3250 - WORKING PERIODS
The periods of work required of the professional staff shall be clearly specified to ensure the smooth and regular operation of the School District.
Where not otherwise specified in the terms of a collectively negotiated agreement, the Board reserves the right to specify the working hours for professional staff members.
All employees are obligated to report regularly for the performance of their duties except as authorized by these policies and approved by the Superintendent. During a period of authorized absence, partial or full compensation may be paid within the limitations of these policies and the laws governing such absences.
Absences not approved by the Superintendent, acting under Board policies and State statutes, shall be considered as unauthorized and no payment of salary shall be made. Unauthorized absence from duty may be considered by the Board as cause for suspension or dismissal of an employee.
The Superintendent shall apply uniformly throughout the schools of this District, except as otherwise specified in this policy, the following working periods for professional personnel:
Teachers are required to be present at their respective rooms, and to open them for admission of students not less then thirty (30) minutes before the time prescribed for commencing school.
Teachers shall remain at the school after the close of the school day long enough to ensure a professional and adequate performance in the discharge of duties. Such time shall not be less than fifteen (15) minutes.
Instructional personnel shall have a duty-free lunch period of not less than thirty (30) consecutive minutes (must be thirty (30) minutes or more).
Employees may (not) leave the school grounds during their lunch period without permission of the building principal.
During the times students are in attendance, teachers may be assigned extra or alternative duties at the discretion of the principal, which duties shall wherever possible be equitably distributed.
All teaching staff members are expected to attend each faculty meeting unless specifically excused by the administration or the negotiated agreement.
In cases of excused attendance, the faculty member is to schedule an appointment with the principal for the following day to discuss those topics covered during the faculty meeting.