Common use of Length of Day Clause in Contracts

Length of Day. The workday for certified teachers shall be seven (7) hours and forty (40) minutes. It is recognized that the total school program at each school includes such events as plays, athletics, music programs, open-houses, parent-teacher conferences and programs, faculty meetings and all other similar types of school functions and programs. From time to time the Superintendent or building Principal may require a change in the daily hours for employees and also may require an employee to attend the above- designated functions and programs if the employee is not on a leave of absence as provided in this Agreement. Duties at plays, athletic events and music programs shall be assigned by the Principal on an equitable basis. An employee may be required to attend all faculty meetings unless excused by the building Principal or unless the employee is on a leave of absence as provided in this Agreement. Employees may be required to perform a maximum of two (2) duties in addition to open house outside of the normal contract day.