Common use of Irregular Scheduling Clause in Contracts

Irregular Scheduling. 1. The parties recognize that certain post-secondary, district-level and/or special programs may require variations in scheduling. Such irregular scheduling shall be voluntary and may be used when insufficient student enrollment exists, based on current program standards, to justify a regular assignment of an employee. a. Student Minimums in Career Technical and Adult General Education Programs shall be determined by school based administration. Exceptions to the standards shall be considered on an individual program basis. b. When a need for an irregular schedule exists, the administrator shall meet with the affected employee at least ten duty days prior to said assignment. Volunteers shall be sought first. When certification and job experience are equal, preference shall be given to the most senior employee who volunteers. If no volunteers are available, then the administrator shall select the least senior qualified employee eligible for a teaching assignment in the affected area. The affected employee may request a review of other options which might modify the need for split shifts. c. An employee who is assigned an irregular schedule shall be informed of the reason for and the specific duration of the assignment. Within 45 student contact days, the program will be re-evaluated. The duration may be extended because of specific program needs for the remainder of the school year. There shall be no expectation of such extended hours from year to year. If sufficient enrollment then exists, the employee shall be returned to a regular schedule. 2. Employees other than those on split shifts, who work flexible hours within the regular work day shall be given compensatory time so that they do not work in excess of 37½ hours per week. If the work week is extended beyond 37½ hours in order not to disrupt the quality of a program, the excess hours shall be accrued under the provisions of Section B.1.a.