Common use of Elementary Preparation Time Clause in Contracts

Elementary Preparation Time. [a] All elementary educators, including special education teachers, will receive the equivalent of thirty-six (36) minutes per day of preparation time during the contract day (with the exception of first week of school). Teachers are expected to use this time in direct preparation for their classroom teaching. The principal with input from the JSSC, will determine how to structure the preparation program for their school. The preparation schedule may be modified for special activities when agreed upon by the JSSC. [b] By mutual agreement of the contract negotiating teams, an elementary preparation time committee may be convened to evaluate and recommend changes to the Elementary Prep Time Program. Such committee will be made up of an equal number of educators, classified employees, and administrators. This committee will make recommendations to the negotiation teams about how future funding can best be used to promote high quality instruction within the preparation time program.

Elementary Preparation Time. [a] All elementary educators, including special education teachers, will receive the equivalent of thirty-six (36) minutes per day of preparation time during the contract day (with the exception of the first week and last day of school). Teachers are expected to use this time in direct preparation for their classroom teaching. The principal with input from the JSSC, will determine how to structure the preparation program for their school. The preparation schedule may be modified for special activities when agreed upon by the JSSC. [b] By mutual agreement of the contract negotiating teams, an elementary preparation time committee may be convened to evaluate and recommend changes to the Elementary Prep Time Program. Such committee will be made up of an equal number of educators, classified employees, and administrators. This committee will make recommendations to the negotiation teams about how future funding can best be used to promote high quality instruction within the preparation time program.