Common use of Teacher Programs Clause in Contracts

Teacher Programs. 1. Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, all high school and middle school core English Department teachers will be assigned no more than 140 students per day for a 6-period day (teach 5, 1 prep) and 144 students per day for a 7-period day (teacher 6, 1 prep). This will result in an average of 28 students per class, but in no case will a class have more than 30 students if the secondary schools are on a 6-period day (teacher 5, 1 prep). If the secondary schools have a 7-period day (teacher 6, 1 prep), this will result in an average of 24 students per core English class, but in no case will a class have more than 29 students. Courses included in these limits are Core English Classes, AP ELA, and creative writing. Any new courses developed after 9/1/17 will be discussed between the TFT and TSD to determine if the limits are warranted. If the secondary schools have a 7-period day, TFT Members assigned to the secondary schools shall receive overage payments outlined in this Agreement if their total pupil count exceeds 144, or if the total pupil count in any one class periods exceeds 29. 2. Algebra 8 classes shall be taught by certified math teachers. a. Whenever possible, the initial preference will be given to teachers assigned to the middle school where the vacancy exists. b. When no certified teacher is assigned to the middle school, the Algebra 8 class will be combined with senior high school math offerings, using the following pairings: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3. All elementary school students will be provided instruction in Physical Education, Music and one or more of the following Art/Technology/Media/STEM. Grades K through 6 (if 6th is self- contained) will receive an average of one hundred ninety (190) minutes per week calculated over the school year of Physical Education/Music/Art/Technology/Media/STEM or any combination thereof. The Parties agree that the average minutes per week may increase up to two hundred and fifty minutes (250) per week, at the District’s discretion, if electives are added to the elementary schedule. a. TSD will apply for grant opportunities to provide an additional 30 minute weekly instruction/support which will provide a total of 220 minutes. However, this is subject to availability and award of grant. 4. All elementary school students will be provided with a supervised recess(s). The building principal and the Union Building Committee will establish the recess schedule for each elementary building.

Teacher Programs. 1. Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, all high school and middle school core English Department teachers will be assigned no more than 140 students per day for a 6-period day (teach 5, 1 prep) and 144 students per day for a 7-period day (teacher 6, 1 prep). This will result in an average of 28 students per class, but in no case will a class have more than 30 students if the secondary schools are on a 6-period day (teacher 5, 1 prep). If the secondary schools have a 7-period day (teacher 6, 1 prep), this will result in an average of 24 students per core English class, but in no case will a class have more than 29 students. Courses included in these limits are Core English Classes, AP ELA, and creative writing. Any new courses developed after 9/1/17 will be discussed between the TFT and TSD to determine if the limits are warranted. If the secondary schools have a 7-period day, TFT Members assigned to the secondary schools shall receive overage payments outlined in this Agreement if their total pupil count exceeds 144, or if the total pupil count in any one class periods exceeds 29. 2. Algebra 8 classes shall be taught by certified math teachers. a. Whenever possible, the initial preference will be given to teachers assigned to the middle school where the vacancy exists. b. When no certified teacher is assigned to the middle school, the Algebra 8 class will be combined with senior high school math offerings, using the following pairings: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3. All elementary school students will be provided instruction in Physical Education, Music and one or more of the following Art/Technology/Media/STEM. Grades K through 6 (if 6th is self- self-contained) will receive an average of one hundred ninety (190) minutes per week calculated over the school year of Physical Education/Music/Art/Technology/Media/STEM or any combination thereof. The Parties agree that the average minutes per week may increase up to two hundred and fifty minutes (250) per week, at the District’s discretion, if electives are added to the elementary schedule. a. TSD will apply for grant opportunities to provide an additional 30 minute weekly instruction/support which will provide a total of 220 minutes. However, this is subject to availability and award of grant. 4. All elementary school students will be provided with a supervised recess(s). The building principal and the Union Building Committee will establish the recess schedule for each elementary building.

Teacher Programs. 1. Starting in the 2018-2019 2009-2010 school year, all high school and middle school core English Department teachers will be assigned no more than 140 112 students per day for a 6-6- period day (teach 5, 1 prep) and 144 students per day for a 7-period day (teacher 6, 1 prep). in the trimester scheduling format (for four (4) blocks). This will result in an average of 28 students per class, but in no case will a class have more than 30 students if the secondary schools are on a 6-period day (teacher 5, 1 prep). If the secondary schools have a 7-7- period day (teacher 6, 1 prep), this will result in an average of 24 students per core English class, but in no case will a class have more than 29 students. Courses included in these limits are Core English Classes, AP ELA, and creative writing. Any new courses developed after 9/1/17 will be discussed between the TFT and TSD to determine if the limits are warranted. If the secondary schools have a 7-period day, TFT Members assigned to the secondary schools shall receive overage payments outlined in this Agreement if their total pupil count exceeds 144, or if the total pupil count in any one class periods exceeds 29. The exception to the 30 student limit will be the Broadcasting Class and the Theater Arts Class which may have up to 33 students each, but still no more that 112 total students per day per teacher (for the four (4) blocks). 2. Algebra 8 classes shall be taught by certified math teachers. a. Whenever possible, the initial preference will be given to teachers assigned to the middle middle/junior high school where the vacancy exists. b. When no certified teacher is assigned to the middle middle/junior high school, the Algebra 8 class will be combined with senior high school math offerings, using the following pairings: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3. All elementary school students will be provided instruction in physical education and music/art Physical Education, Music and one or more of the following Art/Technology/Media/STEM. Grades K through 6 (if 6th grade is self- self contained) will receive an average of one hundred seventy (170) minutes per week calculated over the school year of physical education/music/art/ instruction or any combination thereof. Grades K through 6 (if 6th is self-contained) will receive an average of one hundred ninety (190) minutes per week calculated over the school year of Physical Education/Music/Art/Technology/Media/STEM or any combination thereof. The Parties agree that the average minutes per week may increase up to two hundred and fifty minutes (250) per week, at the District’s discretion, if electives are added to the elementary schedule. a. TSD will apply for grant opportunities to provide an additional 30 minute weekly instruction/support which will provide a total of 220 minutes. However, Grades K through 6 (if 6th is self-continued) will receive an average of one hundred seventy (170) minutes per week if the elementary enrollment for any year of this is subject to availability and award of grantcontract decreases by more than 150 FTE for the 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 school year. 4. All elementary school students will be provided with a supervised recess(s). The building principal and the Union Building Committee will establish the recess schedule for each elementary building. 5. In the elementary schools, workloads shall be as equally balanced as possible.