Common use of Flexibility Factor Clause in Contracts

Flexibility Factor. a. Teachers would not normally be expected to exceed the class size margins by more than 2 (two) students. [Note: Flexibility Factor does not apply to grades K – 3] b. The flexibility factors in D.1.3.a shall not apply to grades 4, 5, 6, 7 class size margins unless determined otherwise by school-based teams and principals. c. Exceeding grades 4, 5, 6, 7 Class Size Margins -

Flexibility Factor. a. Teachers would not normally be expected to exceed the class size margins by more than 2 (two) students. [Note: Flexibility Factor does not apply to grades K – 3] b. The flexibility factors in D.1.3.a shall not apply to grades 4, 5, 6, 7 class size margins unless determined otherwise by school-based teams and principals. c. Exceeding grades 4, 5, 6, 7 Class Size Margins - i. Principals and school-based teams may choose to exceed either the upper or lower margins at these levels. ii. Decisions with respect to exceeding these margins may be made with reference to the presence or absence of special needs students (see Article D.2) in given classes.