Common use of PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. ‌ This agreement between the Board and Association covers a few specific provisions that govern the conduct of the Board and teachers. An overriding principle is that certified teachers are Professional Educators, and as such, are governed by the highest ideals of the profession. Teacher conduct is governed by Federal and State laws, State Board of Education rules, the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators, district policy, and school procedures. Professional educators are classified as Exempt Employees under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As a Professional, the educator is paid a salary to accomplish the job they are assigned. Although this agreement defines areas such as hours of a workday, the Board and Association acknowledge that Professional Educators put in many more hours to accomplish the tasks. The workday is established to provide for the orderly operation of the schools, safety of students, and convenient access of parents to teachers. As professionals, the administration and staff will cooperate in allowing for some flexibility during the defined workday as long as it does not negatively impact student education or safety. Also, administration and staff will cooperate in allowing for some flexibility outside the defined workday as long as it does not negatively impact personal responsibilities. For the 2022-2023 school year, the Board has approved a calendar for a 190-day contract year, which includes seven national holidays. The calendar will include five (5) professional development/work days before school, one full workday at the end of each semester and two (2) full professional development days during the school year. The workday for employees has been set at 7.5 hours per day. The District and GCEA recognize the importance of all meetings, such as IEP, Staff, RTI and other building leadership throughout the school year. All attempts will be made to schedule such meetings during the contract day. Staff meetings may be scheduled by building or district administration .5 hours in length no more than twice per month outside the normal workday. Regardless if furlough days occur and/or the number of such furlough days, employees shall receive the minimum salaries as determined by the Idaho Code.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. ‌ This agreement between the Board and Association covers a few specific provisions that govern the conduct of the Board and teachers. An overriding principle is that certified teachers are Professional Educators, and as such, are governed by the highest ideals of the profession. Teacher conduct is governed by Federal and State laws, State Board of Education rules, the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators, district policy, and school procedures. Professional educators are classified as Exempt Employees under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As a Professional, the educator is paid a salary to accomplish the job they are assigned. Although this agreement defines areas such as hours of a workday, the Board and Association acknowledge that Professional Educators put in many more hours to accomplish the tasks. The workday is established to provide for the orderly operation of the schools, safety of students, and convenient access of parents to teachers. As professionals, the administration and staff will cooperate in allowing for some flexibility during the defined workday as long as it does not negatively impact student education or safety. Also, administration and staff will cooperate in allowing for some flexibility outside the defined workday as long as it does not negatively impact personal responsibilities. For the 2022-2023 2019 - 2020 school year, the Board has approved a calendar for a 190-day contract year, which includes seven national holidays. The calendar will include five (5) professional development/work days before school, one full workday at the end of each semester trimester and two (2) full professional development days during the school year. The workday for employees has been set at 7.5 hours per day. The District and GCEA recognize the importance of all meetings, such as IEP, Staff, RTI and other building leadership throughout the school year. All attempts will be made to schedule such meetings during the contract day. Staff meetings may be scheduled by building or district administration .5 hours in length no more than twice per month outside the normal workday. Regardless if furlough days occur and/or the number of such furlough days, employees shall receive the minimum salaries as determined by the Idaho Code.