Common use of Length of School Day Clause in Contracts

Length of School Day. [a] Full time educators agree to a regular seven and one half (7½) hour school day, including a daily scheduled duty free lunch period of at least thirty (30) minutes except in cases of inclement weather and emergency situations. [b] When schools are closed for emergency situations, educators need not report to work that day. The Utah State Board of Education may require that days missed be made up. [c] When a late start for students is announced, educators are expected to report to work as soon as safety allows but no later than thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled student arrival time without adjustment to compensation. [d] The employment obligation involves a commitment of time and responsibility in the supervision of students beyond the classroom during the school day. [e] Educators are expected to focus on learning for all students by creating an educationally rich environment and adhering to the professional standards by which they are evaluated. In addition, assignments will be necessary outside of the regular school day to support and supervise various school activities including parent-teacher meetings. Other evening activities which require attendance by all teachers shall be limited and scheduled in collaboration with the JSSC. [f] Educators can be required to attend faculty meetings as scheduled by their principals. These meetings may be held at times beyond the regular seven and one-half (7½) hour school day, but should be held immediately before or after the school day and shall not normally exceed forty-five (45) minutes outside the school day. Meetings involving the entire faculty shall not exceed two (2) meetings per month unless supported by the JSSC or in emergency situations. Attendance at these meetings is not optional and shall not entitle educators to additional compensation. [g] Meetings for IEPs, 504s, etc. scheduled during prep time or meetings that extend beyond contract hours shall be coordinated with educators involved.

Length of School Day. [a] Full time educators agree to a regular seven and one half (7½) hour school day, including a daily scheduled duty free lunch period of at least thirty (30) minutes except in cases of inclement weather and emergency situations. [b] When schools are closed for emergency situations, educators need not report to work that day. The Utah State Board of Education may require that days missed be made up. [c] When a late start for students is announced, educators are expected to report to work as soon as safety allows but no later than thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled student arrival time without adjustment to compensation. [d] The employment obligation involves a commitment of time and responsibility in the supervision of students beyond the classroom during the school day. [e] Educators are expected to focus on learning for all students by creating an educationally rich environment and adhering to the professional standards by which they are evaluated. In addition, assignments will be necessary outside of the regular theregular school day to support and supervise various school activities including parent-teacher meetings. Other evening activities which require attendance by all teachers shall be limited and scheduled in collaboration with the JSSC. [f] Educators can be required to attend faculty meetings as scheduled by their principals. These meetings may be held at times beyond the regular seven and one-half (7½) hour school day, but should be held immediately before or after the school day and shall not normally exceed forty-five (45) minutes outside the school day. Meetings involving the entire faculty shall not exceed two (2) meetings per month unless supported by the JSSC or in emergency situations. Attendance at these meetings is not optional and shall not entitle educators to additional compensation. [g] Meetings for IEPs, 504s, etc. scheduled during prep time or meetings that extend beyond contract hours shall be coordinated with educators involved.