Article 8
I wanted to write and take a look at Article 8—Teacher Hours and Work Loads
Let’s look specifically at Article 8.1 and 8.8.
Article 8.1:
The work day for teachers shall be seven hours which shall include preparation periods as described in Articles 8.4 and 8.5 below. In addition to the seven-hour day, each teacher shall receive a continuous duty-free lunch period of at least 30 minutes, but not exceed 60 minutes.
You have the right to a duty free lunch of at least 30 minutes. This statement gives you the authority to say no to meetings, committee work, watching kids, or anything else related to school activities at this time. OR, you have the authority to leave the building if you choose as long as you inform your building principal:
Article 8.8:
Teachers shall have the right to leave their school during their duty-free lunch period after notifying their principal, or their principal’s designee.
If you find these are being violated, please let the office know. We can help.
Thanks!
Jerri Modrall
President, SVVEA
303-772-3666