Coverage of Classes Sample Clauses
The "Coverage of Classes" clause defines which types or categories of classes are included under the scope of an agreement or policy. It typically specifies whether all classes, certain subject areas, or particular grade levels are covered, and may outline any exclusions or special conditions. For example, it might clarify that only in-person classes are included, or that extracurricular courses are excluded. This clause ensures clarity about the extent of coverage, preventing misunderstandings about which classes are affected or protected by the agreement.
Coverage of Classes. During the approved absence of an instructor attending a conference/meeting, classes shall be met and taught by existing contract/regular staff without additional reimbursement. Any exceptions must be authorized in advance by the appropriate ▇▇▇▇.
Coverage of Classes. The School Committee and the Association recognize the desirability of achieving optimum teaching-learning conditions by assuring proper classroom coverage.
1. To ensure optimal teaching and learning conditions, coverage will be provided for all teaching staff, including but not limited to, classroom teachers, itinerant teachers, specialists, and service-hour teachers which include Title I, Special Education, English Language Learners and Literacy teachers.
2. In the case of extreme emergency where continuous coverage is not available, teachers may substitute in lieu of their preparation period and will be compensated on a prorated basis using a six and three-quarter hour workday and their normal daily rate of pay.
3. Administration will release teachers from administrative duties for the purpose of attendance at parent conferences or IEP meetings, when necessary.
4. The administration will provide coverage for teachers when parent conferences, RTI or IEP meetings are scheduled during the school day. These meetings will not be scheduled during teachers’ preparation time.
Coverage of Classes. 1. Teachers having an instructional program who are called for a full-day professional conference to the office of a Board official outside the school shall be relieved by a per diem substitute.
2. Substitutes will be hired to allow an average of four teachers per school per year to visit other schools and to attend educational conferences.
3. The Board and the Union agree that the classes of absent elementary school teachers should be covered by employment of per diem substitute teachers as a matter of first priority or by other appropriate coverage by teachers in the school if necessary. The practice of breaking up classes of absent elementary school teachers and assigning the students to other classes in the school is strongly discouraged. The Board and the Union will jointly monitor compliance with this provision.
4. The unavailability of a teacher to cover a class constitutes an emergency. It is recognized that, in such emergency, the principal has the responsibility to assign a teacher in the school to the class without regard to the program of the teacher so assigned. Assignment of teachers to cover classes in such emergency shall be made on a rotation basis to the extent possible.
5. Before involuntarily assigning any teacher, except a teacher who has had no coverage during the term, to cover a class, teachers will be assigned on an equitable basis from among all applicants who volunteer to cover the class during their preparation periods or professional activity periods. Licensure shall be taken into consideration in making coverage assignments. Implementation of this provision shall be in accordance with plans developed at the school level.
6. In secondary schools teachers who are assigned to cover classes during their preparation period or their professional activity period will be paid for such time at the rate set forth in paragraph 10 below for each such period in excess of one in any term during the applicable school year. To the extent possible, the assignment of teachers to cover subject classes during their preparation period or professional activity periods shall be made on a rotation basis among teachers in license. In elementary schools preparation periods shall not be taken away from classroom teachers except when an emergency arises. The unavailability of a teacher to cover a class constitutes an emergency. Teachers who lose preparation periods because of emergency will be paid for such time at the rate set forth in paragraph 10 belo...