Common use of Coverage of Classes Clause in Contracts

Coverage of Classes. The School Committee and the Association recognize the desirability of achieving optimum teaching-learning conditions by assuring proper classroom coverage. 1. To ensure optimal teaching and learning conditions, coverage will be provided for all teaching staff, including but not limited to, classroom teachers, itinerant teachers, specialists, and service-hour teachers which include Title I, Special Education, English Language Learners and Literacy teachers. 2. In the case of extreme emergency where continuous coverage is not available, teachers may substitute in lieu of their preparation period and will be compensated on a prorated basis using a six and three-quarter hour workday and their normal daily rate of pay. 3. Administration will release teachers from administrative duties for the purpose of attendance at parent conferences or IEP meetings, when necessary. 4. The administration will provide coverage for teachers when parent conferences, RTI or IEP meetings are scheduled during the school day. These meetings will not be scheduled during teachers’ preparation time.