PROCEDURE ON CLASS SIZE Clause Samples
The PROCEDURE ON CLASS SIZE clause establishes the rules and processes for determining and managing the number of students assigned to each class. Typically, it outlines maximum and minimum class sizes, the steps to be taken if enrollment exceeds or falls below these thresholds, and the roles of administrators and teachers in adjusting class rosters. This clause ensures that class sizes remain manageable, supporting effective teaching and learning while addressing staffing and resource allocation concerns.
PROCEDURE ON CLASS SIZE. CASE LOAD
21-1. The office of instruction and each individual elementary building principal will monitor class enrollments on the basis of review of the weekly enrollment reports to the district office.
21-2. Recommendations for additional aide or teacher positions shall be made only after input from the teacher, principal and HR representative and consideration of such factors as available classroom space, budget limitations, availability of applicants, the number of positions approved by the Board, and other considerations that may be pertinent.
21-3. Recommendations for the addition of a teacher aide or the addition of a classroom teacher will be made by the appropriate director and the principal of a building, when the criteria for such actions are met, to the Superintendent. When a request is made to access FTE for adding positions, priority is given to K-2.
21-4. The Superintendent may authorize the employment of additional aides of teachers within the number of approved positions authorized by the Board when recommendations meet the established criteria for such action. When a recommendation is received which would result in exceeding the number of approved positions, the Superintendent shall report the matter to the Board and request approval of an additional position.
21-5. Principals may post anticipated openings after five consecutive school days, after getting approval from Human Resources.
21-6. For Special Education caseload procedures, see Addendum F. 21-7. Criteria for adding positions in the Elementary Schools:
a. When the kindergarten enrollment in any elementary school totals 25 students in each section, for a total of 50 students, (such enrollment level to be maintained for a minimum of two consecutive weeks), a third section of one half day kindergarten shall be created. An additional half time teacher will be assigned to that section, provided classroom space is available. (refer to 21-2) When the kindergarten enrollment in a one round class is 25 students (such enrollment level to be maintained for minimum of two consecutive weeks on the weekly enrollment reports to the district office) an aide will be added. An additional teacher will be assigned when the class size reaches 30 provided classroom space is available. Target ranges for kindergarten class sizes are 18-22. (refer to 21-2) If no additional space is available, a full time aide will be employed to assist the teacher in both of the two half day sections assigned.
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PROCEDURE ON CLASS SIZE. CASE LOAD
21-1. The office of instruction and each individual elementary building principal will monitor class enrollments on the basis of review of the weekly enrollment reports to the district office.
21-2. Recommendations for additional aide or teacher positions shall be made only after input from the teacher, principal and HR representative and consideration of such factors as available classroom space, budget limitations, availability of applicants, the number of positions approved by the Board, and other considerations that may be pertinent.
21-3. Recommendations for the addition of a teacher aide or the addition of a classroom teacher will be made by the appropriate director and the principal of a building, when the criteria for such actions are met, to the Superintendent. When a request is made to access FTE for adding positions, priority is given to K-2.
21-4. The Superintendent may authorize the employment of additional aides of teachers within the number of approved positions authorized by the Board when recommendations meet the established criteria for such action. When a recommendation is received which would result in exceeding the number of approved positions, the Superintendent shall report the matter to the Board and request approval of an additional position.
21-5. Principals may post anticipated openings after five consecutive school days, after getting approval from Human Resources.