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ARTICLE VI - TEACHING CONDITIONS AND STAFF FACILITIES A. The parties agree that the following limits on class size represent desired objectives. The utilization of facilities and personnel and future planning of construction and recruiting of staff will move toward these objectives. The maximum pupil population of each classroom teacher should be twenty-four (24) students for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade, and a maximum of twenty-seven (27) students for fifth through eighth grade. B. Instructional staff members may submit requests for instructional materials and supplies for the following term at a time to be designated by the administration. Such requests are advisory only and will not be deemed to be binding upon the Board. The determination of the Board in all instances will be final and not subject to the grievance procedure or to review by any other person or organization. C. The Board agrees to make available for each building, digital copying facilities to aid teachers in the proper execution of their assigned duties.
‘A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops.’ –Henry Adams
D. Work space will be provided for teachers. E. A staff lounge, which is furnished and cleaned daily by custodians, will be provided in each building. F. A teacher who believes that he/ she is working under unsafe or hazardous conditions or is being required to perform tasks which he/she believes endangers his/ her health or safety will report such conditions to the principal who will report it to the Superintendent. The District Superintendent will take such action as he/she deems to be appropriate in accordance with School Code. G. The Board will provide a secure place for personal items.
