Common use of REGULAR WORK YEAR FOR TEACHERS Clause in Contracts

REGULAR WORK YEAR FOR TEACHERS. 1. The work year for teachers shall be the regular school year established by the Board in accordance with the School Calendar in the Act and Regulations and the provisions in this Article. a. All days in session shall be scheduled between the Tuesday after Labour Day and the last Friday in June of the subsequent year, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, statutory holidays, winter break and spring break. If, however, the last Friday in June falls on or before June 25 the regular work year will end on June 30. b. The annual salary established for employees covered by this agreement shall be payable in respect of the teacher's regular work year. 2. During the regular work year for teachers the Board shall provide: a. Five (5) non–instructional days. b. One (1) year end administrative day (students are not in attendance). c. Parent–Teacher Interviews: For the purpose of facilitating parent–teacher interviews, the Board shall in any school year, shorten not more than four (4) of the school days in session by a period of time that is not more than one (1) hour. d. Opening day of school: The Board shall, for the opening day of a school year, shorten that day for some or all students of the school, and may provide for different dismissal times for different students of the school. 3. Winter break and Spring break shall be as provided for in the Standard School Calendar. 4. Days as provided for in Article D.22.2.a shall be days in session when students will be excused from attendance and when teacher activities will include: program development, staff development, school planning, parent–teacher interviews and staff in–service as planned by the school staff and administration and, upon request from the CTA, an annual district–wide professional day. 5. Any work performed by employees covered by this agreement beyond the teacher's regular work year shall be voluntary and paid pursuant to Article B.1.13.