Teacher Contract - Coventry Public Schools

The School Calendar shall be adopted by the School Committee upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent based on the recommended calendar of the RI
Association of School Superintendents. Such calendar shall be made an appendix to this
Agreement. Prior to any changes in this calendar during the school year, the Alliance shall be
consulted and be given an opportunity to make recommendations or suggestions.
4-7. Other Conditions of Work
4-7.1. Hiring of Substitutes
4-7.1.1 -- A substitute teacher shall be hired to cover classes of regularly assigned
teachers when they are absent provided that substitutes are available.
4-7.1.2. Regular teachers called upon to replace a regular teacher absent from the
classroom, shall be compensated at the rate specified in Appendix B-4.
4-7.1.3. The Administration shall be responsible for obtaining substitutes. Teachers shall
notify their principal or designee no later than one (1) hour prior to the start of school day of
absence except in an emergency.
4-7.2. School Closing
When adverse weather conditions prevail to warrant the closing of school, the
Superintendent or his/her designee shall notify television channels 6, 10, and 12, and radio
station WPRO, at least one (1) hour prior to the start of school. For the purpose of the broadcast,
WPRO will be considered the official announcement station.
4-7.3. Double/Split Sessions
In the event, that any school in Coventry goes on double or split sessions, teachers
presently employed will have preference concerning their hours. Teachers presently employed
will be given consideration to substitute or teach both sessions.
4-7.4. Dress Code
Recognizing the professional status of the teachers in the Coventry School District, the
following dress guidelines are established for all certified staff.
All teachers shall present a professional appearance. Professional attire does not
include sweatshirts, blue jeans, worn or torn jeans or athletic attire. Collared dress shirts and ties
for men and similarly formal attire for women is the recommended dress code for the District.
The parties recognize that some teaching activities call for more relaxed attire, and that
on special occasions more relaxed attire may be approved. Under this dress code, teachers may
opt to wear a school uniform designated by the Superintendent or building principal.
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