Normal Working Day

Members of the teaching staff are required to be on duty fifteen (15) minutes before the beginning and twenty (20) minutes after the close of the students' day.

It is recognized that professional duties and responsibilities extend beyond the student contact hours to include time for such activities as additional planning and evaluating, meetings, professional growth, parent conferences, sponsoring activities and participation in Open House and PTO meetings, if needed. These professional tasks will be equitably shared so that no staff member is given undue burdens.

Snow/Emergency Days

In the event that schools are closed due to snow, inclement weather, or other unplanned closure (emergency days), the
superintendent shall have the authority and discretion to require employees to report to work based on job classification,
district need, or other criteria that is in the best interest of the district. Employees who fail to report when directed to do so
will not be permitted to substitute paid leave and will be docked for the day, absent compelling, documented justification
for the absence that is satisfactory to the superintendent in the superintendent’s judgment and sole discretion.

Duty Free Lunch

Efforts will be made to provide an uninterrupted duty-free lunch period. When temporary, unanticipated emergency situations arise, teachers may not receive a full duty free lunch.

The scheduling of lunch periods shall be determined by the building administrator or supervisor. Staff members may leave the school building during such periods; however, clearance must be made through the building principal/designee and a prompt return to assigned duties is mandatory.