Common use of TEACHING CONDITIONS Clause in Contracts

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Board. It is further recognized that the class size is controlled for the most part by the facilities and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered whenever possible. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratio. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties will confer annually at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; and the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studies. E. Telephone facilities shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use. This shall include a separate telephone for the use of the counselors. F. Adequate parking facilities shall be maintained, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. The parties Board and the Association recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is are desirable to insure the high quality of education, which education that is the goal of both the Association teacher and the Board. It is further recognized also acknowledged that the class size primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is controlled for the most part by the facilities to teach and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size organization of the school and the school day should be lowered whenever possibledirected at insuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratio. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. A. The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, maps and globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties Board and the Association will confer annually at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings from time to time for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; tools and the Board undertakes to implement all joint decisions thereon made by its representative and the Association. The Board agrees to keep the schools reasonably and properly equipped and maintained. B. Under no conditions shall promptly consider a teacher be required to drive a school bus as a part of his regular assignment. C. The Board shall make available in each school adequate rest room and lavatory facilities exclusively for staff use and at least one room appropriately furnished, which shall be reserved for use as a teacher preparation and conference room. D. Telephones have been made available to teachers in their classrooms and the teachers' preparation and conference rooms for their reasonable use, during conference periods. It is the responsibility of the individual teacher to provide the appropriate office a monthly log of any recommendations resulting from such studieslong distance calls. E. Telephone Adequate parking facilities shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use. This shall include a separate telephone for the use of the counselorsand maintained. F. Adequate parking facilities Notwithstanding their employment, teachers shall be maintainedentitled to full rights of citizenship and no religious or political activities of any teacher or the lack thereof shall be grounds for any discipline or discrimination with respect to the professional employment of such teacher. G. All teachers shall have either a desk with a lockable drawer space and key, or a room key. H. Returning teachers shall not be required to report more than 1 day prior to the beginning of classes in the fall, and new teachers not more than 2 days prior to beginning of classes in the fall. I. By May 1 of each year, the teachers will receive their tentative class lists and class sizes for the following year. By May 15, each teacher shall submit to the administration, in writing, proposed requisitions for teaching materials, equipment, and supplies for the following year. By the end of the school year, the administration shall advise the teacher, in writing, of the items scheduled to be purchased. J. Supervision of students in all areas is the teacher's responsibility during the entire school day. Teachers will cooperate in good housekeeping practices in the halls, respective classrooms, and their lounge. K. The Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.agrees at all times to maintain an adequate list of substitute teachers providing they are available

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. The parties recognize that Board recognizes the availability need for the control of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure class size, but because of the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Board. It present over-crowded conditions it is further recognized that it may be impractical to adhere strictly to the class size is controlled for following maximums. Therefore, all scheduling of classes, teaching loads, and number of preparations shall be done in consultation with a representative committee of the most part by the facilities and resources availableAssociation. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered whenever possible. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall notHowever, whenever possible, both parties shall strive not to exceed twentythe following maximums: Kindergarten 22 Grades 4-five to one 6 27 English and Languages 25 Mathematics 25 Science 25 Art 25 Physical Education 35 Social Studies 30 Music (25:1)except performing groups) 30 Special Education State maximums If the enrollment in an individual class exceeds the above stated maximums on or after the second Friday, the affected teacher(s) and Association president or his/her designee shall consult with the exception building principal and/or Superintendent to consider possible options available for alleviating problems caused by the excessive number of a class having one students. B. Teachers, either individually, or more mainstreamed pupilsthrough established committees, shall be given the opportunity to make recommendations concerning educational programs and the purchase of equipment and materials. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according The Association, however, recognizes the right of the Board to make all final decisions in the adoption of such programs and in determining which materials and equipment shall be purchased. C. The Board shall provide all necessary school equipment and supplies required pursuant to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half Revised School Code including, but not limited to: (1-1/2) A desk, file cabinet, bookcase and storage cabinet at each teaching station. (2) Suitable closet space for each teacher to three keep coats, overshoes, and personal articles. Some area for the safekeeping of valuables. (3) regular pupils. The Adequate Smart Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratioand/or whiteboard space in every classroom. X. Xxxxxxx(4) Copies for teachers’ use of all texts in each of the courses he/she is to teach. (5) Storage space in each classroom for instructional materials. (6) Adequate attendance books, lavatoriespaper, workroomspencils, pens, chalk, erasers, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilitiesother necessities required in daily teaching. D. The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties will confer annually at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; and the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studies. E. Telephone facilities shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use. This shall include a separate telephone for the use of the counselors. F. Adequate parking facilities shall be maintained, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. 6.1 The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Boarddesirable. It is further recognized also acknowledged that the class size primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is controlled for the most part by the facilities to educate, and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size organization of the school and the school day should be lowered whenever possibledirected to insuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. The Association agrees that teachers must be in attendance and absent only when necessary, in order to achieve the level of education which is desired. Class interruptions shall be kept to a minimum (e.g., avoiding sending parents to classrooms to confer with teachers while classes are in session). B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. 6.2 The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at observe and maintain class size, subject to space availability, installation of experimental or below this ratioinnovative programs, budgetary limitations and availability of teachers or necessary funds. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. 6.3 The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teacher profession. Teachers may submit requests for teaching professionsupplies, materials, and equipment to be used during the next school year. Emergency or special project materials may be requested at any time and shall be requested in writing through the building principal to the Superintendent, and if need be, to the Board for approval. The Board agrees to make available in each school or building adequate word processing/computer facilities to aid teachers in the preparation of instructional material. 6.4 Textbooks which are desired to be used in the classroom, or assigned reading, shall be reviewed and / or approved by the curriculum committee. Supplemental material may be approved by the building principal. 6.5 The parties recognize that a school program is composed of all school activities rather than of only the instructional classes. Therefore, the Board places all school activities, other than instruction, in either a co-curricular status or an extra-curricular status. The parties will confer annually at Inrecognize that co-Service or Curriculum Meetings for curricular activities are a part thereof and supplemental to the purpose instructional program and, therefore, are a necessary part of improving the selection and use of such individual's total educational tools; and the growth. 6.6 The Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting make available in each school a staff workroom with a refrigerator. Restroom facilities primarily for teacher use shall be made available. The parties agree that these facilities will not be diminished from such studies. E. Telephone facilities conditions existing at the execution of this contract. Facilities for coffee and other light refreshments shall be made available in the staff workroom at no expense to teachers for their reasonable use. This the Board. 6.7 The Board shall include provide a separate telephone for teacher reference library in each school in the use district. 6.8 The Board, during the course of the counselorsschool year, shall provide up to two (2) smocks for art and home economics teachers, laboratory coats for laboratory science teachers, shop coats for vocational and industrial arts teachers. F. Adequate 6.9 Off street parking facilities shall be maintainedprovided and maintained for teacher use during the school day. 6.10 The media specialist shall not be used to supervise classes sent to the media center because absent teacher 6.11 The media center shall be used primarily as a resource center. 6.12 A teacher who becomes aware of what may be a hazard to safety within the school building or on the school premises shall take precautionary action and inform the building principal. The building principal shall investigate and shall not require teachers and students to return to the area until he / she has determined the hazard will not jeopardize them. Teachers who disagree with the principal may request the principal to state his / her position in writing. 6.13 The Board of Education agrees, to engage on a full time basis, not less than one paraprofessional per elementary building to relieve teachers of specific duties not classified as instructional (e.g., playground and lunchroom supervision, copying papers, answering phones when the secretary is at lunch). 6.14 A bargaining unit member shall not supervise other bargaining unit members except in staff positions of Title I Director or Preschool Director, in which case they shall have no responsibility for evaluations. If a building administrator is absent a half day or more, a bargaining unit member may be asked to assume administrative duties, in which case the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where neededprovide a substitute. Anyone hired in a part-time administrative position (Principal, AD, etc.) shall be considered to be an administrator, and shall not be a member of the bargaining unit. 6.15 Should an incident arise that is sensitive in nature, bargaining unit members may discuss building problems/complaints with the Superintendent in an effort to reach a resolution. Teachers should make every effort to solve the problems in house before involving the Superintendent.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. The parties recognize number of teachers employed by the school district shall be adequate to provide effective instruction, direction of extra classroom activities, counseling, and other educational services. B. To ensure that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which education is the goal of both the Association Association, the administration, and the Board. It , it is further recognized acknowledged that the class size primary duty and responsibility of the members of the Association is controlled for to teach, and that the most part by organization of the facilities school and resources availablethe school day should be directed to ensuring that the energy of the members of the Association is primarily utilized to this end. Because pupil- The Board of Education realizes that the pupil-teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered whenever possible. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number academic success of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupilsschool system. The Board agrees of Education also recognizes that extra this ratio can fluctuate depending upon size of the classroom, teacher aide time, time for preparation, etc. Subject to future negotiations between the parties, the following shall be established as the optimum class sizes to maintain a suitable pupil-teacher ratio in the district. Exceptions to these numbers will be classes supported through class size reduction grants or other such funding: Kindergarten through 3 25:1 Elem. Grades 4 through 6 28:1 Secondary classes 7 through 12: 30:1 Music 40:1 Physical Education 40:1 Implementation of the ratios in Paragraph 3 shall be subject to periodic review by the Association President, and/or designee, and the Superintendent, and/or designee. C. In the event that an elementary classroom will consist of split classes, the following guidelines will apply. Recognizing that split classes mean additional preparation, the Board and Association agree that every effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratio. X. Xxxxxxxensure that split class(es) will be composed of students who will be appropriately placed as determined by former teachers, lavatories, workrooms, receiving teachers and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilitiesprincipal. D. The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, maps and globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties will confer annually from time to time at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings the request of either party for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; , and the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting implement all joint decisions thereon made by its representatives and the Association when funds become available. Because of the critical importance of such educational tools, the Board agrees to maintain a reasonable degree of consistency from year to year in the amounts expended per grade, class, or department for such studiesmaterials, the amounts to be expressed as a per-pupil percentage of the total annual budget. E. The Board shall attempt, whenever possible, to make available in each school adequate lunchroom, restroom and lavatory facilities exclusively for teacher use. F. Telephone facilities shall be made available to for teachers for their reasonable use. G. The Board shall provide adequate parking facilities for teacher use. H. When pupil-teacher ratios within a grade level must exceed the optimum standards established in Section B of this Article, students shall be equally distributed among the teachers assigned to that grade level without regard to race, color, creed, or religious affiliation. This Such equal distribution shall include be accomplished prior to the official state count date if possible. I. Student Growth Data: Upon receipt of reports or other related information from the Michigan Department of Education on student growth data derived from performance on state assessments which assigns each student to the various teachers in a separate telephone building, each teacher will be provided adequate opportunity to review the data for accuracy of the roster of students listed prior to any use of the counselorsinformation by the District. Should a discrepancy be noted, the teacher shall have the right to provide reasons for the exclusion of the student information as part of the student growth data used in the District. F. Adequate parking facilities shall be maintained, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Board. It is further recognized that the class size is controlled for the most part by the facilities and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered whenever possible. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratio. X. XxxxxxxC. Lounges, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties will confer annually at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; and the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studies. E. Telephone facilities shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use. This shall include a separate telephone for the use of the counselors. F. Adequate parking facilities shall be maintained, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. 6.1 The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Boarddesirable. It is further recognized also acknowledged that the class size primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is controlled for the most part by the facilities to educate, and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size organization of the school and the school day should be lowered whenever possibledirected to insuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. The Association agrees that teachers must be in attendance and absent only when necessary, in order to achieve the level of education which is desired. Class interruptions shall be kept to a minimum (e.g., avoiding sending parents to classrooms to confer with teachers while classes are in session). B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. 6.2 The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at observe and maintain class size, subject to space availability, installation of experimental or below this ratioinnovative programs, budgetary limitations and availability of teachers or necessary funds. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. 6.3 The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teacher profession. Teachers may submit requests for teaching professionsupplies, materials, and equipment to be used during the next school year. Emergency or special project materials may be requested at any time and shall be requested in writing through the building principal to the Superintendent, and if need be, to the Board for approval. The Board agrees to make available in each school or building adequate word processing/computer facilities to aid teachers in the preparation of instructional material. 6.4 Textbooks which are desired to be used in the classroom, or assigned reading, shall be reviewed and / or approved by the curriculum committee. Supplemental material may be approved by the building principal. 6.5 The parties recognize that a school program is composed of all school activities rather than of only the instructional classes. Therefore, the Board places all school activities, other than instruction, in either a co- curricular status or an extra-curricular status. The parties will confer annually at Inrecognize that co-Service or Curriculum Meetings for curricular activities are a part thereof and supplemental to the purpose instructional program and, therefore, are a necessary part of improving the selection and use of such individual's total educational tools; and the growth. 6.6 The Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting make available in each school a staff workroom with a refrigerator. Restroom facilities primarily for teacher use shall be made available. The parties agree that these facilities will not be diminished from such studies. E. Telephone facilities conditions existing at the execution of this contract. Facilities for coffee and other light refreshments shall be made available in the staff workroom at no expense to teachers for their reasonable use. This the Board. 6.7 The Board shall include provide a separate telephone for teacher reference library in each school in the use district. 6.8 The Board, during the course of the counselorsschool year, shall provide up to two (2) smocks for art and home economics teachers, laboratory coats for laboratory science teachers, shop coats for vocational and industrial arts teachers. F. Adequate 6.9 Off street parking facilities shall be maintainedprovided and maintained for teacher use during the school day. 6.10 The media specialist shall not be used to supervise classes sent to the media center because absent teacher 6.11 The media center shall be used primarily as a resource center. 6.12 A teacher who becomes aware of what may be a hazard to safety within the school building or on the school premises shall take precautionary action and inform the building principal. The building principal shall investigate and shall not require teachers and students to return to the area until he / she has determined the hazard will not jeopardize them. Teachers who disagree with the principal may request the principal to state his / her position in writing. 6.13 The Board of Education agrees, to engage on a full time basis, not less than one paraprofessional per elementary building to relieve teachers of specific duties not classified as instructional (e.g., playground and lunchroom supervision, copying papers, answering phones when the secretary is at lunch). 6.14 A bargaining unit member shall not supervise other bargaining unit members except in staff positions of Title I Director or Preschool Director, in which case they shall have no responsibility for evaluations. If a building administrator is absent a half day or more, a bargaining unit member may be asked to assume administrative duties, in which case the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where neededprovide a substitute. Anyone hired in a part-time administrative position (Principal, AD, etc.) shall be considered to be an administrator, and shall not be a member of the bargaining unit. 6.15 Should an incident arise that is sensitive in nature, bargaining unit members may discuss building problems/complaints with the Superintendent in an effort to reach a resolution. Teachers should make every effort to solve the problems in house before involving the Superintendent.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. Section 1: The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student students and teacher is teachers are desirable to insure the high quality of education, which education that is the goal of both the Association and the Board. It is further recognized also acknowledged that the class size primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is controlled for the most part by the facilities to teach and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size organization of the school and the school day should be lowered whenever possibledirected toward insuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. All teachers are to be under the supervision of the District Administration. B. The ratio of pupils Section 2: During the school day, teachers shall use preparation time for professional employee work-related purposes and for attending to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twentylegitimate personal work-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratioplace needs. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. Section 3: The Board recognizes that appropriate multi-ethnic texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual audiovisual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties will confer annually at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings from time to time for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; education tools and the Board shall undertakes promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studiesto implement all joint decisions thereon made by the representative of the Board and the Association. The board agrees at all times to keep the school reasonably equipped and maintained. E. Telephone (a) A media program, with libraries in each school, based upon the storage and retrieval of printed and audiovisual forms of communication, maintained by the Board and professionally staffed with at least one Media Specialist per level (K-5 and 6-12), shall be charged with the responsibility of implementing, enriching, and supporting the educational programs of the schools. This subsection shall be renegotiated should the present building or grade level configuration change. (b) This media program should strive to meet the criteria presented in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools' "POLICIES AND CRITERIA FOR THE APPROVAL OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS," and as presented in the American Association of School Librarians' "STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL MEDIA PROGRAMS." (c) The Board shall provide necessary in-service programs and continuing assistance to all staff members in the proper utilization of the materials center and in the screening and use of instructional materials. The Association shall assist the Board in development and implementation of this provision. Section 4: The Board and the Association mutually recognize the importance of continuous use of adequate teaching reference material in maintaining a high level of professional performance. In Section 5: The Board agrees to make available in each school adequate typing, duplicating, stencil, and mimeograph facilities, existing copying machines and clerical personnel to aid teachers in the preparation of instructional materials. Section 6: The Board shall make available in each school, other than alternative education program buildings, adequate lunchroom, rest room and lavatory facilities for teacher use and at least one (1) room, appropriately furnished, which shall be reserved for use as a faculty planning room in which smoking shall not be permitted. Provision for such facilities will be made in all future buildings. Section 7: A telephone shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use in the faculty planning room. A private area where teachers can make phone calls will be available in each building. Section 8: In schools where continuous cafeteria service for teachers is not available, a vending machine for beverages may be installed at the request of the Association, the profits to be used for the existing Teachers Recreational Fund. Section 9: Adequate parking facilities shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use and posted for use by school employees only during regular working hours. Section 10: The Board shall provide: (a) A separate convenient lockable file cabinet or filing area for each teacher. (b) At least one (1) desk per teacher with a lockable drawer space which is available to the teacher during his/her conference time. (c) Suitable closet space in each room to store coats, overshoes, and personal articles. (d) Adequate chalkboard and/or whiteboard space in every classroom. (e) Copies, exclusively for each teacher's use. This shall include a separate telephone , of all texts used in each of the courses he/she is to teach. (f) A dictionary acceptable for the use of the counselorsgrade level being taught in every classroom. F. (g) Adequate parking facilities shall be maintainedstorage space in each classroom for instructional materials. (h) Adequate attendance books, paper, pencils, pens, chalk, erasers, printer ink, batteries, data projector bulbs, and other such material required in daily teaching responsibility. (i) Building administrators are encouraged to communicate the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where neededdisposition of all purchase requisitions submitted by teachers within two (2) weeks of their submission.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Board. It is further recognized that the class size is controlled for the most part by the facilities and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size should be lowered whenever possible. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-one- half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratio. X. XxxxxxxC. Lounges, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties will confer annually at In-Service or Curriculum Meetings for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; and the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studies. E. Telephone facilities shall be made available to teachers for their reasonable use. This shall include a separate telephone for the use of the counselors. F. Adequate parking facilities shall be maintained, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. 1. The parties recognize that Board shall make available in each school adequate lunchroom and lavatory facilities exclusively for staff use and at least one room appropriately furnished which shall be reserved as a staff room. 2. A vending machine for beverages may be installed in the availability of optimum school facilities staff rooms if requested by the Association, the proceeds to be used for both student a teachers' fund. Such vending machines shall be maintained by the teachers, with no maintenance from the custodians, and teacher is desirable at no expense to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association school. 3. Paved and the Board. It is further recognized that the class size is controlled adequately maintained parking shall be provided for the most part staff at each building. The parking lot shall be free from student parking and other student areas. 4. Teachers shall be held accountable for misuse and/or negligent use of school materials, equipment, and facilities under their supervision and shall properly store such property in facilities provided by the facilities school district. 5. The pupil-teacher ratio, class assignments, and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is teaching load are an important aspect of an education effective educational program, the . The parties agree that class size, class assignments, Special Education student assignment, and teaching load will be equalized, if feasible, and shall be reasonably consistent with the class size should be lowered whenever possiblepast practice of the Board, providing funds, scheduling, and building facilities are available to effectively reach the desired changes, and with the policy established by the State Department of Education. The individual teacher may agree to participate in different types of group instruction such as large groups or experimental programs. The individual teacher may also agree to accept more than his share of Special Education students. B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils6. The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at or below this ratio. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. The Board recognizes Association recognize that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, mapsmusic supplies and equipment, maps and globes, laboratory lab equipment, current periodicals, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials basic supplies are the tools of the teaching profession. The parties Board will confer annually at Inassure an adequate supply of materials is maintained to meet the instructional needs of the staff. 7. In developing the goals, standards and content of the K-12 curriculum, the Board agrees that the input from teachers and Association will be considered. A district-Service or wide Curriculum Meetings for Committee shall be mutually selected by the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; Administration and the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studies. E. Telephone facilities Association. The Committee shall be made available composed of five (5) teachers (one each from the early and later elementary, middle school, MA2S, and high school) and up to teachers for their reasonable usefive (5) administrators. This The Committee shall include a separate telephone for the use appoint sub-committees as necessary. All curriculum recommendations of the counselors. F. Adequate parking facilities committee will be submitted to the Superintendent. Both parties agree that the intent of the Curriculum Committee or any sub-committee dealing with the curriculum shall not be maintainedto circumvent the Master Agreement. The Curriculum Committee shall also plan post in-service work, arrange for professional growth opportunities, arrange for speakers on selected educational topics, develop grants, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where neededinvestigate other programs related to professional development and improvement. 7a. Participation in this committee is voluntary and will not be used as an evaluation tool.

TEACHING CONDITIONS. A. 6.1 The parties recognize that the availability of optimum school facilities for both student and teacher is desirable to insure the high quality of education, which is the goal of both the Association and the Boarddesirable. It is further recognized also acknowledged that the class size primary’ duty and responsibility of the teacher is controlled for the most part by the facilities to educate, and resources available. Because pupil- teacher ratio is an important aspect of an education program, the parties agree that the class size organization of the school and the school day should be lowered whenever possibledirected to insuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. The Association agrees that teachers must be in attendance and absent only when necessary, in order to achieve the level of education which is desired. Class interruptions shall be kept to a minimum (e.g., avoiding sending parents to classrooms to confer with teachers while classes are in session). B. The ratio of pupils to total classroom teachers within the District shall not, whenever possible, exceed twenty-five to one (25:1), with the exception of a class having one or more mainstreamed pupils. Teachers having one or more mainstreamed pupils must have class size decreased according to the number of such pupils and the nature and severity of their impairment. A special student shall be weighted as to one and one-half (1-1/2) to three (3) regular pupils. 6.2 The Board agrees that extra effort will be made to keep grades K-2 at observe and maintain class size, subject to space availability, installation of experimental or below this ratioinnovative programs, budgetary limitations and availability of teachers or necessary funds. X. Xxxxxxx, lavatories, workrooms, and personal storage shall be conveniently available to the professional staff. Future building plans shall provide these facilities. D. 6.3 The Board recognizes that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual technology equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires, and similar materials are the tools of the teacher profession. Teachers may submit requests for teaching professionsupplies, materials, and equipment to be used during the next school year. Emergency or special project materials may be requested at any time and shall be requested in writing through the building principal to the Superintendent, and if need be, to the Board for approval. The Board agrees to make available in each building computer facilities and copy machines to aid teachers in the preparation of instructional material. 6.4 Textbooks which are desired to be used in the classroom, or assigned reading, shall be reviewed and / or approved by the curriculum committee. Supplemental material may be approved by the building principal. 6.5 The parties recognize that a school program is composed of all school activities rather than of only the instructional classes. Therefore, the Board places all school activities, other than instruction, in either a co- curricular status or an extra-curricular status. The parties recognize that co-curricular activities are a part thereof and supplemental to the instructional program and, therefore, are a necessary part of the individual’s total educational growth. 6.6 The Board shall make available in each school a staff workroom with a refrigerator. Restroom facilities primarily for teacher use shall be made available. The parties agree that these facilities will confer annually not be diminished from conditions existing at Inthe execution of this contract. 6.7 Off street parking shall be provided and maintained for teacher use during the school day. 6.8 Any Education Association member assigned to manage the media center shall not be used to supervise classes sent to the media center because of an absent teacher. 6.9 The media center shall be used primarily as a resource center. 6.10 A teacher who becomes aware of what may be a hazard to safety within the school building or on the school premises shall take precautionary action and inform the building principal. The building principal shall investigate and shall not require teachers and students to return to the area until he / she has determined the hazard will not jeopardize them. Teachers who disagree with the principal may request the principal to state his / her position in writing. 6.11 The Board of Education agrees teachers will not be assigned non-Service instructional duties (e.g., playground and lunchroom supervision). 6.12 If a building administrator is absent a half day or Curriculum Meetings for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools; and more, a bargaining unit member may be asked to assume administrative duties, in which case the Board shall promptly consider any recommendations resulting from such studiesprovide a substitute. Anyone hired in a part-time administrative position (Principal, AD, etc.) shall be considered to be an administrator, and shall not be a member of the bargaining unit. E. Telephone facilities shall be made available 6.13 Should an incident arise that is sensitive in nature, bargaining unit members may discuss building problems/complaints with the Superintendent in an effort to teachers for their reasonable usereach a resolution. This shall include a separate telephone for Teachers should make every effort to solve the use of problems in house before involving the counselorsSuperintendent. F. Adequate parking facilities shall be maintained, and the Board shall seek additional parking facilities where needed.