Common use of On-Site and In Classrooms Clause in Contracts

On-Site and In Classrooms. 6.1.1 Unless otherwise approved in advance by a site administrator, teachers shall be on-site at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the school day (“First Bell”) except for the comprehensive high school teachers who shall be on site at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the opening of their session. a. Except for DK-5 scheduled yard supervision, the District shall not assign supervision duties during those times. 6.1.2 DK-5 teachers shall be in the classroom at least five (5) minutes before the start of class. a. This shall not apply to those teachers who have been assigned to other school activities at that time. b. In cases of rain or extreme cold, DK-5 teachers shall be in their teaching station at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the convening of their class. 6.1.3 Unit members are required to be on campus during the normal work day, except: a. during their duty-free lunch; and b. during their preparation period – when advance notification is provided to the site administrator or designee pursuant to site procedures communicated to all unit members. The expectation is that staff are present during their on-site preparation period absent extenuating circumstances or to perform curricular related tasks.