File:  GCL - Professional Staff Schedules and Calendars

NOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a policy on this subject, CASB believes this sample contains the content/language that reflects "best practices."  However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to determine appropriate language that meets local circumstances and needs.

The following policies shall govern the time schedules of instructional personnel:

1.  The work year for regular, full-time instructional employees employed on a school-year basis shall be ____(number of)____days. ____(Number of)____ days shall be planned student-teacher contact and instruction days; five days shall be used for district and building orientation, inservice training or curriculum development.

If the Board declares a fiscal emergency during the budget year as allowed by state law, it may alter the work year of all employees.

2. Generally, the working day for these employees shall be determined by the school day established for students and by the instruction and activity schedules set up by the principal.

3. Reasonable efforts shall be made by the administration to provide a uniform work day for employees where this is practical and consistent with the safe and efficient administration of the schools.

4. The work day shall provide for a one-half hour duty-free lunch period.

(Adoption date)

LEGAL REF.: C.R.S. 22-44-115.5 (2)

CROSS REFS.: DBK*, Fiscal Emergencies

IC/ICA, School Year/School Calendar/Instruction Time

[Revised June 2007]

COLORADO SAMPLE POLICY 1992