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 platform that allows members of the bargaining unit to use live video with students. k. Students who do not follow the Brevard Public School’s Code of Student Conduct may be subject to discipline. 1. Students that record a member of the bargaining unit without his or her knowledge or permission may be subject to discipline. l. If necessary, district professional development will be made available online to assist staff in completion of requirements for recertification. m. Resource teachers, content specialists or other members of the bargaining unit will not be required to work outside days other members of the bargaining unit will not. A supervisor may request, on a volunteer basis, for some members of these groups to work if it becomes necessary due to current conditions. n. Distance learning while Teacher is Under Quarantine 1. Any distance learning circumstance which Brevard Public Schools may encounter this school year will be guided by the State of Florida Department of Education Order No. 2020-EO-06 issued July 6, 2020. As members of the bargaining unit will be compensated during a required quarantine, they will work their contractual eight
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