.6 If a teacher is reassigned to another grade level or subject area, that teacher shall not be assigned another grade level or subject area for at least two (2) years, unless by mutual agreement. 12.10.1.7 Volunteers shall be considered before involuntarily assigning members to combination classes. Unit members shall not be involuntarily assigned to a combination class in consecutive years except in an emergency or for extenuating circumstances. 12.10.2 The desirability of minimizing the number of different preparations is recognized. Except in exigent circumstances and appropriate to the educational program, the preparations for elementary classroom teachers shall be limited to official enrollees in one class. For secondary teachers, the preparations shall be limited to two. 12.10.2.1 For secondary teachers, preparations shall be determined as follows: 12.10.2.1.1 A secondary teacher who teaches a core class to a single grade level, and another separate single class, will be deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.2 Multiple grade levels in a single class for a single subject will be counted as one preparation. 12.10.2.1.3 Music and Art teachers at all levels are deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.4 Teaching different levels of ELD, PE, or sheltered courses does not count as different preparations. 12.10.2.1.5 A sheltered class taught as part of a regular course (e.g. Sheltered Algebra I and Algebra I) will count as a single preparation. 12.10.2.1.6 Any preparation that results in a unit member being paid a stipend is not deemed a preparation. 12.10.2.1.7 The list above is illustrative, not exhaustive. 12.10.2.2 If there are no exigent circumstances, or any additional preparations are not appropriate to the educational program, a unit member shall be paid for more than two preparations as follows: 12.10.2.2.1 For one additional preparation: in the ensuing year the teacher will not have any more than two preparations. 12.10.2.2.2 For two additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $500 per semester. 12.10.2.2.3 For three additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $1000 per semester. 12.10.2.2.4 The amounts to be paid will be prorated by semester. 12.10.3 To ensure students are taught by teachers working within their area of competence; a teacher shall not be assigned outside the scope of his/her teaching certificate and/or his/her major or minor fields of study. 12.10.4 Teachers whose schedules include assignment to more than one school shall not be required to engage in an unreasonable amount of inter-school travel. Teachers who are required to travel shall be eligible for mileage reimbursement as set forth in Section 24.18. Such teachers shall be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. 12.10.5 The Superintendent shall assign all newly appointed personnel to specific positions within that subject area and/or grade level for which the Board has authorized employment. New employees shall receive notice of assignments as soon as practical.

Classroom Teacher Assignment. 12.10.1 Classroom teachers shall be given written notice of his/her their tentative assignment for the following school year no later than ten (10) days prior to the first Friday in Junelast student day of the school year. Such tentative assignment shall include tentative grade, class, subject, and room assignment. 12.10.1.1 The principal Principal/Site Leader shall have an individual conference with the teacher, regarding his/her their assignment in the event of changes. 12.10.1.2 Changes in assignment shall be made on a voluntary basis whenever possible and must be in writing. 12.10.1.3 The elementary school draft grade level teacher assignments and the secondary school draft master programs including teacher assignments, shall be completed with input from the Faculty Council and all interested staff by May 31stfifteen (15) days prior to the last student day of the school year. The Faculty Council at each high school and middle school shall receive a copy of the draft Master Schedule by June 1st fifteen (15) days prior to the last student day of the school year and shall provide any recommendations regarding the draft Master Schedule not later than June 5thten (10) days prior to the last student day of the school year. 12.10.1.4 Should it be necessary to change the assignment during the summer or Intersession, the unit member shall be notified in writing at his/her their address of record by the school administrator/designee. Written notification shall be made to an alternative location if requested by the unit member. Subsequently any changes in the grade level or final master program shall be reviewed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.5 Room assignment decisions shall be made in consultation with the Faculty Council. Necessary changes in room assignments, which occur during the summer or intersession, shall subsequently be discussed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.6 If a teacher is reassigned to another grade level or subject area, that teacher shall not be assigned another grade level or subject area for at least two (2) years, unless by mutual agreement. 12.10.1.7 Volunteers shall be considered before involuntarily assigning members to combination classes. Unit members shall not be involuntarily assigned to a combination class in consecutive years except in an emergency or for extenuating circumstances. 12.10.2 The desirability of minimizing the number of different preparations is recognized. Except in exigent circumstances and appropriate to the educational program, the preparations for elementary classroom teachers shall be limited to official enrollees in one class. For secondary teachers, the preparations shall be limited to two. 12.10.2.1 For secondary teachers, preparations shall be determined as follows: 12.10.2.1.1 A secondary teacher who teaches a core class to a single grade level, and another separate single class, will be deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.2 Multiple grade levels in a single class for a single subject will be counted as one preparation. 12.10.2.1.3 Music and Art teachers at all levels are deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.4 Teaching different levels of ELD, PE, or sheltered courses does not count as different preparations. 12.10.2.1.5 A sheltered class taught as part of a regular course (e.g. Sheltered Algebra I and Algebra I) will count as a single preparation. 12.10.2.1.6 Any preparation that results in a unit member being paid a stipend is not deemed a preparation. 12.10.2.1.7 The list above is illustrative, not exhaustive. 12.10.2.2 If there are no exigent circumstances, or any additional preparations are not appropriate to the educational program, a unit member shall be paid for more than two preparations as follows: 12.10.2.2.1 For one additional preparation: in the ensuing year the teacher will not have any more than two preparations. 12.10.2.2.2 For two additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $500 per semester. 12.10.2.2.3 For three additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $1000 per semester. 12.10.2.2.4 The amounts to be paid will be prorated by semester. 12.10.3 To ensure students are taught by teachers working within their area of competence; a teacher shall not be assigned outside the scope of his/her their teaching certificate and/or his/her their major or minor fields of study. 12.10.4 Teachers whose schedules include assignment to more than one school shall not be required to engage in an unreasonable amount of inter-school travel. Teachers who are required to travel shall be eligible for mileage reimbursement as set forth in Section 24.1824.17. Such teachers shall be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. 12.10.5 The Superintendent shall assign all newly appointed personnel to specific positions within that subject area and/or grade level for which the Board has authorized employment. New employees shall receive notice of assignments as soon as practical.

Classroom Teacher Assignment. 12.10.1 Classroom teachers shall be given written notice of his/her their tentative assignment for the following school year no later than ten (10) days prior to the first Friday in Junelast student day of the school year. Such tentative assignment shall include tentative grade, class, subject, and room assignment. 12.10.1.1 The principal Principal/Site Leader shall have an individual conference with the teacher, regarding his/her their assignment in the event of changes. 12.10.1.2 Changes in assignment shall be made on a voluntary basis whenever possible and must be in writing. 12.10.1.3 The elementary school draft grade level teacher assignments and the secondary school draft master programs including teacher assignments, shall be completed with input from the Faculty Council and all interested staff by May 31stfifteen (15) days prior to the last student day of the school year. The Faculty Council at each high school and middle school shall receive a copy of the draft Master Schedule by June 1st fifteen (15) days prior to the last student day of the school year and shall provide any recommendations regarding the draft Master Schedule not later than June 5thten (10) days prior to the last student day of the school year. 12.10.1.4 Should it be necessary to change the assignment during the summer or Intersession, the unit member shall be notified in writing at his/her their address of record by the school administrator/designee. Written notification shall be made to an alternative location if requested by the unit member. Subsequently any changes in the grade level or final master program shall be reviewed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.5 Room assignment decisions shall be made in consultation with the Faculty Council. Necessary changes in room assignments, which occur during the summer or intersession, shall subsequently be discussed with the Faculty Council. 12.10.1.6 If a teacher is reassigned to another grade level or subject area, that teacher shall not be assigned another grade level or subject area for at least two (2) years, unless by mutual agreement. 12.10.1.7 Volunteers shall be considered before involuntarily assigning members to combination classes. Unit members shall not be involuntarily assigned to a combination class in consecutive years except in an emergency or for extenuating circumstances. 12.10.2 The desirability of minimizing the number of different preparations is recognized. Except in exigent circumstances and appropriate to the educational program, the preparations for elementary classroom teachers shall be limited to official enrollees in one class. For secondary teachers, the preparations shall be limited to two. 12.10.2.1 For secondary teachers, preparations shall be determined as follows: 12.10.2.1.1 A secondary teacher who teaches a core class to a single grade level, and another separate single class, will be deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.2 Multiple grade levels in a single class for a single subject will be counted as one preparation. 12.10.2.1.3 Music and Art teachers at all levels are deemed to have 2 preparations. 12.10.2.1.4 Teaching different levels of ELD, PE, or sheltered courses does not count as different preparations. 12.10.2.1.5 A sheltered class taught as part of a regular course (e.g. Sheltered Algebra I and Algebra I) will count as a single preparation. 12.10.2.1.6 Any preparation that results in a unit member being paid a stipend is not deemed a preparation. 12.10.2.1.7 The list above is illustrative, not exhaustive. 12.10.2.2 If there are no exigent circumstances, or any additional preparations are not appropriate to the educational program, a unit member shall be paid for more than two preparations as follows: 12.10.2.2.1 For one additional preparation: in the ensuing year the teacher will not have any more than two preparations. 12.10.2.2.2 For two additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $500 per semester. 12.10.2.2.3 For three additional preparations: The District will pay the teacher an additional $1000 per semester. 12.10.2.2.4 The amounts to be paid will be prorated by semester. 12.10.3 To ensure students are taught by teachers working within their area of competence; a teacher shall not be assigned outside the scope of his/her their teaching certificate and/or his/her their major or minor fields of study. 12.10.4 Teachers whose schedules include assignment to more than one school shall not be required to engage in an unreasonable amount of inter-school travel. Teachers who are required to travel shall be eligible for mileage reimbursement as set forth in Section 24.18. Such teachers shall be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. 12.10.5 The Superintendent shall assign all newly appointed personnel to specific positions within that subject area and/or grade level for which the Board has authorized employment. New employees shall receive notice of assignments as soon as practical.