Common use of Elementary Parent/Guardian Conferences Clause in Contracts

Elementary Parent/Guardian Conferences. The parents of each elementary school child, beginning with kindergarten, shall be entitled to no fewer than two (2) parent-teacher conferences per school year. The parents of kindergarten children shall be entitled to not less than one (1) parent-teacher conference per school year for half-day (1/2) session and not less than two (2) for full-day sessions. Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that teachers shall not continue as in the past, to schedule individual conferences in addition to those provided for herein with a parent where the parent or teacher requests such a conference because of problems concerning the pupil. i. Though not required, each teacher shall make a reasonable effort to complete first conferences before winter break and second conferences before April 30. ii. Each teacher shall at his/her option schedule morning, noon-time, afternoon, evening, and weekend conference appointments that are convenient to the teacher and the parent. Telephone conferencing is acceptable only when the teacher and parent agree that after reasonable effort, they are unable to schedule a face-to-face conference. iii. In the event that further legislation is enacted concerning parent- teacher conferences, the Union shall, during the term of the Agreement, have the right to reopen negotiations on this section.