Common use of Expanded Studies Program Clause in Contracts

Expanded Studies Program. The Expanded Studies Program is a talent development program designed to help students develop their talents in a stimulating and challenging environment. Teachers will be invited to submit proposals for specific classes. The notice of this opportunity will include a deadline for submitting proposals. These proposals will be reviewed by the Talent Development Committee who will recommend to the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, teachers for employment on a supplemental service contract. The seven-member (7-member) Talent Development Committee will consist of the Director of Talent Development, three (3) administrators appointed by the Superintendent, and three (3) teachers appointed by the President of the Xxxxxxx Teachers’ Federation. [This provision was not bargained and has been included for informational purposes only.] Teachers employed in the Expanded Studies Program will be compensated at their hourly rate of pay. In the event a teacher is absent from a scheduled instructional period of the program at the request of the Employer in order to participate in student-related activities or professional development activities, the teacher shall not incur a loss of pay.