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Preference Forms (High School. 1. Teachers shall be provided with standardized teaching assignment preference forms at the same time class estimates are distributed. These forms shall include a place for homeroom preference, optional duties, grade level assignment, plus a separate section for supplementary positions normally recommended for appointment from within the school. a. Study halls count as a choice in the preference course selection in the preference course selection process. Teachers will be precluded from the selection of study halls if such selection would result in the need of additional staff. b. Study halls will not be assigned to a teacher in the science, math, social studies or English departments if such assignment causes a significant increase in the teacher-student ratio of the other department members; or if the assignment results in three (3) non-course assignment class periods. c. Participation in the preference process shall be limited to those who have taught at least three (3) classes in a department within a single school, or will be teaching three classes/units in a department. d. Teachers who do not comply with the three (3) class/unit rule will be assigned departmental courses still available after regular department members have their full assignments. This provision shall apply to study halls and optional duties. e. All teachers regardless of their current assignment, who have been notified of a transfer to a different school will have the privilege of filing a preference form for teaching assignments at that school if the preference process has not been completed. Otherwise, teaching preference provisions may not be applicable until the following school year. f. Preference forms shall be completed in both the receiving and sending schools if the transferee to the sending school is unknown. 2. Teaching assignments for the ensuing school year shall be based on preference forms submitted to each teacher by April 15, and assignments shall conform to the procedures below. a. Principal shall submit the number of courses and/or courses and/or sections for each department to each department chairperson along with the preference forms. b. The department chairpersons shall then meet with their department for the purpose of distributing teaching assignment preference forms and estimates to the department members. c. Within fifteen (15) days after April 15, each department chairperson shall meet with each department for the purpose of constructing tentative class assignments. Teachers who fail to file a preference form prior to this departmental meeting shall be excluded from the assignment process. These meetings must be announced at least three (3) calendar days in advance, however. Preference forms must be available for inspection at the departmental meeting and copies must be provided to the principal who will keep all preferences in a place available to any teacher at the school. d. Every effort shall be made to construct a department schedule that equitably distributes course, grade, honors, and grouping assignments. When preference forms present choices not in conflict, the principle of equitability will be considered to have been fulfilled. Algebra I when taught in the 8th grade shall be taught by a 7-12 licensed math teacher. e. Prior to May 15, each principal shall meet with each department to assist in the scheduling process is if such assistance is needed or requested by either party. Principals shall announce tentative schedules by May 15 to each department member. f. If circumstances regarding teacher schedule assignments are relatively equal, or if conflicts exist after the above meetings have been held, departmental seniority shall be the determining factor. (See Article

Preference Forms (High School. 1. Teachers shall be provided with standardized teaching assignment preference forms at the same time class estimates are distributed. These forms shall include a place for homeroom preference, optional duties, grade level assignment, plus a separate section for supplementary positions normally recommended for appointment from within the school. a. Study halls count as a choice in the preference course selection in the preference course selection process. Teachers will be precluded from the selection of study halls if such selection would result in the need of additional staff. b. Study halls will not be assigned to a teacher in the science, math, social studies studies, or English departments if such assignment causes a significant increase in the teacher-student ratio of the other department members; or if the assignment results in three (3) non-course assignment class periods. c. Participation in the preference process shall be limited to those who have taught at least three (3) classes in a department within a single school, school or will be teaching three classes/units in a department. d. Teachers who do not comply with the three (3) class/unit rule will be assigned departmental courses still available after regular department members have their full assignments. This provision shall apply to study halls and optional duties. e. All teachers regardless of their current assignment, who have been notified of a transfer to a different school will have the privilege of filing a preference form for teaching assignments at that school if the preference process has not been completed. Otherwise, teaching preference provisions may not be applicable until the following school year. f. Preference forms shall be completed in both the receiving and sending schools if the transferee to the sending school is unknown. 2. Teaching assignments for the ensuing school year shall be based on preference forms submitted to each teacher by April 15, and assignments shall conform to the procedures below. a. Principal shall submit the number of courses and/or courses and/or sections for each department to each department chairperson along with the preference forms. b. The department chairpersons shall then meet with their department for the purpose of distributing teaching assignment preference forms and estimates to the department members. c. Within fifteen (15) days after April 15, each department chairperson shall meet with each department for the purpose of constructing tentative class assignments. Teachers who fail to file a preference form prior to this departmental meeting shall be excluded from the assignment process. These meetings must be announced at least three (3) calendar days in advance, however. Preference forms must be available for inspection at the departmental meeting and copies must be provided to the principal who will keep all preferences in a place available to any teacher at the school. d. Every effort shall be made to construct a department schedule that equitably distributes course, grade, honors, and grouping assignments. When preference forms present choices not in conflict, the principle of equitability will be considered to have been fulfilled. Algebra I when taught in the 8th grade shall be taught by a 7-12 licensed math teacher. e. Prior to May 15, each principal shall meet with each department to assist in the scheduling process is if such assistance is needed or requested by either party. Principals shall announce tentative schedules by May 15 to each department member. f. If circumstances regarding teacher schedule assignments are relatively equal, or if conflicts exist after the above meetings have been held, departmental seniority shall be the determining factor. (See Article

Preference Forms (High School. 1. Teachers shall be provided with standardized teaching assignment preference forms at the same time class estimates are distributed. These forms shall include a place for homeroom preference, optional duties, grade level assignment, plus a separate section for supplementary positions normally recommended for appointment from within the school. a. Study halls count as a choice in the preference course selection in the preference course selection process. Teachers will be precluded from the selection of study halls if such selection would result in the need of additional staff. b. Study halls will not be assigned to a teacher in the science, math, social studies or English departments if such assignment causes a significant increase in the teacher-student ratio of the other department members; or if the assignment results in three (3) non-course assignment class periods. c. Participation in the preference process shall be limited to those who have taught at least three (3) classes in a department within a single school, or will be teaching three classes/units in a department. d. Teachers who do not comply with the three (3) class/unit rule will be assigned departmental courses still available after regular department members have their full assignments. This provision shall apply to study halls and optional duties. e. All teachers regardless of their current assignment, who have been notified of a transfer to a different school will have the privilege of filing a preference form for teaching assignments at that school if the preference process has not been completed. Otherwise, teaching preference provisions may not be applicable until the following school year. f. Preference forms shall be completed in both the receiving and sending schools if the transferee to the sending school is unknown. 2. Teaching assignments for the ensuing school year shall be based on preference forms submitted to each teacher by April 15, and assignments shall conform to the procedures below. a. Principal shall submit the number of courses and/or courses and/or sections for each department to each department chairperson along with the preference forms. b. The department chairpersons shall then meet with their department for the purpose of distributing teaching assignment preference forms and estimates to the department members. c. Within fifteen (15) days after April 15, each department chairperson shall meet with each department for the purpose of constructing tentative class assignments. Teachers who fail to file a preference form prior to this departmental meeting shall be excluded from the assignment process. These meetings must be announced at least three (3) calendar days in advance, however. Preference forms must be available for inspection at the departmental meeting and copies must be provided to the principal who will keep all preferences in a place available to any teacher at the school. d. Every effort shall be made to construct a department schedule that equitably distributes course, grade, honors, and grouping assignments. When preference forms present choices not in conflict, the principle of equitability will be considered to have been fulfilled. Algebra I when taught in the 8th grade shall be taught by a 7-12 licensed math teacher. e. Prior to May 15, each principal shall meet with each department to assist in the scheduling process is if such assistance is needed or requested by either party. Principals shall announce tentative schedules by May 15 to each department member. f. If circumstances regarding teacher schedule assignments are relatively equal, or if conflicts exist after the above meetings have been held, departmental seniority shall be the determining factor. (See Articledetermining