Common use of Class Size Maxima Clause in Contracts

Class Size Maxima. 9.13.01 Effective September 1, 2009, the employer and District 14, OSSTF agree that the following maximum class sizes are desirable to promote a positive learning environment: Locally-Developed 14 2 Learning Strategies 16 2 Cooperative Education 24 3 Learning and Life Skills 10 0 Open (grades 9 and 10) 25 2 Applied 23 1 Academic 28 1 University, University/College (M) 29 2 International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement 32 3 Limited Facility: Transportation, Construction, Integrated Technology, Manufacturing, Welding, Foods and Nutrition, Hospitality, Fashion and Design 20 2 Multi-stream / multi-grade classes average of the class sizes 1 Note: The parties agree that the class size maximas in the 2004-2008 Collective Agreement still apply for the 2008-2009 school year. 9.13.02 Where the maximum plus Flex above cannot be met, an individual teachers combined class sizes (sum of Maximums and Flexes) may be exceeded by a total of four (4) students per semester. Limited Facilities, Learning and Life Skills classes and Locally Developed classes will not be exceeded based on Article 9.13.01. 9.13.03 Class sizes not specified here will be referred to the System Staffing Committee for a determination. 9.13.04 By the third Friday in September, the In-School Staffing Committee in each school shall verify that the actual class sizes are within the parameters of the class size maxima stated in Article 9.13.01. 9.13.05 Notwithstanding Article 9.13.04, by the first Friday in October, any class sizes that exceed the maximums stated in the chart shall be reported to the System Staffing Committee. The System Staffing Committee shall make any necessary adjustments or determine any necessary exceptions by October 31 and March 31 of each school year. 9.13.06 For second semester, the process outlined in Articles 9.13.04 and 9.13.05 will be completed by the third Friday in February and February 28 respectively. 9.13.07 The application of Articles 9.13.05 and 9.13.06 shall not require the hiring of additional staff. However, it may result in re-timetabling, cancellation of under- enrolled classes, and/or other re-organizations as deemed appropriate.