Common use of Expanded Studies Program Clause in Contracts

Expanded Studies Program. The Expanded Studies Program is a talent development program designed to help students develop their talents in a stimulating and challenging environment. Teachers will be invited to submit proposals for specific classes. The notice of this opportunity will include a deadline for submitting proposals. These proposals will be reviewed by the Talent Development Committee who will recommend to the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, teachers for employment on a supplemental service contract. The seven-member (7-member) Talent Development Committee will consist of the Director of Talent Development, three (3) administrators appointed by the Superintendent, and three (3) teachers appointed by the President of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Teachers’ Federation. [This provision was not bargained and has been included for informational purposes only.] Teachers employed in the Expanded Studies Program will be compensated at their hourly rate of pay. In the event a teacher is absent from a scheduled instructional period of the program at the request of the Employer in order to participate in student-related activities or professional development activities, the teacher shall not incur a loss of pay.