MANDATORY PLUS ONE PROGRAM Clause Samples
The Mandatory Plus One Program clause requires that participants or parties involved in a specified activity or agreement must include at least one additional individual, often referred to as a "plus one." In practice, this means that for every primary participant, an extra person—such as a guest, partner, or associate—must also be included in the program or event. This clause ensures broader participation or coverage, and can help foster inclusivity, increase attendance, or meet minimum headcount requirements for organizational or logistical purposes.
MANDATORY PLUS ONE PROGRAM. A. Commencing with the start of the 2008-2009 school year, the Superintendent shall have the authority to mandate that the work day at any elementary school required to restructure under the No Child Left Behind Act be extended by one (1) hour beyond the length of time set out in Article 9 for elementary schools (Mandatory Plus-One Program).
B. For elementary schools having the work day extended under this article, the following terms shall apply: 360 minutes of instruction (daily average for the week) 30 minutes of uninterrupted lunch time 35 minutes of continuous duty free planning within the student day (daily average for the week) 30 minutes of duty free planning time outside the student day (daily average for the week) The remainder of the 8 hours will include pre-school and post-school time
C. The additional hour shall apply to all work days within the 196 day work year set out in Article 9, with the bargaining unit members at the affected school receiving one hour of additional pay at the individual’s appropriate hourly rate for those days.
D. Leave earned and deducted for the bargaining unit members at the affected schools shall not include the additional hour. However, on days when paid leave is taken, the affected bargaining unit member shall be paid the additional hour.
E. Employees of schools being considered for the mandatory additional hour shall be notified at least six (6) months prior to the implementation of the Mandatory Plus-One Program at their school. This notice shall not be construed as a guarantee that the Mandatory Plus-One program will be implemented at the schools so notified. Actual implementation of the Mandatory Plus- One Program shall be within the sole discretion of the School Board and Superintendent. These employees may request a transfer under the terms set out in Article 15. Where possible, the administration will give specific consideration to these requests.
F. Employees at schools that become a Mandatory Plus-One school shall be notified as soon as it is known, but no later then May 1st, if the school will not continue in the Mandatory Plus-One Program for the next school year.
G. The Superintendent shall adopt a manual for the Mandatory Plus-One Program which will be followed at all schools engaging in the program. The VTO shall be given input into the development of the manual. VTO shall also be given a copy of the manual prior to distribution to the instructional staff.