ARTICLE XV

TEACHER ASSIGNMENT

1. No later than February 1 of each school year, teaching, service and homeroom preference forms (see Exhibit B) will be distributed to all teachers and returned no later than ten (10) school days thereafter. The competency, as defined in Article XIV, Section 1b, and experience at the School of a teacher in conjunction with the preference forms will be the basis upon which assignments will be honored. Where preference form choices are not assigned, the administrator, the Department Chairperson, the Association and the teacher will mutually discuss the reasons. The administration is responsible for the final decision.

2. No later than June 1, the Department Chairperson will discuss with each member of the department his/her recommendations to the Administrator including subject, grade level(s), track level(s) or any special grouping. These recommendations are tentative in nature and subject to change.

3. By August 15, teachers will receive notice of subject area, grade level assignments and track, if applicable, type of service period, and homeroom/morning service in lieu of homeroom. Department Chairpersons shall receive notice of department members' subject area, grade level assignments and track. After August 15, a teacher's roster may be changed only after consultation with the teacher. Changes in rosters will not be made for arbitrary and capricious reasons.

4. The School will post the teachers' schedule of assignments, including class size, in the mail room and give a copy to each teacher no later than October 1.

5. Teachers will not be assigned to classes that require more than two (2) separate preparations per school day, unless there is a serious and compelling reason.

6. Teachers with Honors or Advanced Placement Courses will be deemed to have a separate preparation for each of these courses.

7. Teachers may not be assigned to more than three (3) consecutive teaching periods except in such cases as the School will determine four (4) consecutive teaching periods are necessary. The School will not be arbitrary or capricious in making such an assignment. This clause will not be interpreted as a daily limitation on the total teaching periods assigned to the teachers.

8. Teachers may not be assigned to more than three (3) consecutive teaching periods except in such cases as the School will determine four (4) consecutive teaching periods are necessary. The School will not be arbitrary or capricious in making such an assignment. This clause will not be interpreted as a daily limitation on the total teaching periods assigned to the teachers.

9. Room selection will be based on school seniority, where possible.