Remote Instruction Clause Samples
The Remote Instruction clause establishes the terms under which educational or training activities may be conducted remotely, rather than in person. It typically outlines the platforms or technologies to be used, expectations for participation, and any requirements for attendance or assessment in a virtual environment. This clause ensures that both parties understand the conditions and standards for remote learning, addressing potential issues such as accessibility, communication, and accountability.
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Remote Instruction. The parties agree to use the lessons learned and experience gained in remote instruction to support students who require home/hospital care due to medical needs. During the 2021-2022 school year, the parties will institute a pilot program regarding remote teaching and learning, consistent with the following principles. The parties will continue to meet to negotiate the applicable language for the program:
a. Students will qualify for remote instruction via a documented Home-Hospital tutoring form and the applicable state regulations.
b. A remote instruction plan for each eligible student will be developed by relevant educators and building administrators and will be based on instructions from the healthcare provider.
c. This program is not intended to support students who require full-time, year-long accommodation.
d. Any educator who works with the remote student, including a paraprofessional serving as a substitute teacher, will receive a daily differential of fifty dollars ($50.00) (multiple classes/hours) or twenty-five dollars ($25.00) (one class/less than one hour).
e. The Employer will make best efforts to utilize support staff to assist in classrooms performing remote instruction.
f. Remote instruction opportunities will first be offered to the impacted student’s assigned teacher, before being offered to teachers who have volunteered to provide remote instruction. No educator will be involuntarily assigned remote instruction responsibilities.
g. Evaluators will not downgrade employees based upon lack of expertise in using technology for remote learning, so long as the employee is making appropriate efforts to gain the experience necessary to provide effective instruction.
h. The Employer agrees to develop a protocol/expectations regarding student/parent access to live streaming classes. The protocol shall include, but not limited to: expectations that students will attend the classes when they are offered; there shall be no recording or downloading of any class by parents or students; and educators shall have the right to deny access or edit the recording of the class should there be issues with student privacy during the recording of the class; and the District will take responsibility for any privacy waivers needed from students or families.
Remote Instruction a. As members of the bargaining unit will be compensated during the emergency closure of schools, it is expected that they will provide no less than 3 hours of consecutive or non- consecutive instruction per contract day during their regular work hours so they can be available for student interaction. As part of the above identified three hours of direct instruction, each teacher will provide daily contact with their students within the students’ regularly scheduled times. In block classes, teachers will provide at least 30 minutes of direct instruction per block per day. It must still be understood that teachers are compensated for and expected to work an eight (8) hour day.
b. Members of the bargaining unit must be available to administration during their regular hours but there is no expectation that they immediately return calls or emails. Calls and emails should be returned within one (1) workday.
c. Staff meetings, IEP, EP, 504 meetings and other federally/state required meetings may be held outside the 3 hours.
d. There is no expectation that members of the bargaining unit communicate with parents or students outside the workday; however, they should respond to parent requests within one
(1) workday.
e. Members of the bargaining unit will not be required to use their cellphones
1. Members of the Bargaining Unit can use an approved district platform to communicate with students, parents, and staff in lieu of cellphone.
2. Members of the Bargaining Unit will not be required to sign up for an approved communication platform using a personal email.
f. The district will provide internet access and/or a laptop computer to any member of the bargaining unit who makes such requests if available. Members of the bargaining unit cannot be disciplined if they are unable to work remotely because the district cannot provide the necessary equipment.
g. The district will provide the usual curriculum and resources to teachers such as Focus documents and pacing guides.
h. Members of the bargaining unit can use personal leave or compensatory time during remote learning by following the proper procedures to request such leave.
i. It is expected that if a member of the bargaining unit is unable to work during the day, he/she will request the appropriate leave.
1. If a member of the bargaining unit needs to take leave, he/she will do so by emailing the principal or the designated substitute coordinator and posting notice on Focus.
j. The district will provide an online pl...
Remote Instruction. (a) In the event that the DISTRICT offers remote and/or online instruction beyond the 2020-2021 school year, pursuant to Section 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code, the parties shall meet to negotiate any necessary changes to the terms and conditions of employment. Negotiations shall be conducted pursuant to Article II of this AGREEMENT.
Remote Instruction. Buildings will create emergency plans so that remote learning can happen as soon as possible in the event of an unexpected school or classroom quarantine.
Remote Instruction. When engaged in either in school or at home remote instruction, Employees shall follow the schedule, guidelines and directives for remote instruction as established by the District. The Reopening Plan contemplates that some of the face to face instruction may be simultaneously accessed through live streaming by students engaged in remote learning. Employees shall not be required to provide primary supervision to students located in more than one remote location. The parents of students engaged in home remote learning shall be considered the primary supervisors of such students. Students receiving remote instruction in a separate classroom from the Employee providing such instruction shall receive primary supervision from a District assigned facilitator. To the extent practicable, the District shall endeavor to assign remote instruction to Employees assigned to work remotely. Recording of instruction shall be totally voluntary and shall require approval of all parties involved. If changes in the mode of the delivery of instruction are contemplated, the District shall provide as much notice as possible to the Association prior to implementation. The parties acknowledge that an emergency school closure(s) may be proceeded by little or no advance notice.
Remote Instruction. If the District decides to switch to remote instruction, employees who are unable to perform their regular duties remotely and to whom the District does not assign alternate duties shall be provided paid leave for up to five days per school year. If an employee refuses an alternate duty they may take leave as available to them or leave without pay with no disciplinary consequences.