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TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereof. The normal teaching load at the middle school will consist of an average of five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per day on average with one (1) period of preparation. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, or the equivalent thereof. Elementary teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in the areas of elementary art, music, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed by the Administration and have such released time for their duties as the Administration deems necessary.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal weekly teaching load in Owosso High School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in Lincoln High School will be twenty-five teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the senior high school Middle School will consist of an average of five (5) daily be thirty teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereoffive unassigned preparation periods. The normal teaching load at the middle school will consist of an average of five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per day on average with one (1) period of preparation. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal weekly teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours thirty teaching hours. Each elementary teacher will be provided with 45-60 minutes of classroom duties weeklyunassigned planning time five days a week. No departure from these norms, except in the case of emergency, shall be authorized without prior consultation with the Association. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of such deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary school grades and by changes in subject assignments in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as schedules for the coming year are established per the procedure set forth in Article 10. C. Teachers will assume responsibility for hall conduct for the area adjacent to their rooms and may expect reasonable assignment by the building administrator corridor duties. D. Teachers may expect reasonable assignment by the building administrator to school related activities carried on within the school day. E. The Board and the Association recognize that the education of the children of the Owosso School District is their primary responsibility. The Board and the Association recognize that they also have a responsibility to assist in the training of future teachers. The Board, therefore, agrees to the following practices as regards student or the equivalent thereofpractice teachers. 1. Elementary No teacher shall be assigned a student teacher against his wishes. 2. Probationary teachers may use for preparation all not be used as critic or supervisory teachers. 3. Critic or supervising teachers shall have the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in right to recommend to the areas of elementary art, music, and physical education, and during building administrator the rejection at any time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aidesany assigned student teacher with whom they feel they cannot work effectively. 4. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will No critic teacher may be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period)student teacher for a given time period in academic classes unless the critic teacher agrees to the multiple assignment. 5. Exceptions Critic teachers will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed receive the current rate of compensation paid by the Administration and have such released time for universities. 6. Student teachers will not be used as substitute teachers outside their duties as the Administration deems necessarystudent teaching assignments.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Section 1: The normal weekly teaching load of a teacher in the senior high school High School will consist of an average of be: twenty- five (25) teaching periods and five (5) daily unassigned preparation periods. Assignment to a supervised study period in the High School shall be considered a teaching periods and one period for the purpose of this Article. Teachers at the Middle School will have a minimum of forty-five (145) period minutes of preparation, or the equivalent thereofpreparation time per day. The normal weekly teaching load at of a teacher in the middle elementary school will consist of an average of shall include five (5) daily teaching forty (40) minute unassigned preparation periods per week in grades K-4. For the purposes of this section the term “unassigned” shall mean that there shall be no regularly scheduled supervision of students. These times are specifically to be used for instructional preparation or related activities. Teachers shall, on occasion, be expected to be available for parent conferences, student assistance, administrative meetings, and other duties as required on an irregular basis as outlined above provided that appropriate notice is given. Section 2: Teachers of grades K- 4 shall not be required to supervise students during the students' scheduled recess periods. If K- 4 recesses are used as a reward, teachers are to supervise the students. Teachers may, on a voluntary basis, supervise students during recess scheduled by the building principal. Teachers will be compensated with one release day for every twenty-five (125) period recesses served. The release day must be approved in advance by the building principal and may not be banked. The number of preparation volunteers and any rotation of volunteers will be decided by administration. Teachers can opt to receive substitute rate of pay in exchange for core curriculum teachersthe release day. Related academics teachers Unused release days remaining at the middle school end of the year will be paid at the pro-rated daily substitute rate. Section 3: If a teacher is requested to teach five (5) periods per day a class during his preparation period on average with one (1) period of preparationa full-time basis, he will receive additional compensation. The term “preparation period” additional compensation shall be construed to include the use teacher’s instructional hourly rate multiplied by the number of this period for purposes other than preparation that would additional hours taught. Section 4: Whenever possible, High School teachers will not be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, or the equivalent thereof. Elementary teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in the areas of elementary art, music, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed by the Administration and have such released time for their duties as the Administration deems necessary.three

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal regular weekly teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of be no more than twenty-five (25) teaching periods or supervised study periods and five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereofunassigned conference periods. The normal regular weekly teaching load at in the middle school will consist of an average of be no more than thirty (30) hours, not including lunch or passing time, but including five (5) unassigned conference periods (of equal duration to teaching periods). The regular daily teaching periods load in the high school and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per would be from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. or the equivalent each day on average with one (1) period of preparation1/2 hour lunch period. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal regular daily teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will would be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, from 8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. or the equivalent thereofeach day with a forty (40) minute lunch period. Elementary The above loads, minutes, and/or lunch periods may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Board and the Association in order to meet State requirements. The Board and the Association agree that the responsibility for supervising students will be shared among the teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists on an equitable basis in the areas building concerned. This includes supervision of extra-curricular activities, except that teachers shall not be required to accept positions as high school class advisors unless acceptable applicants are not forthcoming, then the administration may fill the position by appointment. Such appointment shall be on a rotating basis. All teachers shall have a duty-free lunch, the duration of which shall not be less than the lunch period provided for students in that building. B. All teachers shall be given notice of their tentative teaching schedules for the forthcoming year by July 15. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary school grades and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades or midyear transfers will be notified and consulted by their principals prior to such change. C. All elementary teachers shall have at least two hundred twenty-five (225) minutes per week released time to be used for preparation, provided such time may include time when their class is attending essentials classes, including but not limited to technology, art, music, and recess or physical education, and during but shall not include the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aidesbefore or after classes begin or end. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, This does not require the Board to provide these special classes and does not require any special classes that are missed to be made-up for any reason. Such preparation time as provided above shall determine be in blocks of at least twenty-five (25) minutes duration, except for recess which may be in twenty (20) minute blocks. Any shortage of prep time shall be made up scheduling preparation time coordinated through their building administrator. D. If necessary, each elementary principal will consult with his/her teaching staff members to develop a shared recess supervision schedule and to coordinate the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned school schedule relative to non-classroom dutiesart, such as librariansmusic, guidance counselorsphysical education, media center, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact timecomputer lab. The class size purpose of an elementary teaching specialist will this cooperative effort is to enhance the opportunities for planning time, as uniformly as possible and common when practicable. Recess time shall not exceed that twenty (20) minutes and must be supervised. E. Teachers shall not be required to make home visits with students and/or parents as a part of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period)their duties. Exceptions will Teachers agreeing to make such visits shall: 1) be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed authorized by the Administration and have such released time appropriate administrator; and 2) be reimbursed for their duties as mileage at the Administration deems necessaryIRS rate.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. ‌ A. The normal regular weekly teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of be no more than twenty- five (25) teaching periods or supervised study periods and five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereofunassigned conference periods. The normal regular weekly teaching load at in the middle school and high school will consist of an average of be no more than thirty (30) hours, not including lunch or passing time, but including five (5) unassigned conference periods (of equal duration to teaching periods). The regular daily teaching periods load in the high school and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per would be from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. or the equivalent each day on average with one (1) period of preparationa 1/2 hour lunch period. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal regular daily teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will would be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, from 8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. or the equivalent thereofeach day with a forty (40) minute lunch period. Elementary The above loads, minutes, and/or lunch periods may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Board and the Association in order to meet State requirements. The Board and the Association agree that the responsibility for supervising students will be shared among the teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists on an equitable basis in the areas building concerned. This includes supervision of extra-curricular activities, except that teachers shall not be required to accept positions as high school class advisors unless acceptable applicants are not forthcoming, then the administration may fill the position by appointment. Such appointment shall be on a rotating basis. All teachers shall have a duty-free lunch, the duration of which shall not be less than the lunch period provided for students in that building. B. All teachers shall be given notice of their tentative teaching schedules for the forthcoming year by July 15. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary school grades and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades or midyear transfers will be notified and consulted by their principals prior to such change. C. All elementary teachers shall have at least two hundred twenty-five (225) minutes per week released time to be used for preparation, provided such time may include time when their class is attending essentials classes, including but not limited to technology, art, music, and recess or physical education, and during but shall not include the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aidesbefore or after classes begin or end. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, This does not require the Board shall determine the equivalence to provide these special classes and does not require any special classes that are missed to be made- up for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such any reason. Such preparation time as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen provided above shall be appointed by the Administration and have such released time in blocks of at least twenty-five (25) minutes duration, except for their duties as the Administration deems necessary.recess which may be in twenty

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal regular weekly teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of be no more than twenty-five (25) teaching periods or supervised study periods and five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereofunassigned conference periods. The normal regular weekly teaching load at in the middle school will consist of an average of be no more than thirty (30) hours, not including lunch or passing time, but including five (5) unassigned conference periods (of equal duration to teaching periods). The regular daily teaching periods load in the high school and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per would be from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. or the equivalent each day on average with one (1) period of preparation1/2 hour lunch period. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal regular daily teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will would be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, from 8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. or the equivalent thereofeach day with a forty (40) minute lunch period. Elementary The above loads, minutes, and/or lunch periods may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Board and the Association in order to meet State requirements. The Board and the Association agree that the responsibility for supervising students will be shared among the teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists on an equitable basis in the areas building concerned. This includes supervision of extra- curricular activities, except that teachers shall not be required to accept positions as high school class advisors unless acceptable applicants are not forthcoming, then the administration may fill the position by appointment. Such appointment shall be on a rotating basis. All teachers shall have a duty-free lunch, the duration of which shall not be less than the lunch period provided for students in that building. B. All teachers shall be given notice of their tentative teaching schedules for the forthcoming year by July 15. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary school grades and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades or midyear transfers will be notified and consulted by their principals prior to such change. C. All elementary teachers shall have at least two hundred twenty-five (225) minutes per week released time to be used for preparation, provided such time may include time when their class is attending essentials classes, including but not limited to technology, art, music, and recess or physical education, and during but shall not include the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aidesbefore or after classes begin or end. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, This does not require the Board to provide these special classes and does not require any special classes that are missed to be made-up for any reason. Such preparation time as provided above shall determine be in blocks of at least twenty- five (25) minutes duration, except for recess which may be in twenty (20) minute blocks. Any shortage of prep time shall be made up scheduling preparation time coordinated through their building administrator. D. If necessary, each elementary principal will consult with his/her teaching staff members to develop a shared recess supervision schedule and to coordinate the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned school schedule relative to non-classroom dutiesart, such as librariansmusic, guidance counselorsphysical education, media center, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact timecomputer lab. The class size purpose of an elementary teaching specialist will this cooperative effort is to enhance the opportunities for planning time, as uniformly as possible and common when practicable. Recess time shall not exceed that twenty (20) minutes and must be supervised. E. Teachers shall not be required to make home visits with students and/or parents as a part of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period)their duties. Exceptions will Teachers agreeing to make such visits shall: 1) be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed authorized by the Administration and have such released time appropriate administrator; and 2) be reimbursed for their duties as mileage at the Administration deems necessaryIRS rate.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal weekly teaching load in the senior and junior high school will consist of an average of five (5) daily be 20 teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereof5 unassigned preparation periods. . B. The normal teaching load at the middle school will consist of an average of five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per day on average with one (1) period of preparation. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal weekly teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists school will be approximately 26.5 hours 40 teaching periods and 10 unassigned preparation periods. Assignments shall be made at the discretion of classroom duties weekly, or the equivalent thereof. Elementary teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in administration and within the areas of teacher competence, teaching certificate, or highly qualified fields of study, except temporarily and/or for a good cause. C. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary artschool grades and by changes in subject assignments in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principal prior to August 1, musicif practicable. Such changes will be voluntary to the extent possible. D. In addition to the hours and periods referred to, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, each teacher will be allowed at least one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days period daily for lunch, which period will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent duty free; any change in the present schedule shall be negotiated with the above requirementsAssociation. E. Teachers shall serve as substitutes during their preparation periods only if it is agreeable with the teacher. The administration shall keep an accurate accounting of all such substitutes. 1. High school faculty members who agree to substitute during a preparation period for a teacher who is absent may be paid at the rate of $21.40 per 77 minute class period, or may choose to accumulate one period of personal leave time. Personal leave time so accumulated must be used during the current school year. At the end of each school year, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed by paid for unused hours of accumulated personal leave time at the Administration and have such released time above rate. 2. Elementary faculty members who agree to substitute during a preparation per for their duties as a teacher who is absent shall be paid at the Administration deems necessaryrate of $21.40 for F. Faculty attendance at the annual Open House, Parent-Teacher conferences are required.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereof. The normal teaching load at the middle school will consist of an average of five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per day on average with one (1) period of preparation. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, or the equivalent thereof. Elementary teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in the areas of elementary art, music, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute one-half (1/2) hour recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed by the Administration and have such released time for their duties as the Administration deems necessary.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal regular weekly teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of be no more than twenty-five (25) teaching periods or supervised study periods and five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereofunassigned conference periods. The normal regular weekly teaching load at in the middle school and high school will consist of an average of be no more than thirty (30) hours, not including lunch or passing time, but including five (5) unassigned conference periods (of equal duration to teaching periods). The regular daily teaching periods load in the high school and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per is from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. or the equivalent each day on average with one (1) period of preparationa 1/2-hour lunch period. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal regular daily teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, is from 8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. or the equivalent thereofeach day with a forty (40) minute lunch period. Elementary The above loads, minutes, and/or lunch periods may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Board and the Association to meet State requirements. The responsibility for supervising students will be shared among teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists on an equitable basis in the areas building concerned. This responsibility includes supervision of extra-curricular activities, except that teachers are not required to accept positions as high school class advisors unless acceptable applicants are not forthcoming, then the administration may fill the position by appointment on a rotating basis. All teachers shall have a duty-free lunch, the duration of which shall not be less than the lunch period provided for students in that building. B. All teachers shall be given notice of their tentative teaching schedules for the forthcoming year by July 15. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary school grades and by a change in subject assignment in the secondary school grades or midyear transfers will be notified and consulted by their principals before that change. C. All elementary teachers shall have at least two hundred twenty-five (225) minutes per week released time to be used for preparation, provided such time may include time when their class is attending essentials classes, including but not limited to technology, art, music, and recess, or physical education, and during but shall not include the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aidesbefore or after classes begin or end. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, This does not require the Board to provide these special classes and does not require any special classes that are missed to be made-up for any reason. Such preparation time as provided above shall determine be in blocks of at least twenty-five (25) minutes duration, except for recess which may be in twenty (20) minute blocks. Any shortage of prep time shall be made up scheduling preparation time coordinated through their building administrator. D. If necessary, each elementary principal will consult with teachers to develop a shared recess supervision schedule and to coordinate the equivalence school schedule for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom dutiesart, such as librariansmusic, guidance counselorsphysical education, media center, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact timecomputer lab. The class size purpose of an elementary teaching specialist will this cooperative effort is to enhance the opportunities for planning time, as uniformly as possible and common when practicable. Recess time shall not exceed that twenty (20) minutes and must be supervised. E. Teachers are not required to make home visits with students or parents as part of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period)their duties. Exceptions will be made Teachers agreeing to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen make such visits shall be appointed be: 1) authorized by the Administration and have such released time appropriate administrator; and 2) reimbursed for their duties as mileage at the Administration deems necessaryIRS rate.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of five four (54) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereof. The normal teaching load at the middle school will consist of an average of five four (54) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five three (53) block periods per day on average with one (1) period of preparation. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weeklydaily, or the equivalent thereof. Elementary teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in the areas of elementary art, music, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute one-half (1/2) hour recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed by the Administration and have such released time for their duties as the Administration deems necessary.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal regular weekly teaching load in the senior high school will consist of an average of be no more than twenty-five (25) teaching periods or supervised study periods and five (5) daily teaching periods and one (1) period of preparation, or the equivalent thereofunassigned conference periods. The normal regular weekly teaching load at in the middle school will consist of an average of be no more than thirty (30) hours, not including lunch or passing time, but including five (5) unassigned conference periods (of equal duration to teaching periods). The regular daily teaching periods load in the high school and one (1) period of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per would be from 8:20 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. or the equivalent each day on average with one (1) period of preparation1/2 hour lunch period. The term “preparation period” shall be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal regular daily teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will would be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. or the equivalent thereofeach day with a forty (40) minute lunch period. Elementary The above loads, minutes, and/or lunch periods may be adjusted by mutual agreement between the Board and the Association in order to meet State requirements. The Board and the Association agree that the responsibility for supervising students will be shared among the teachers on an equitable basis in the building concerned. This includes supervision of extra-curricular activities, except that teachers shall not be required to accept positions as high school class advisors unless acceptable applicants are not forthcoming, then the administration may use fill the position by appointment. Such appointment shall be on a rotating basis. All teachers shall have a duty-free lunch, the duration of which shall not be less than the lunch period provided for preparation all students in that building. B. Since pupils are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and their major or minor field of preparation. C. All teachers shall be given notice of their tentative teaching schedules for the forthcoming year by July 15. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments in the elementary school grades and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable. Such change will be voluntary to the extent practicable. Serious consideration will be given to assign probationary elementary school teachers to the same grade levels unless the teacher requests such change. D. In the determination of assignments, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will be honored to the extent that these considerations do not conflict with the instructional requirements and best interests of the school system and the pupils as determined by the Board. E. All elementary teachers shall have at least two hundred twenty-five (225) minutes per week released time to be used for preparation, provided such time may include time when their class is attending art, music or physical education, but shall not include the time during which their before or after classes begin or end. This does not require the Board to provide these special classes and does not require any special classes that are receiving instruction from missed to be made-up for any reason. Such preparation time as provided for above shall be in blocks of at least twenty-five (25) minutes duration. Any shortage of prep time shall be made up scheduling half day preparation days as outlined in section 1.6A. F. Each elementary principal will consult with his/her teaching specialists in staff members to explore the areas possibility of elementary shared recess supervision and to coordinate the school schedule relative to art, music, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselorsmedia center, and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact timecomputer lab. The class size purpose of an elementary teaching specialist will this cooperative effort is to enhance the opportunities for planning time, as uniformly as possible and common when practicable. Recess time shall not exceed that twenty (20) minutes and must be supervised. G. Teachers shall not be required to make home visits with students and/or parents as a part of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction period)their duties. Exceptions will Teachers agreeing to make such visits shall: 1) be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed authorized by the Administration and have such released time appropriate administrator; and 2) be reimbursed for their duties as mileage at the Administration deems necessaryIRS rate.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. The normal teaching load in the unassigned preparation period will be used for professional duties, such as preparation for ensuing classes or personal conferences with students, administration, parents or others. B. Each middle school and senior high school teacher shall have a normal weekly teaching load, which will consist include one unassigned preparation period with a minimum of an average of forty-five (545) daily minutes each day. C. Each elementary teacher shall have a normal weekly teaching periods load, which shall include a minimum of two hundred forty-five (245) minutes per week of unassigned preparation time. Elementary preparation time shall be scheduled at the beginning or end of the teacher workday and during the student day, excluding the teacher's scheduled lunchtime. Each elementary teacher shall have at least one (1) thirty-(30) minute preparation period each day. Elementary preparation time (as defined above) shall also be scheduled during periods of preparationthe day when specialist (physical education, music or the equivalent thereofart classes) instruction occurs. The normal teaching load Elementary preparation time at the middle school will consist beginning or end of an average of five (the teacher workday that is used for building-wide faculty meetings shall be deducted from the monthly amount allocated in Article 5) daily teaching periods and , Paragraph A, 5. Building-wide faculty meetings may only be scheduled during elementary preparation time if mutually agreed upon by both parties. Elementary teachers shall be entitled to use unscheduled time during normal working hours for the preparation purposes aforementioned. D. When a teacher is assigned to teach in more than one (1) period building and must travel between buildings on his/her lunch period, he/she shall be permitted to conclude his/her workday earlier to the extent of preparation for core curriculum teachers. Related academics teachers at the middle school will teach five (5) periods per day travel time on average with one (1) period of preparationthat day. The term “preparation period” shall Board recognizes this type of assignment is a hardship and will attempt to keep such assignments at a minimum. E. Since pupils are entitled to be construed to include the use of this period for purposes other than preparation that would be considered reasonable professional responsibilities or for purposes other than preparation when emergencies arise. The Association agrees that the purpose of non-teaching time (other than lunch periods) is to permit the teacher to have time during the school day for planning, conferences, preparations for teaching and related teaching functions and obligations concerned with the actual teaching assignment. The normal teaching load in the elementary schools for classroom and elementary teaching specialists will be approximately 26.5 hours of classroom duties weekly, or the equivalent thereof. Elementary taught by teachers may use for preparation all the time during which their classes are receiving instruction from teaching specialists in the areas of elementary art, music, and physical education, and during the time of the 20 minute recess period when the students are under the direct supervision of hired playground aides. In addition, one-half (1/2) hour of the delayed start professional development days will be reserved for personal planning. Consistent with the above requirements, the Board shall determine the equivalence for employees in the bargaining unit who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned to non-classroom duties, such as librarians, guidance counselors, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and itinerant personnel, etc. Travel time for all itinerant personnel shall count as contact time. The class size of an elementary teaching specialist will not exceed that of the elementary classroom teacher whose class they have for instruction qualifications (i.e., they will not have more than one teacher’s class during an instruction periodArticle 9 C.). Exceptions will be made to accommodate students from self-contained special education classrooms. Department chairmen shall be appointed by the Administration and have such released time for their duties as the Administration deems necessary.