Common use of Elementary Class Size Clause in Contracts

Elementary Class Size. The District and the Association agree that class size will be maintained to meet the following standards: SECTION 13.1.1 The District and the Association agree that class size will be maintained to meet the following standards: Classes in grades K-1 should not exceed 24 students. Classes in grades 2-3 should not exceed 26 students. Classes in grades 4-5 should not exceed 28 students. Split classes in grades K-3 should not exceed 25 students. Split classes of grades 3 & 4 should not exceed 26 students. Split classes in grades 4-5 should not exceed 27 students. All split classes formed to balance student enrollment shall be provided one (1) hour of aide time. Split classes formed to implement building or team program decisions shall not be provided one (1) hour of split class aide time. Classes formed to avoid a split class will qualify for large class remedies if they exceed the numbers about. In consultation with the principal, grade level peers and the teacher of the elementary split/combination classroom will meet to create a shared-responsibility, dual grade collaborative instructional plan to address grade level curriculum requirements. Impact of special education students on general education classrooms: When possible, IEP and 504 identified students will be assigned in a manner that results in an equitable apportionment among general education teachers at each school, with special consideration for the nature and extent of the disability in order to meet individual student needs. SECTION 13.1.2 Should classes exceed the above numbers on the first school day of October, December, February, or April the following remedies will apply:

Elementary Class Size. The District and the Association agree that class size will be maintained to meet the following standards: SECTION Section 13.1.1 The District and the Association agree that class size will be maintained to meet the following standards: Classes in grades K-1 should not exceed 24 students. Classes in grades 2-3 should not exceed 26 students. Classes in grades 4-5 should not exceed 28 students. Split classes in grades K-3 should not exceed 25 students. Split classes of grades 3 & 4 should not exceed 26 students. Split classes in grades 4-5 should not exceed 27 students. All split classes formed to balance student enrollment shall be provided one (1) hour of aide time. Split classes formed to implement building or team program decisions shall not be provided one (1) hour of split class aide time. Classes formed to avoid a split class will qualify for large class remedies if they exceed the numbers aboutabove. In consultation with the principal, grade level peers and the teacher of the elementary split/combination classroom will meet to create a shared-responsibility, dual grade collaborative instructional plan to address grade level curriculum requirements. Impact of special education students on general education classrooms: When possible, IEP and 504 identified students will be assigned in a manner that results in an equitable apportionment among general education teachers at each school, with special consideration for the nature and extent of the disability in order to meet individual student needs. SECTION 13.1.2 Should classes exceed the above numbers on the first school day of October, December, February, or April the following remedies will apply:

Elementary Class Size. The District and the Association agree that class size will be maintained to meet the following standards: SECTION 13.1.1 The District and the Association agree that class size will be maintained to meet the following standards: • Classes in grades K-1 should not exceed 24 students. • Classes in grades 2-3 should not exceed 26 students. • Classes in grades 4-5 should not exceed 28 students. • Split classes in grades K-3 should not exceed 25 students. • Split classes of grades 3 & 3-4 should not exceed 26 students. • Split classes in grades 4-5 should not exceed 27 students. All split classes formed to balance student enrollment enrollment, including full-time Quest classes, shall be provided one (1) hour of aide timethe first level remedy outlined in Section 13.1.2. Split classes formed to implement building or team program decisions shall not be provided one (1) hour of split class aide timethis remedy. Classes formed to avoid a split class and full-time Quest classes will qualify for large class remedies if they exceed the numbers aboutabove. In consultation with the principal, grade level peers and the teacher of the elementary split/combination classroom will can meet to create a shared-responsibility, dual grade collaborative instructional plan to address grade level curriculum requirements. Impact of special education students on general education classrooms: When possible, IEP and 504 identified students will be assigned in a manner that results in an equitable apportionment of IEP and 504 plans among general education teachers at each school, with special consideration for the nature and extent of the disability each student in order to meet individual student needs. SECTION 13.1.2 Should classes exceed the above numbers on the first school day of October, December, February, or April the following remedies will apply:: October December February April Prorated % 25% 20% 25% 30% Amount: Level 1 1-2 additional students $1,000 $ 800 $1,000 $1,200 Level 2 3-4 additional students $2,000 $1,600 $2,000 $2,400 Level 3 5-7 additional students A .2 prorated super contract will be issued in lieu of remedies. Proration will occur based on the remedy count date listed above. SECTION 13.1.3 KINDERGARTEN TEACHER SUPPORT Section 13.1.3.1 All-day kindergarten teachers shall receive one (1) extended day. Section 13.1.3.2 Kindergarten teachers will have three (3) days without students for the purpose of Family Connection meetings. Additional time beyond Family Connections requirements on these days will be used to conduct one-on-one assessments. Section 13.1.3.3 Teachers will be paid up to eighteen (18) hours timecard rate for scoring and inputting data into the online system. Section 13.1.3.4 Teachers new to teaching kindergarten who need certification in order to administer WA Kids assessment will be provided paid training at timecard rate. SECTION 13.1.4 ELEMENTARY PE AND MUSIC SPECIALISTS Section 13.1.4.1 – ELEMENTARY PE AND MUSIC REMEDIES 1). The remedies are for classes that exceed the defined class size numbers and are found in the table below. Remedies will be calculated on the first school day of October, December, February, and April. October December February April Prorated % 25% 20% 25% 30% Amount: Level 1 1-3 class sections, 10% $100 $80 $100 $120 Level 2 4-6 class sections, 20% $200 $160 $200 $240 Level 3 7-10 class sections, 30% 300 $240 $300 $360