Common use of Classroom Preparation Clause in Contracts

Classroom Preparation. Before the first instructional day of each school year, full-time certified professional employees whose primary work responsibility is delivering instruction to students (i.e., teachers, counselors, and librarians) may choose to work an optional 7.5 hours in their work location to individually prepare for the opening of a new school year. This time may, at the employee’s discretion, be used to prepare the physical classroom environment, plan, complete professional development (including HCS compliance courses), or to prepare instructional materials and resources for use with students. Professional employees opting to work this time will receive $100.00 upon submitting documentation to the building administrator.