Teaching Loads. A. The normal teaching load of all regular 6-12 secondary classroom teachers for the 2015-16 school year consists of a teaching assignment of five (5) class periods, ELC, and one(1) preparation period, consistent with the provisions of Article V, Section A. B. The normal teaching load of the regular K-5 classroom teachers will be based on the teaching grade assignment. C. The Association agrees that bargaining unit members shall meet state and federal standards for certification and qualifications. D. The administration agrees to provide all teachers with tentative teaching schedules/assignments on or before May 20 of each school year. Individual teachers may request a voluntary transfer any time prior to August 1; such teachers must submit the request in writing to the appropriate administrator by August 1 of each school year. E. Employees requested to substitute for other bargaining unit members during their daily preparation period can voluntarily agree to accept such duty to cover another teacher's absence from class. In the event there is no volunteer available and it becomes necessary for the appropriate building administrator to assign another teacher to cover an absent teacher's class, he/she will be reimbursed at the extra duty rate per class. Reimbursement for a fractional class period will be prorated based on actual time spent in the classroom. F. Bargaining unit members and administrators shall be mutually responsible for creating and maintaining conditions conducive to learning and the maintenance of discipline. G. On the second Thursday of September, December, March, and May, at 3:30 p.m. in the district office, the Association Executive Committee and administration, including the superintendent, will meet to address Master agreement issues, current or anticipated. The superintendent of schools will send a reminder e-mail one week ahead of time asking for agenda items to be returned to him/her. On the Monday preceding the meeting day, the superintendent will e-mail a copy of the agenda to each member of the Quarterly Conference Team, or e-mail a cancellation notice if no items are received 48 hours before the start of the meeting. Minutes will go to Association members, Administration and all Board members. The District is responsible for recording and distribution of the approved minutes. H. One teacher paid 1/5 their rate of pay, may agree to teach during their prep period. This would be based on need as determined by the administration and seniority, qualification and certification. Any additional teacher(s) may teach an overload only with written approval of the association. I. The Building Coordinator at each building shall receive additional compensation of $2,250 each year. The positions will be posted in accordance with the provision of this agreement.
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Samples: Teachers' Negotiated Agreement, Teachers’ Negotiated Agreement
Teaching Loads. A. The normal teaching load of all regular 6-12 secondary classroom instructors will be determined by the Board after review of the current student achievement data and the need to deliver program to students. Secondary and Middle School teachers for the 2015-16 school year consists of a teaching assignment of shall teach five (5) and one-half (1/2) instructional periods and have one preparation period per day equal to the length of a standard class periods, ELC, and one(1) period. Elementary teachers shall have at least 195 minutes of preparation period, consistent with the provisions of Article V, Section A.time per week. Administration will work to have additional preparation time whenever possible.
B. The normal administration shall finalize all teaching load of assignments in consultation with the regular K-5 classroom teachers will be based on the teaching grade assignmentwhenever possible.
C. The Association agrees that bargaining unit members shall meet state and federal standards for certification and qualifications.
D. The administration agrees to provide all teachers with a tentative teaching schedules/assignments schedule and assignment postmarked on or before May 20 prior to June 25th annually. Individuals receiving notice of each school yearno assignment for the following year shall be notified via US mail postmarked on or prior to June 25th. Individual teachers may request a voluntary transfer at any time prior to August 1; such June 30. Said teachers must submit the request in writing to the appropriate administrator by August 1 Superintendent prior to June 30 annually. All teachers are required to provide documentation of each school any state certification changes to the Superintendent prior to the start of the school, reflecting changes over the past year.
E. D. Employees requested to substitute for other bargaining unit members during their daily preparation period can voluntarily agree to accept such duty to cover another teacher's ’s absence from class. The volunteer teacher can choose to request compensation at the extra duty rate per class and submit the appropriate paperwork. In the event there is no volunteer available and it becomes necessary for the appropriate building administrator to assign another teacher to cover an absent teacher's ’s class, he/she will be reimbursed at the extra duty rate per class. The appropriate paperwork will be submitted by the building administrator with signature of teacher. Reimbursement for a fractional class period will be prorated based on actual time spent in the classroom.
F. E. Bargaining unit members and administrators shall be mutually responsible for creating and maintaining conditions conducive to learning and the maintenance of discipline.
G. F. On the second Thursday of September, December, March, March and May, at 3:30 p.m. in the district office, the Association Executive Committee and administration, including the superintendent, will meet to address Master agreement issues, current or anticipated. The superintendent of schools school will send a reminder e-mail email one week ahead of time asking for agenda items to be returned to her/him/her. On the Monday preceding the meeting day, the superintendent will e-mail email a copy of the agenda to each member of the Quarterly Conference Team, Team or e-mail email a cancellation notice if of no items are received 48 hours before the start of the meeting. Minutes will go to Association members, Administration and all Board members. The District district is responsible for recording and distribution of distributing the approved minutes.
H. One teacher paid 1/5 their rate of pay, may agree to teach during their prep period. This would be based on need as determined by the administration and seniority, qualification and certification. Any additional teacher(s) may teach an overload only with written approval of the association.
I. The Building Coordinator at each building shall receive additional compensation of $2,250 each year. The positions will be posted in accordance with the provision of this agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Teaching Loads. A. The normal teaching load of all regular 6-12 secondary classroom instructors will be determined by the Board after review of the current student achievement data and the need to deliver program to students. Secondary and Middle School teachers for the 2015-16 school year consists of a teaching assignment of shall teach five (5) and one-half (1/2) instructional periods and have one preparation period per day equal to the length of a standard class periods, ELC, and one(1) period. Elementary teachers shall have at least 195 minutes of preparation period, consistent with the provisions of Article V, Section A.time per week. Administration will work to have additional preparation time whenever possible.
B. The normal administration shall finalize all teaching load of assignments in consultation with the regular K-5 classroom teachers will be based on the teaching grade assignmentwhenever possible.
C. The Association agrees that bargaining unit members shall meet state and federal standards for certification and qualifications.
D. The administration agrees to provide all teachers with a tentative teaching schedules/assignments schedule and assignment postmarked on or before May 20 prior to June 25th annually. Individuals receiving notice of each school yearno assignment for the following year shall be notified via US mail postmarked on or prior to June 25th. Individual teachers may request a voluntary transfer at any time prior to August 1; such June 30. Said teachers must submit the request in writing to the appropriate administrator by August 1 Superintendent prior to June 30 annually. All teachers are required to provide documentation of each school any state certification changes to the Superintendent prior to the start of the school, reflecting changes over the past year.
E. D. Employees requested to substitute for other bargaining unit members during their daily preparation period can voluntarily agree to accept such duty to cover another teacher's ’s absence from class. The volunteer teacher can choose to request compensation at the extra duty rate per class and submit the appropriate paperwork. In the event there is no volunteer available and it becomes necessary for the appropriate building administrator to assign another teacher to cover an absent teacher's ’s class, he/she will be reimbursed at the extra duty rate per class. The appropriate paperwork will be submitted by the building administrator with signature of teacher. Reimbursement for a fractional class period will be prorated based on actual time spent in the classroom.
F. E. Bargaining unit members and administrators shall be mutually responsible for creating and maintaining conditions conducive to learning and the maintenance of discipline.
G. F. On the second Thursday of September, December, March, March and May, at 3:30 p.m. in the district office, the Association Executive Committee and administration, including the superintendent, will meet to address Master agreement issues, current or anticipated. The superintendent of schools school will send a reminder e-mail email one week ahead of time asking for agenda items to be returned to her/him/her. On the Monday preceding the meeting day, the superintendent will e-mail email a copy of the agenda to each member of the Quarterly Conference Team, Team or e-mail email a cancellation notice if of no items are received 48 hours before the start of the meeting. Minutes will go to Association members, Administration and all Board members. The District district is responsible for recording and distribution of distributing the approved minutes.
H. One teacher paid G. Secondary and Middle School teachers may agree to teach on a permanent basis during their prep period for 1/5 their rate of pay, . Elementary teacher who may agree to teach a special on a permanent basis during their prep periodpreparation period shall have compensation equal to their prorated contract rate. This would be based on need as determined by the administration and seniority, qualification and certification. Any additional teacher(s) may teach an overload only with written approval of the association.
I. The Building Coordinator at each building shall receive additional compensation of $2,250 each year. The positions will be posted in accordance with the provision of this agreement.administration
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement