Common use of Exceptions to Maximum Class Size Clause in Contracts

Exceptions to Maximum Class Size. Exceptions to class size maximums may be taken when space is inadequate and/or when health and safety of students could be imperiled. This exception shall only exist until arrangements are made pursuant to Section 15.2 above to maintain class size maximums. 15.3.1 Emergency Exceptions (See "Emergency" definition in Article 3). In the event of an emergency, the individual class size maximums may be exceeded by up to two (2) students - provided the following procedure is followed: 15.3.1.1 The Principal/Site Leader may assign a student to an individual teacher's class. 15.3.1.2 Principals/Site Leaders shall make every effort to maintain all classes within a grade level as nearly equal in size as possible. 15.3.1.3 Class maximums must be re-established as soon as the emergency ceases. 15.3.1.4 The Joint OEA/OUSD Special Education Committee shall make recommended changes to this section regarding special needs students assigned to general education classes and the nature of inclusive practices. Those recommendations shall be communicated to the bargaining teams for consideration as amendments to this section.