Class Size and Composition. A. The Board and Alliance accept the education principles that: 1. Small classes generally offer more opportunity for teachers to know their students better. 2. Small classes are more likely to see teachers using a greater variety of instructional materials and methods than are larger classes. 3. Experimentation, innovation, and invention are more likely to occur in smaller classes than in larger ones. B. It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to continue endorsement of class sizes which are consistent with the above principles and good education practices. The Board and Alliance agree that there shall be mutual consultation and discussion in resolving any problems that may arise in implementing the above policy. In keeping with the above, it is recommended that class size should be as follows: In order to stay within the above philosophy of class size, it is agreed that initial class structure will be such as to allow for growth within these limits. Special subjects will be scheduled as per the following considerations:
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement