Common use of Class Size Reduction Clause in Contracts

Class Size Reduction. When formulating staffing numbers for a school year, the following shall be considered: • At the elementary level, actual class size in each grade level, rather than a building average, shall be used to allocate classroom teachers. • Other areas to be considered before assigning additional staff shall be: − transfers within the building − multi-age grouping − space available − portable classroom space Differences of opinion among the buildings and within the buildings shall be referred to the School Leadership Department for resolution.

Class Size Reduction. When formulating staffing numbers for a school year, the following shall be considered: • At the elementary level, actual class size in each grade level, rather than a building average, shall be used to allocate classroom teachers. • Other areas to be considered before assigning additional staff shall be: − transfers within the building − multi-age grouping − space available − portable classroom space Differences of opinion among the buildings and within the buildings shall be referred to the School Supervision and Leadership Department for resolution.

Class Size Reduction. When formulating staffing numbers for a school year, the following shall be considered: •  At the elementary level, actual class size in each grade level, rather than a building average, shall be used to allocate classroom teachers. •  Other areas to be considered before assigning additional staff shall be: −  transfers within the building −  multi-age grouping −  space available −  portable classroom space Differences of opinion among the buildings and within the buildings shall be referred to the School Supervision and Leadership Department for resolution.