Workload Balancing Sample Clauses

Workload Balancing a. In its planning for the number of sections and for staffing, the Administration of the Laboratory Schools shall endeavor to balance class sizes and teacher loads. The factors that comprise a teacher’s load include the combination of the number of different preparations, the number of student contact hours, and the total number of students. Additional factors that comprise the overall workload include frequency of assignments requiring correction and evaluation, necessity to organize physical space and materials, frequency of progress and grade reports, and total time needed for preparation for class meetings b. Teachers whose teaching loads vary significantly from what is typical for the grade level or department will report that concern to their grade level or department chairs, their principal(s), and to a representative of the Faculty Association. The teacher, the grade/department chair and a representative of the Faculty Association will then meet within two (2) working days with the appropriate principal to examine the concern and seek resolution. Seek resolution means that the Administration, the Faculty Association, the grade /department chair and the teacher will engage in a pre-decision dialogue with deference to the opinions of others, a willingness to share relevant information and openness to being convinced. When the aggregate combination of the various factors exceeds the typical teaching load, the Administration will consider an adjustment in the teacher’s workload. If one factor is excessive, other factors may be reduced to keep the overall load within a reasonable range.