Pupil-Teacher Ratio. Pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program, and it is further recognized that normally it is desirable to have a lower pupil-teacher ratio in the primary elementary level than the upper elementary level. Recognizing these considerations, it is agreed to continue the effort to keep class sizes at a level at which the teaching process can be conducted most effectively subject to the financial resources of the District, availability of building facilities and qualified personnel and the overall best interest of the District.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (a) Elementary – The Board shall attempt to maintain an average ratio on a system- wide basis of 30 to 1. When an individual class load reaches 35, the administration shall attempt to reduce this number, with the exception of activity classes such as physical education and music which shall be limited to a maximum of 48.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. The Board and the Association agree that pupil-teacher ratio is the major determining factor in relation to hiring and retention of personnel, the utilization of present facilities, and any future construction or building programs in the District.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. A. For the duration of this Agreement job security shall be maintained by using the agreed to pupil-teacher ratio, with the following exceptions, base date as of June 30, 1978: There shall be one full-time librarian in each elementary school. There shall be one full-time librarian in each high school. There shall be one full-time librarian in Candlewood Middle School, and West Hollow Middle School. When a school closes, the librarian(s) position(s) may be eliminated.
B. Positions may be eliminated in the various tenure areas due to declining enrollment, based upon the following formula: *STAFFING RATIOS SUBJECT STUDENTS TEACHERS RATIOS K-6 6,053 262.0 23.10 Art (K-12) 12,448 28.6 435.24 Music (K-12) 12,448 36.0 345.77 Physical Ed. (K-12) 12,448 44.8 277.85 Guidance (K-12) 6,273 27.4 228.94 Special Ed. (K-12) 506 39.0 12.97 Secondary Academic (7-12) 6,273 261.6 23.97 Reading (K-12) 1,504 37.6 40.00 Speech 12,448 6.7 1,857.91 Business Education 2,368 8.8 125.95 Home and Careers 2,369 12.0 197.41 Technology 2,542 14.2 179.22 *without part-time teachers Secondary academic includes the following teaching areas: English, Foreign Language, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Health, Xxxx and Planetarium.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Education retains the right to abolish any vacant position arising by way of attrition related to the voluntary termination, resignation and/or death of an incumbent staff member. The Board, in such event, shall also have the right to keep the position vacant and shall be under no duty in the event of position abolishment and/or maintenance of a vacant position to hire a new employee to fill said vacant position. In addition to the foregoing, in the event a vacancy occurs during the course of the school year, by way of attrition arising from the death, voluntary termination and/or resignation of a staff member, the Board shall be permitted to fill said position on a temporary basis and shall not be obligated to continue the incumbent in said position during the next following school year and thereafter.
D. The Board shall be permitted to:
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. It is acknowledged that the primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is to teach, and that the organization of the school and the school day should be directed toward insuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. Because the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program, the parties agree that in no event shall class size exceed maximum standard of 25 students in grade K- 3 and 30 students in grades 4-12, except in traditional large group instruction or experimental classes where the Association has agreed in writing to exceed these limits. If, for any reason, class size exceeds thirty students in grades 4-12, the Board will hire, or appoint upon written request, an Adult Teacher Aide to work with the teacher for one hour per day, and an additional hour per day for each 5 students above 30 students. The Adult Teacher Aide will perform such non-instructional duties as are delegated by the supervising teacher. If for any reason, class size exceeds 25 students in grades K-3, the Board will hire or appoint (upon written request) an Adult Teacher Aide to work with the teacher for an average of 1/2 hour per day and as above if class size exceeds 30 students.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. The Parties recognize that the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program and every effort will be made to maintain minimum class size consistent with available funding. The building principal will monitor class sizes. Those classes with enrollments that are determined by the building principal, to be detrimental to the education of students, including taking into account "Class Size Provisions", will be reported to the superintendent for resolution. An "Action Statement" will be reported to the OEA President within 5 working days ofnotification by the principal.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. A. Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)
1. The following criteria will be used to determine staffing in the elementary schools:
(a) The base PTR will be 23.75. This will be adjusted downward as indicated. Base PRT Low SES* 23.75 0%-9.9% 22.25 10%-19.9% 20.75 20%-29.9% 20.00 30% or more *according to State and Federal guidelines.
(b) A further adjustment in the PTR will be based on pupil enrollment as indicated. Pupil Enrollment Drop in PTR Article XII: Pupil-Teacher Ratio 375-449 -0.5 300-374 -1.0 225-299 -1.5 Less than 225 -2.0 Under no circumstances will the District be expected to maintain PTR at less that 18-1. The kindergarten teachers of each elementary school will be included in the pupil-teacher ratio. For each two half-day kindergarten students, each school will add one student to its enrollment figures. Each full-day kindergarten student will be counted as one student.
2. Each secondary school (high school, junior high and middle school) will be staffed at a pupil teacher ratio of 18.65 to 1.
3. Professional staff in the elementary schools will not be increased more than 4.0 above the pupil-teacher ratio for that school as determined above. In the High School, XxXxxx, and Xxxxxxx the professional staffing will not fall below 21.65. In Xxxxxxx X Xxxxxx Elementary and the Xxxxxx Alternative Community School, the professional staffing will not fall below 25.00.
4. The employment of auxiliary personnel will be recommended by the professional staff of that attendance unit.
5. Staff in the Pupil Personnel Services Department will not be assigned as part of the teacher ratio. This group will be comprised of any counselors, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurse teachers, and dental hygienists. Assignment of personnel in the pupil personnel category will be made by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services working with members of this department and in cooperation with Principals and other various staff. Instrumental Music teachers at the elementary level and junior high also will be excluded from the ratio and assigned by the supervisor of Music instruction based on criteria developed by the Music department staff.
6. The number of half-time students enrolled in the BOCES program as of February 1 will be counted as 0.7 in the pupil-teacher ratio for each school for the following year. Any student attending BOCES less than half-time will be counted as follows: one hour at BOCES= 0.9; two hours at BOCES = 0.8. The num...
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. A. Pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program. The parties therefore agree that the class size will be as follows:
1. All elementary special education students will be counted on the regular teacher's class size count.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. The Board and the Association agree that class size is a factor in the quality of educational services. Therefore, the Board and Association agree that: All buildings shall adhere to local fire, building, and safety codes with regard to classroom occupancy. Subject to space availability, installation of experimental or innovative programs, budgetary limitations and availability of teachers:
Pupil-Teacher Ratio. The District recognizes the need for classroom efficiency and will attempt to maintain a sufficient number of teachers, specialists, and aides to provide amply for all students. The District will continue to assume the responsibility of providing a wholesome atmosphere for teaching a situation that is conducive to the most effective learning by students. The Royal Education Association and the Royal School Board both desire to provide the best possible education for all students. To this end, the Association and the Board acknowledge that distribution problems in class loads exist which creates problems for both teachers and students. To this end, the Association and the Board pledge to work cooperatively to place students where they will be best served by the teachers, taking into account such problems as non- or limited- English speaking students. In particular, the faculty and administration at all levels shall work together to attempt to create schedules and class loads which maximize the opportunity for students through equitable distribution. The District agrees that the high school and middle school principals will be open to receiving staff input during the process of developing class schedules. Where agreement cannot be reached, the Board retains the right to make the final decision. The District will, where reasonably practical, distribute students proportionately between different sections of the same course or class. Distribution will be considered proportionate if the class size difference is five (5) or less students.
