Class Loads. The teacher/pupil ratio is an important aspect of an effective educational program. The parties agree that class size should be adjusted whenever possible to meet the following maxim: 1. Elementary: Kindergarten 26 a. Class loads will be adjusted as appropriate within ten (10) working days of a count completed at the end of the second week of the school year and the beginning day of each successive marking period thereafter for grades K-6. b. Elementary specials in grades K-5 shall be governed by the above class sizes. Sixth grade physical education and instrumental and vocal music teachers shall be consulted as to class size before the class schedule is established. Sixth grade physical education and instrumental and vocal music sections are exempt from overload compensation. c. Prior to the first full week of school and prior to establishing class schedules, elementary specials teachers will be consulted by their respective building principals regarding their class schedules. d. Within each building the disparity in class size at the same grade level will not exceed four (4)
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