TEACHER WORKDAY - From PFT Contract, Section VIII

The school based workday for teachers in the Poway Unified School District shall be seven (7) hours, not including a minimum 30-minute duty-free lunch period.  Preparation/conference periods approximately equal to 1/5 the classroom instructional time shall be provided teachers in grades 6-12.

At each elementary school, a plan shall be developed to provide protected, teacher-directed preparation/conference time.

· Each teacher shall be on duty prior to the beginning of the instructional day long enough for an adequate amount of time to discharge any routine or special professional responsibilities or assignments and to prepare for the teaching day.

· Teachers shall remain on duty after the close of the school day long enough to ensure a professional and adequate performance in the discharge of professional responsibilities as required in the appropriate job classification description as specified in Board Policy.

Prior to any decision on extension of the teaching day in excess of ten (10) minutes, a committee representing the Federation will meet and consult with the District in the decision-making process