Common use of Class Load Clause in Contracts

Class Load. The following guidelines shall be followed in an attempt to maintain an appropriate pupil- teacher ratio: A. No more than twenty-eight (28) students shall be assigned to a kindergarten classroom, twenty-four (24) students assigned to a combination classroom, twenty-one (21) students assigned to a primary (junior first) grade classroom, nor more than thirty (30) students in any first through twelfth grade regular classroom. B. In the event that the class size limitation specified in Section A of this Article are exceeded, teachers of self-contained classrooms (students are present with the same teacher all day) shall be reimbursed at the rate of $10.00 per day ($5.00 per half day) for each student over the maximum. Teachers of departmentalized courses shall receive $3.00 per class period per day for each student over the maximum. Special education teachers in inclusive classrooms are not eligible for overload pay. C. If overload conditions exist class sizes may not exceed the following: 1. Up to twenty-six (26) students may be scheduled into first through sixth grade combination classrooms, twenty-two (22) in the primary classroom, and thirty-two (32) in first through twelfth grade regular classrooms. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (33) 2. Up to thirty-four (34) students in grades seven through twelve may be scheduled into a regular classroom during the time that a special education teacher is assigned to assist special education students in the regular education classroom. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (35) 3. In specialty classes such as physical education, band, vocal music, computers, art, shop, small engine repair, technology labs, and so forth, the class size limitations in Section A of this Article shall be waived. In such classes, the class size limitation shall be increased or decreased as determined by the facilities available and conditions conclusive to a safe and appropriate learning environment. D. Overload rates as described in Section B would be paid for those days when the actual enrollment of the class as shown by the office roster exceeds the specified limit. Overload pay will not be provided for days upon which class is not held or canceled for any reason. Daily attendance shall not be used to calculate overload pay. E. Teachers who voluntarily combine classes or groups of students for the purpose of team teaching, providing large group instruction, or other instructional activities shall have administrative approval and shall not be eligible for overload compensation as described in this Article, unless the teacher(s) regular class size otherwise qualified him/her for such compensation. F. It is the responsibility of the teacher(s) to report all overloads to their building principal on each pay date. The building principal shall be responsible for approving all requests for compensation in accordance with the terms of this Article prior to payment. Payment for overloads shall be made on regular pay periods. Failure to report overloads on this basis may result in forfeiture of the teacher(s) eligibility for overload payments. G. In the event that the administration is unable to comply with the provisions of this Article due to circumstances beyond the District’s control, a committee with representation from the Association and administration will meet within five (5) school days to determine a mutually agreeable course of action. If necessary, this committee shall make recommendation(s) to the superintendent and the Board. This recommendation shall be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Class Load. The following guidelines shall be followed in an attempt to maintain an appropriate pupil- teacher ratio: A. No more than twenty-eight (28) students shall be assigned to a kindergarten classroom, twenty-four (24) students assigned to a combination classroom, twenty-one (21) students assigned to a primary (junior first) grade classroom, nor more than thirty (30) students in any first through twelfth grade regular classroom. B. In the event that the class size limitation specified in Section A of this Article are exceeded, teachers of self-contained classrooms (students are present with the same teacher all day) shall be reimbursed at the rate of $10.00 per day ($5.00 per half day) for each student over the maximum. Teachers of departmentalized courses shall receive $3.00 per class period per day for each student over the maximum. Special education teachers in inclusive classrooms are not eligible for overload pay. C. If overload conditions exist class sizes may not exceed the following: 1. Up to twenty-six (26) students may be scheduled into first through sixth grade combination classrooms, twenty-two (22) in the primary classroom, and thirty-two (32) in first through twelfth grade regular classrooms. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (33) 2. Up to thirty-four (34) students in grades seven through twelve may be scheduled into a regular classroom during the time that a special education teacher is assigned to assist special education students in the regular education classroom. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (35) 3. In specialty classes such as physical education, band, vocal music, computers, art, shop, small engine repair, technology labs, and so forth, the class size limitations in Section A of this Article shall be waived. In such classes, the class size limitation shall be increased or decreased as determined by the facilities available and conditions conclusive to a safe and appropriate learning environment. D. Overload rates as described in Section B would be paid for those days when the actual enrollment of the class as shown by the office roster exceeds the specified limit. Overload pay will not be provided for days upon which class is not held or canceled for any reason. Daily attendance shall not be used to calculate overload pay. E. Teachers who voluntarily combine classes or groups of students for the purpose of team teaching, providing large group instruction, or other instructional activities shall have administrative approval and shall not be eligible for overload compensation as described in this Article, unless the teacher(s) regular class size otherwise qualified him/her for such compensation. F. It is the responsibility of the teacher(s) to report all overloads to their building principal on each pay date. The building principal shall be responsible for approving all requests for compensation in accordance with the terms of this Article prior to payment. Payment for overloads shall be made on regular pay periods. Failure to report overloads on this basis may result in forfeiture of the teacher(s) eligibility for overload payments. G. In the event that the administration is unable to comply with the provisions of this Article due to circumstances beyond the District’s control, a committee with representation from the Association and administration will meet within five (5) school days to determine a mutually agreeable course of action. If necessary, this committee shall make recommendation(s) to the superintendent and the Board. This recommendation shall be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Class Load. A. The following guidelines parties agree that it is desirable to maintain class sizes that are conducive to good learning experiences. Reasonable effort shall be followed made to maintain class size at the following levels: Elementary Grades Optimum Maximum Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades 22 24 The number of children in an attempt instructional period for art, physical education and music will conform to maintain an appropriate pupil- the limits specified in this agreement. The above numbers shall not be applicable to band, orchestra, chorus and drama. Secondary, Middle & Senior High (Grades 6-12) Academic Subjects Average & above average Optimum Maximum Students 24-27 30 Below average 18-22 ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ 15-20 22 Home Economics 15-20 22 Art (general) 24-27 30 Physical Education 24-28 38 High School 35 75 B. Reasonable effort will be made to balance class size within the respective categories, and reasonable effort will be made to keep below average classes in the optimum range. C. Reasonable effort shall be made to assure that no academic teacher ratio: A. No more than twenty-eight (28) students shall be assigned to teach more than 138 students per day. D. If, after the beginning of a kindergarten classroomschool year, emergencies arise which would alter class size, in a manner not conforming with this agreement, and if such emergency cannot be remedied immediately with reasonable effort in regard to the availability of physical, financial, and personal resources, then the parties agree that such conditions may exist subject to continued effort to correct that condition. Both parties agree that appropriate steps will be taken to correct the situation in conformity with this agreement by the opening day of the following school year. E. The normal weekly teaching load in the Middle and Senior High Schools shall be twenty-four five (2425) students assigned teaching periods, five (5) supervisory periods and five (5) unassigned conference periods. Nothing shall prevent any teacher from accepting a greater teaching load. A teacher who accepts six (6) teaching periods per school day would not be required to assume that one supervisory period per day. Such acceptance shall be made in writing on a combination classroom, twenty-one (21) students assigned to a primary (junior first) grade classroom, nor more than yearly basis. The normal six day cycle teaching load for Science and Language teachers shall be thirty (30) students in any first through twelfth grade regular classroomteaching periods including labs, plus six (6) study halls. In addition, teachers shall be granted one duty free lunch period each day which will be at least as long as the students’ lunch period. A secondary teaching assistant will be assigned seven periods, one of which may be for the preparation of instructional materials, one lunch period, and one duty free period. The duty free period may be divided into two 20 minute periods if mutually agreed upon. B. F. Departure from the said maximum size may occur if a class larger than the specified maximum is necessary to provide for specified or experimental education. G. All assignments, including supervisory periods, shall be distributed equitably among all teachers in a school. H. A secondary teacher shall not normally teach more than two (2) subject areas nor have more than three (3) teaching preparations within said areas at any one time. I. The recommended normal teaching load in the elementary schools for teachers of: art, physical education, and music shall be equivalent to that of other elementary school teachers and include comparable preparation and conference periods. J. Elementary teachers will be not be assigned to supervise students on playgrounds during the student lunch hour. A teaching assistant’s primary function is to support instruction, however if needed to assist their assigned students during lunch and recess such duty may be designated. Assistants that receive this assignment will have their working day, duty free lunch, and break times adjusted to ensure that those duty free times are provided. K. Elementary teachers will be given released time from their teaching duties in order to conduct parent conferences at the end of the first report period as necessary and at the discretion of the building principal, and subject to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. L. Elementary teachers will be provided with a full preparation period, during the student day, on a daily basis. In addition, each elementary teacher will have a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch period. Teaching assistants in the elementary schools will be given a 30 minute duty free lunch period and two 15 minute duty free break times, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. M. In order to provide the most effective library program for students, the district will provide support personnel to assist the librarians in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Middle School and Plattsburgh High School Libraries. N. Elementary students will be dismissed early on the last two (2) days of each school year in order to allow teachers to complete their normal professional responsibilities. Specific scheduling arrangements for the aforementioned days shall comply with SED, Commissioner, and Legislative regulations and guidelines. In the event that the class size limitation specified scheduling of the two shortened days jeopardizes State Aid funding, this provision shall be deemed null and void. The aforementioned two shortened days shall be in Section A addition to the District scheduling for the final day of this Article student attendance. O. The Middle and Senior High Schools are exceededon a nine (9) period day. P. In lieu of a full supervisory period, teachers may volunteer for supervisory responsibilities in designated areas. Examples of self-contained classrooms (students suggested areas for supervision are present with the same teacher all day) shall as follows: Hall supervision Bus loading and unloading In school detention Before and after school supervision It will be reimbursed at the rate of $10.00 per day ($5.00 per half day) for each student over the maximum. Teachers of departmentalized courses shall receive $3.00 per class period per day for each student over the maximum. Special education teachers in inclusive classrooms are not eligible for overload pay. C. If overload conditions exist class sizes may not exceed the following: 1. Up to twenty-six (26) students may be scheduled into first through sixth grade combination classrooms, twenty-two (22) in the primary classroom, and thirty-two (32) in first through twelfth grade regular classrooms. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (33) 2. Up to thirty-four (34) students in grades seven through twelve may be scheduled into a regular classroom during the time that a special education teacher is assigned to assist special education students in the regular education classroom. A. With teacher and administration approval in grades 9-12 can go to (35) 3. In specialty classes such as physical education, band, vocal music, computers, art, shop, small engine repair, technology labs, and so forth, the class size limitations in Section A of this Article shall be waived. In such classes, the class size limitation shall be increased or decreased as determined by the facilities available and conditions conclusive to a safe and appropriate learning environment. D. Overload rates as described in Section B would be paid for those days when the actual enrollment of the class as shown by the office roster exceeds the specified limit. Overload pay will not be provided for days upon which class is not held or canceled for any reason. Daily attendance shall not be used to calculate overload pay. E. Teachers who voluntarily combine classes or groups of students for the purpose of team teaching, providing large group instruction, or other instructional activities shall have administrative approval and shall not be eligible for overload compensation as described in this Article, unless the teacher(s) regular class size otherwise qualified him/her for such compensation. F. It is the responsibility of the teacher(s) Building Administrator to report all overloads to their seek volunteers for these duties. If the duties cannot be filled by volunteers, the building principal on each pay date. The building principal shall may then assign teachers in advance of the commencement of those duties. Q. Remedial classes in the secondary will be responsible for approving all requests for compensation assigned in accordance with the terms of this Article prior to payment. Payment for overloads shall be made on regular pay periods. Failure to report overloads on this basis may result in forfeiture of the teacher(s) eligibility for overload paymentsArticle. G. In the event that the administration is unable to comply with the provisions of this Article due to circumstances beyond the District’s control, a committee with representation from the Association and administration will meet within five (5) school days to determine a mutually agreeable course of action. If necessary, this committee shall make recommendation(s) to the superintendent and the Board. This recommendation shall be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.