Common use of TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS Clause in Contracts

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow the current concepts of the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basis. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to posting. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the elementary school grades or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes will be voluntary to the extent possible. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association President. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation time. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow The normal weekly teaching load in Owosso High School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in Lincoln High School will be twenty-five teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the current concepts Middle School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the elementary schools will be thirty teaching hours. Each elementary teacher will be provided with 45-60 minutes of unassigned planning time five days a week. No departure from these norms, except in the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools case of emergency, shall be authorized without prior consultation with respect to teaching loads and assignmentsthe Association. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any such deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basis. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to posting. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or and by changes in subject assignment assignments in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior schedules for the coming year are established per the procedure set forth in Article 10. C. Teachers will assume responsibility for hall conduct for the area adjacent to June 1. Such changes will be voluntary their rooms and may expect reasonable assignment by the building administrator corridor duties. D. Teachers may expect reasonable assignment by the building administrator to school related activities carried on within the extent possible. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association Presidentday. E. A ten (10) minute period The Board and the Association recognize that the education of transition will the children of the Owosso School District is their primary responsibility. The Board and the Association recognize that they also have a responsibility to assist in the training of future teachers. The Board, therefore, agrees to the following practices as regards student or practice teachers. 1. No teacher shall be provided for assigned a student teacher against his wishes. 2. Probationary teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall may not be deducted from scheduled preparation used as critic or supervisory teachers. 3. Critic or supervising teachers shall have the right to recommend to the building administrator the rejection at any time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in of any assigned student teacher with whom they feel they cannot work effectively. 4. No critic teacher may be assigned more than one building. As student teacher for a given time period in academic classes unless the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timecritic teacher agrees to the multiple assignment. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to 5. Critic teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overloadreceive the current rate of compensation paid by the universities. G. To the extent finances allow, 6. Student teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consentused as substitute teachers outside their student teaching assignments.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow Should teacher absences necessitate using teachers on preparation periods as substitutes because no eligible substitutes are available, said teacher giving up his/her preparation period shall be paid at the current concepts rate listed is Schedule B for each prep period given up to substitute. Every effort will be made to share the assignments equally. When absences of fifty percent (50%) or more of the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviationday occur, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthAdministration will call for an eligible substitute. B. Since students are entitled to Elementary/Middle School scheduled recess periods will be taught supervised by non- teachers. Elementary/Middle School teachers who are working within their area of competencemay use this as preparation time, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of as long as it is a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basisscheduled release time. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will Any teacher may discuss his/her tentative assignment for the need for part-time teaching forthcoming year with their building administrator and may appeal the Association prior assignment to posting. D. the Superintendent. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the elementary school grades assignments or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades classroom will be notified and consulted of their tentative assignment by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes Teachers shall be informed of the final assignments and classrooms no later than August 1 unless an unforeseen or emergency situation arises. Should a situation arise, Administration shall notify the Association of the reasons. D. The staff will be voluntary surveyed prior to the extent possibleend of each school year to determine teaching preference for the next school term. Every effort E Because the Board of Education has the statutory duty to educate all children within the boundaries of the school district and those participating in schools of choice, and because the student/teacher ratio is an important aspect of the educational program, and because the number of students the teacher is required to instruct has a direct bearing upon the amount of work required of the individual teacher, the parties agree the size of the individual classes shall be given careful consideration to balance them by the administration. Upon the request of the teacher or association, if educationally appropriate, or economically feasible all options not limited to: balancing class loads, hiring a paraprofessional, or not being able to do anything will be made considered. Discussion on whether to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association President. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition do so will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within done by the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation time4th Wednesday count day. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow Section 1: The normal weekly teaching load of a teacher in the current concepts High School will be: twenty- five (25) teaching periods and five (5) unassigned preparation periods. Assignment to a supervised study period in the High School shall be considered a teaching period for the purpose of this Article. Teachers at the North Central Association Middle School will have a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes of preparation time per day. The normal weekly teaching load of a teacher in the elementary school shall include five (5) forty (40) minute unassigned preparation periods per week in grades K-4. For the purposes of this section the term “unassigned” shall mean that there shall be no regularly scheduled supervision of students. These times are specifically to be used for Junior High instructional preparation or related activities. Teachers shall, on occasion, be expected to be available for parent conferences, student assistance, administrative meetings, and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association other duties as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthrequired on an irregular basis as outlined above provided that appropriate notice is given. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area Section 2: Teachers of competence, teachers grades K- 4 shall not be assignedrequired to supervise students during the students' scheduled recess periods. If K- 4 recesses are used as a reward, except temporarily and for good causeteachers are to supervise the students. Teachers may, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basis, supervise students during recess scheduled by the building principal. Teachers will be compensated with one release day for every twenty-five (25) recesses served. The release day must be approved in advance by the building principal and may not be banked. The number of volunteers and any rotation of volunteers will be decided by administration. Teachers can opt to receive substitute rate of pay in exchange for the release day. Unused release days remaining at the end of the year will be paid at the pro-rated daily substitute rate. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need for partSection 3: If a teacher is requested to teach a class during his preparation period on a full-time teaching with basis, he will receive additional compensation. The additional compensation shall be the Association prior to postingteacher’s instructional hourly rate multiplied by the number of additional hours taught. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the elementary school grades or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if Section 4: Whenever possible, prior to June 1. Such changes High School teachers will be voluntary to the extent possible. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association President. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation time. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.three

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow Should teacher absences necessitate using teachers on preparation periods as substitutes because no eligible substitutes are available, said teacher giving up his/her preparation period shall be paid at the current concepts rate listed in Schedule B for each prep period given up to substitute. Every effort will be made to share the assignments equally. When absences of fifty percent (50%) or more of the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviationday occur, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthAdministration will call for an eligible substitute. B. Since students are entitled to Elementary scheduled recess periods will be taught supervised by non-teachers. Elementary teachers who are working within their area of competencemay use this as preparation time, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of as long as it is a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basisscheduled release time. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will Any teacher may discuss his/her tentative assignment for the need for part-time teaching forthcoming year with the Association prior to posting. D. their building administrator. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the elementary school grades assignments or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades classroom will be notified and consulted of their tentative assignment by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes Teachers shall be informed of the final assignments and classrooms no later than August 15 unless an unforeseen or emergency situation arises. D. The staff will be voluntary surveyed prior to the extent possible. Every effort will be made end of each school year to avoid reassigning tenure elementary determine teaching preference for the next school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association Presidentterm. E. A ten (10) minute period Because the Board of transition Education has the statutory duty to educate all children within the boundaries of the school district and those participating in schools of choice, and because the student/teacher ratio is an important aspect of the educational program, and because the number of students the teacher is required to instruct has a direct bearing upon the amount of work required of the individual teacher, the parties agree the size of the individual classes shall be given careful consideration to balance them by the administration. Upon the request of the teacher or Association, if educationally appropriate, or economically feasible all options not limited to: balancing class loads, hiring a paraprofessional, or not being able to do anything will be provided for considered. Discussion on whether to do so will be done by the 4th Wednesday count day. F. The elementary, junior and senior high school schedules shall be established by the administration, shared with teacher representation, teaching staff, department heads, and counselors. The administrator will utilize collective input from the affected grades or disciplines as much as possible. In the event that teachers traveling are shared between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration buildings, consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation time. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to ensure that schedules with those teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overloadalign with contractual requirements and guidelines. G. To Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled each year in conjunction with the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not mutual development of the school calendar. The format for the conferences shall likewise be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consentmutually developed each year.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow the current concepts of the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter Scheduled recess periods may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthsupervised by teachers. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within Any teacher may discuss his/her tentative assignment for the forthcoming year with their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of studybuilding administrator. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basis. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to posting. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the elementary school grades assignments or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades classroom will be notified and consulted of their tentative assignment by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes Teachers shall be informed of the final assignments and classrooms no later than August 15 unless an unforeseen or emergency situation arises. C. The staff will be voluntary surveyed prior to the extent possibleend of each school year to determine teaching preference for the next school term. D. Because the Board of Education has the statutory duty to educate all children within the boundaries of the school district and those participating in schools of choice, and because the student/teacher ratio is an important aspect of the educational program, and because the number of students the teacher is required to instruct has a direct bearing upon the amount of work required of the individual teacher, the parties agree the size of the individual classes shall be given careful consideration to balance them by the administration. Every effort Upon the request of the teacher or Association, if educationally appropriate, or economically feasible all options not limited to: balancing class loads, hiring a paraprofessional, or not being able to do anything will be made considered. Discussion on whether to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless do so will be done by the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association President4th Wednesday count day. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition The elementary, junior and senior high school schedules shall be established by the administration, shared with teacher representation, teaching staff, department heads, and counselors. The administrator will be provided for utilize collective input from the affected grades or disciplines as much as possible. In the event that teachers traveling are shared between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration buildings, consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for ensure that schedules with those teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timealign with contractual requirements and guidelines. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers Parent/Teacher Conferences will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching dutiesscheduled each year in conjunction with the mutual development of the school calendar. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will The format for the conferences shall likewise be used to prevent preparation overloadmutually developed each year. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow The normal weekly teaching load in the current concepts Senior High School will be twenty-five teaching hours and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the Middle School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the elementary schools will be thirty teaching hours. Each elementary teacher will be provided with 45-60 minutes of unassigned planning time five days a week. No departure from these norms, except in the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools case of emergency, shall be authorized without prior consultation with respect to teaching loads and assignmentsthe Association. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any such deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basis. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to posting. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or and by changes in subject assignment assignments in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior schedules for the coming year are established. C. Teachers will assume responsibility for hall conduct for the area adjacent to June 1. Such changes will be voluntary their rooms and may expect reasonable assignment by the principal to corridor duties. D. Teachers may expect reasonable assignment by the extent possible. Every effort will be made principal to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless related activities carried on within the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association Presidentschool day. E. A ten (10) minute period The Board and the Association recognize that the education of transition will the children of the Owosso School District is their primary responsibility. The Board and the Association recognize that they also have a responsibility to assist in the training of future teachers. The Board, therefore, agrees to the following practices as regards student or practice teachers. 1. No teacher shall be provided for assigned a student teacher against his wishes. 2. Probationary teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall may not be deducted from scheduled preparation used as critic or supervisory teachers. 3. Critic or supervising teachers shall have the right to recommend to the principal the rejection at any time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in of any assigned student teacher with whom they feel they cannot work effectively. 4. No critic teacher may be assigned more than one building. As student teacher for a given time period in academic classes unless the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timecritic teacher agrees to the multiple assignment. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to 5. Critic teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overloadreceive the current rate of compensation paid by the universities. G. To the extent finances allow, 6. Student teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consentused as substitute teachers outside their student teaching assignments.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow The normal weekly teaching load in Owosso High School will be thirty (30) teaching periods and five (5) unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in Lincoln High School will be twenty-five (25) teaching periods and five (5) unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the current concepts Middle School will be thirty (30) to thirty-five (35) teaching periods and five (5) unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the elementary schools will be thirty (30) teaching hours. Each elementary teacher will be provided with 45-60 minutes of unassigned planning time five (5) days a week. No departure from these norms, except for an emergency, shall be authorized without prior consultation with the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignmentsAssociation. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any such deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthprocedure. B. Since students are entitled Teachers will assume responsibility for hall conduct for the area adjacent to be taught their rooms and may expect reasonable assignment by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basisbuilding Administrator corridor duties. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss Teachers may expect reasonable assignment by the need for part-time teaching with building administrator to school related activities carried on within the Association prior to postingschool day. D. Teachers who will be affected by The Board and the Association recognize that the education of the children of the Owosso Public School District is their primary responsibility and recognize that they also have a change in grade assignment responsibility to assist in the elementary school grades training of future teachers. The Board agrees to the following practices for student or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June practice teachers. 1. Such changes will No teacher shall be voluntary assigned a student teacher against the teacher’s wishes. 2. Probationary teachers may not be used as critic or supervisory teachers. 3. Critic or supervising teachers shall have the right to recommend to the extent possible. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless building Administrator the rejection at any time of any assigned student teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association Presidentwith whom they feel they cannot work effectively. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition will 4. No critic teacher may be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in assigned more than one building. As (1) student teacher for a given time period in academic classes unless the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timecritic teacher agrees to the multiple assignment. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to 5. Critic teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overloadreceive the current rate of compensation paid by the universities. G. To the extent finances allow, 6. Student teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consentused as substitute teachers outside their student teaching assignments.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow It is specifically understood that the current concepts School District is mandated to comply with the requirements of the North Central Association for Junior High Elementary and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthEducation Act / No Child Left Behind (ESEA/NCLB). B. Since students are entitled The Board shall assign teachers according to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their No Child Left Behind federal requirements when placing them in teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basispositions. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need Secondary teachers, except for part-time counselors and librarians, shall be scheduled for five (5) teaching periods, one (1) advisory/media period and one (1) preparation period, which shall be used in accordance with the Association prior to postingprocedure outlined in the Policy Handbook. The secondary preparation period will be at least fifty-two (52) minutes in length. Counselors and librarians will not receive a preparation period and shall work at least the same length of day as classroom teachers. Elementary teachers shall receive a minimum of 200 minutes which consist of at least 30-minute periods for the purpose of preparation, which shall be used in accordance with the procedure outlined in the policy handbook. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or by and changes in subject assignment assignments in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted in writing by their principals Principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, practical and prior to June July 1. Such changes will be voluntary If circumstances necessitate a modification of teaching assignment subsequent to the extent possible. Every above date, every reasonable effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers limit them to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given changes, which are mutually acceptable to the Local Association Presidentteacher. If necessity dictates a change in assignment after July 1, which is not voluntarily consented to by the teachers, such shift shall not be to an assignment outside the K-3, 4-6 grade span preference; nor in the case of a secondary teacher to a subject area in which he/she fails to meet NCLB federal requirements. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition will Teachers who consent to serve as a supervising teacher for college intern students shall be compensated in an amount equal to that provided by the college for teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timethis purpose. F. Assignment Preferences for regular teaching assignments or extra-duty assignments may be indicated on the letter of classes intent slips by the teacher and responsibilities to teachers their choices will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overloadconsidered by the administration in making such assignments. G. To Every effort shall be made to provide a full schedule for returning teachers before new personnel are assigned, providing that the extent finances allowreturning teacher is certified and qualified according to the NCLB federal requirements. H. Every effort shall be made to provide a newly probationary teacher with a mentor who is a tenured teacher within the same building, teachers in department or grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consentlevel.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow 6.1 The normal daily schedule for all full-time certificated personnel in the current concepts of the North Central Association for Junior High middle and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of studysenior high school will include one unassigned planning period. The term "assignedunassigned planning period" above shall not refer be construed to placement include the use of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position this period for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basispurposes other than planning when daily schedule changes are necessary. C. 6.2 All teaching positions shall be filled by certified teachers. Every first year teacher shall provide the general office with a complete up-to-date transcript no later than the fourth Friday of September. Every teacher who earns additional credit should up-date their transcripts annually by the same date. 6.3 The Board normal weekly schedule for all certificated personnel in the elementary school will include a minimum of Education's Personnel Committee or designee 265 minutes of planning time during the student contact day per week, which must be in blocks of no less than 20 minutes per period and may include a duty-free recess. Any anticipated changes that significantly impact the amount of recess used as planning time will discuss create the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to postinga recess committee (elementary principals and two teachers from each elementary school that have been selected by their staffs). The committee will determine those changes. D. 6.4 Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes will be voluntary to the extent possiblepracticable. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school probationary teachers to different subjects or grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. 6.5 Each teacher will be notified of his/her probable teaching assignment for the following year no later than the last day of school. Notice Notification will occur as soon as possible when changes need to be made during the summer. 6.6 The Association recognizes the importance of providing students with as many diverse instructional learning opportunities as possible. Therefore, the Association supports the concept of dual enrollment courses being provided on site. However, at no time will the offering of these new courses cause an adverse effect upon the teaching assignments of bargaining unit members, including but not limited to loss of instructional work hours, salary of position. When a new course is offered to Harbor Springs students, bargaining unit members will have the first right of assignment provided all qualifications for the course are met. This may include, but not be limited to, being a qualified adjunct instructor with the institution sponsoring the course. 6.7 Any extra curricular assignment or additional daily class for which a teacher is paid, in addition to his base salary, shall also be voluntary. 6.8 Vacancies in the school district shall be posted and teachers covered by this agreement shall be given the opportunity to apply for such vacancies provided their certification and qualifications meet the standards of the vacancy posting. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this Agreement as a position within the bargaining unit presently unfilled including newly created positions. 6.9 Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, including newly created positions, shall be posted electronically to all bargaining unit members as well as on a designated bulletin board in each district building along with a copy of such posting sent to the Local Association President. E. A . Positions as above described shall be posted at least ten (10) minute period school days prior to being filled, except such time limits may be condensed with the mutual agreement of transition the Association during the ten work days prior to and five work days after the beginning of a new school year so that the District may fill positions in a timely fashion when there are late resignations, illnesses, or when enrollment increases require additional staff. Bargaining unit members may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to the place designated on the posting. 6.10 During the summer months when regular school is not in session, the Employer will post in the Superintendent's office and electronically to all bargaining unit members all vacancies as above described and shall also forward at the same time copies of said vacancies to the Association President. Positions so posted shall remain posted for fourteen (14) calendar days if the vacancy occurs after August 1, and twenty-one (21) calendar days if the vacancy occurs before August 1, except as may be modified as outlined in 6.8 (above). 6.11 Bargaining unit members shall be given opportunity to bid on all vacancies. 6.12 No teacher shall be transferred without prior notification and conference with supervisor. Teacher may request that association representative be present at conference. 6.13 Any certificated teacher who is assigned and agrees to supervise the lunchroom will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within paid as outlined in Appendix B. 6.14 A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in section 1526 of the City School Code and shall perform the duties of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As a Master Teacher as specified in the past, adjustment code. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit mutually agreed upon by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timethe parties listed in 6. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow The normal weekly teaching load in Owosso High School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in Lincoln High School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the current concepts Middle School will be thirty teaching periods and five unassigned preparation periods. The normal weekly teaching load in the elementary schools will be thirty teaching hours. Each elementary teacher will be provided with 45-60 minutes of unassigned planning time five days a week. No departure from these norms, except in the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools case of emergency, shall be authorized without prior consultation with respect to teaching loads and assignmentsthe Association. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any such deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basis. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will discuss the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to posting. D. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or and by changes in subject assignment assignments in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior schedules for the coming year are established per the procedure set forth in Article 10. C. Teachers will assume responsibility for hall conduct for the area adjacent to June 1. Such changes will be voluntary their rooms and may expect reasonable assignment by the principal to corridor duties. D. Teachers may expect reasonable assignment by the extent possible. Every effort will be made principal to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless related activities carried on within the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association Presidentschool day. E. A ten (10) minute period The Board and the Association recognize that the education of transition will the children of the Owosso School District is their primary responsibility. The Board and the Association recognize that they also have a responsibility to assist in the training of future teachers. The Board, therefore, agrees to the following practices as regards student or practice teachers. 1. No teacher shall be provided for assigned a student teacher against his wishes. 2. Probationary teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall may not be deducted from scheduled preparation used as critic or supervisory teachers. 3. Critic or supervising teachers shall have the right to recommend to the principal the rejection at any time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in of any assigned student teacher with whom they feel they cannot work effectively. 4. No critic teacher may be assigned more than one building. As student teacher for a given time period in academic classes unless the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timecritic teacher agrees to the multiple assignment. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to 5. Critic teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overloadreceive the current rate of compensation paid by the universities. G. To the extent finances allow, 6. Student teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consentused as substitute teachers outside their student teaching assignments.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow 6.1 The normal daily schedule for all full-time certificated personnel in the current concepts middle and senior high school will include one unassigned planning period. The term "unassigned planning period" shall be construed to include the use of the North Central Association this period for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthpurposes other than planning when daily schedule changes are necessary. B. 6.2 Since students pupils are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field fields of study. The term "assigned" above All teaching positions shall not refer to placement be filled by certified teachers. Every first year teacher shall provide the general office with a complete up-to-date transcript no later than the fourth Friday of a regularly assigned September. Every teacher in a substitute position for conferences or inwho earns additional credit should up-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basisdate their transcripts annually by the same date. C. 6.3 The Board normal weekly schedule for all certificated personnel in the elementary school will include a minimum of Education's Personnel Committee or designee 265 minutes of planning time during the student contact day per week, which must be in blocks of no less than 20 minutes per period and may include a duty-free recess. Any anticipated changes that significantly impact the amount of recess used as planning time will discuss create the need for part-time teaching with the Association prior to postinga recess committee (elementary principals and two teachers from each elementary school that have been selected by their staffs). The committee will determine those changes. D. 6.4 Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1practicable. Such changes will be voluntary to the extent possible. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school probationary teachers to different subjects or grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. 6.5 Each teacher will be notified of his/her probable teaching assignment for the following year no later than the last day of school. Notice Notification will occur as soon as possible when changes need to be made during the summer. 6.6 Any extra curricular assignment or additional daily class for which a teacher is paid, in addition to his base salary, shall also be voluntary. 6.7 Vacancies in the school district shall be posted and teachers covered by this agreement shall be given consideration for filling vacancies provided their certification and qualifications are equal to or better than others applying. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this Agreement as a position within the bargaining unit presently unfilled including newly created positions. 6.8 Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, including newly created positions, shall be posted on a designated bulletin board in each district building along with a copy of such posting sent to the Local Association President. E. A . Positions as above described shall be posted at least ten (10) minute period school days prior to being filled, except such time limits may be condensed with the mutual agreement of transition the Association during the ten work days prior to and five work days after the beginning of a new school year so that the District may fill positions in a timely fashion when there are late resignations, illnesses, or when enrollment increases require additional staff. Bargaining unit members may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to the place designated on the posting. 6.9 During the summer months when regular school is not in session, the Employer will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As post in the pastSuperintendent's office all vacancies as above described and shall also forward at the same time copies of said vacancies to the Association President. Positions so posted shall remain posted for fourteen (14) calendar days if the vacancy occurs after August 1, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation time. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than twenty-one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To (21) calendar days if the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semestervacancy occurs before August 1, except by mutual consentas may be modified as outlined in 6.8 (above).

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow 6.1 The normal daily schedule for all full-time certificated personnel in the current concepts of the North Central Association for Junior High middle and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviation, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forth. B. Since students are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of studysenior high school will include one unassigned planning period. The term "assignedunassigned planning period" above shall not refer be construed to placement include the use of a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position this period for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basispurposes other than planning when daily schedule changes are necessary. C. 6.2 All teaching positions shall be filled by certified teachers. Every first year teacher shall provide the general office with a complete up-to-date transcript no later than the fourth Friday of September. Every teacher who earns additional credit should up-date their transcripts annually by the same date. 6.3 The Board normal weekly schedule for all certificated personnel will include a minimum of Education's Personnel Committee or designee 275 minutes of planning time during the student contact day per week, which must be in blocks of no less than 20 minutes per period. The Administration and Association will discuss work collaboratively through the need for partproblem-solving process to ensure planning time teaching with the Association is equitable between schools prior to postingthe start of school. Planning time may include duty- free recess. D. 6.4 Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment assignments in the elementary school grades or and by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes will be voluntary to the extent possiblepracticable. Every effort will be made to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school probationary teachers to different subjects or grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. 6.5 Each teacher will be notified of his/her probable teaching assignment for the following year no later than the last day of school. Notice Notification will occur as soon as possible when changes need to be made during the summer. 6.6 The Association recognizes the importance of providing students with as many diverse instructional learning opportunities as possible. Therefore, the Association supports the concept of dual enrollment courses being provided on site. However, at no time will the offering of these new courses cause an adverse effect upon the teaching assignments of bargaining unit members, including but not limited to loss of instructional work hours, salary of position. When a new course is offered to Harbor Springs students, bargaining unit members will have the first right of assignment provided all qualifications for the course are met. This may include, but not be limited to, being a qualified adjunct instructor with the institution sponsoring the course. 6.7 Any extra curricular assignment or additional daily class for which a teacher is paid, in addition to his base salary, shall also be voluntary. 6.8 Vacancies in the school district shall be posted and teachers covered by this agreement shall be given the opportunity to apply for such vacancies provided their certification and qualifications meet the standards of the vacancy posting. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this Agreement as a position within the bargaining unit presently unfilled including newly created positions. 6.9 Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, including newly created positions, shall be posted electronically to all bargaining unit members as well as on a designated bulletin board in each district building along with a copy of such posting sent to the Local Association President. E. A . Positions as above described shall be posted at least ten (10) minute period school days prior to being filled, except such time limits may be condensed with the mutual agreement of transition the Association during the ten work days prior to and five work days after the beginning of a new school year so that the District may fill positions in a timely fashion when there are late resignations, illnesses, or when enrollment increases require additional staff. Bargaining unit members may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to the place designated on the posting. 6.10 During the summer months when regular school is not in session, the Employer will post in the Superintendent's office and electronically to all bargaining unit members all vacancies as above described and shall also forward at the same time copies of said vacancies to the Association President. Positions so posted shall remain posted for fourteen (14) calendar days if the vacancy occurs after August 1, and twenty-one (21) calendar days if the vacancy occurs before August 1, except as may be modified as outlined in 6.8 (above). 6.11 Bargaining unit members shall be given opportunity to bid on all vacancies. 6.12 No teacher shall be transferred without prior notification and conference with supervisor. Teacher may request that association representative be present at conference. 6.13 Any certificated teacher who is assigned and agrees to supervise the lunchroom will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within paid as outlined in Appendix B. 6.14 A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in section 1526 of the City School Code and shall perform the duties of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As a Master Teacher as specified in the past, adjustment code. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit mutually agreed upon by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation timethe parties listed in 6. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.

TEACHING LOADS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A. Follow Should teacher absences necessitate using teachers on preparation periods as substitutes because no eligible substitutes are available, said teacher giving up his/her preparation period shall be paid at the current concepts rate listed in Schedule B for each prep period given up to substitute. Every effort will be made to share the assignments equally. When absences of fifty percent (50%) or more of the North Central Association for Junior High and Secondary Schools with respect to teaching loads and assignments. In the event of any disagreement between the representative of the Board and the Association as to the need and desirability of any deviationday occur, the matter may be processed through the professional grievance procedure hereinafter set forthAdministration will call for an eligible substitute. B. Since students are entitled to Elementary scheduled recess periods will be taught supervised by non-teachers. Elementary teachers who are working within their area of competencemay use this as preparation time, teachers shall not be assigned, except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study. The term "assigned" above shall not refer to placement of as long as it is a regularly assigned teacher in a substitute position for conferences or in-service meetings. Regularly employed staff will act as substitutes only in an emergency or on a voluntary basisscheduled release time. C. The Board of Education's Personnel Committee or designee will Any teacher may discuss his/her tentative assignment for the need for part-time teaching forthcoming year with their building administrator and may appeal the Association prior assignment to posting. D. the Superintendent. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the elementary school grades assignments or by changes in subject assignment in the secondary school grades classroom will be notified and consulted of their tentative assignment by their principals as soon as practicable and, if possible, prior to June 1. Such changes Teachers shall be informed of the final assignments and classrooms no later than August 1 unless an unforeseen or emergency situation arises. Should a situation arise, Administration shall notify the Association of the reasons. D. The staff will be voluntary surveyed prior to the extent possibleend of each school year to determine teaching preference for the next school term. Every effort E Because the Board of Education has the statutory duty to educate all children within the boundaries of the school district and those participating in schools of choice, and because the student/teacher ratio is an important aspect of the educational program, and because the number of students the teacher is required to instruct has a direct bearing upon the amount of work required of the individual teacher, the parties agree the size of the individual classes shall be given careful consideration to balance them by the administration. Upon the request of the teacher or association, if educationally appropriate, or economically feasible all options not limited to: balancing class loads, hiring a paraprofessional, or not being able to do anything will be made considered. Discussion on whether to avoid reassigning tenure elementary school teachers to different grade levels or schools unless the teacher requests such change. Notice shall also be given to the Local Association President. E. A ten (10) minute period of transition do so will be provided for teachers traveling between buildings within done by the City of Negaunee. Consideration will be given to traveling conditions in inclement weather. Time to travel from one building to another shall not be deducted from scheduled preparation time or duty-free lunch period for teachers who serve in more than one building. As in the past, adjustment by compensatory time or pay will be provided for teachers traveling during their lunch or preparation time4th Wednesday count day. F. Assignment of classes and responsibilities to teachers will be rotated among teachers so that no teacher is continually assigned to classes requiring extra preparation or teaching duties. When staff is assigned to more than one building, special coordination will be used to prevent preparation overload. G. To the extent finances allow, teachers in grade 7-12 will not be expected to prepare for more than three classes per semester, except by mutual consent.