Frequently asked questions
Below, you’ll find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the contract and working conditions.
How long is my lunch period?
Each teacher shall have no less than twenty-five (25) consecutive minutes each day for lunch during which they shall be given no duties.Page 61, Section XI(F): Lunch Periods
How Much Plan Time am i allowed?
A minimum of 200 minutes per week, within the instructional day, shall be provided for each elementary teacher for individual planning, preparation, or consultation. A minimum of 225 minutes per week, within the instructional day, shall be provided for each middle and high school teacher for individual planning, preparation, or consultation.Page 61, Section XI(D): Planning Periods
How long/Often are faculty meetings?
Teachers are expected to attend a faculty meeting at the school’s designated time each week, however, there is no requirement for a school to hold a weekly meeting. Except in an emergency, after-school building faculty/school business meetings will be held on Mondays, if
needed, and shall not exceed one hour beyond the teachers’ regular contract day.Page 51, Section IX(D): Faculty Meetings
What obligations are outside the contract day?
Teachers are expected to attend all departmental meetings of instructional assistance of their subject or grade level unless properly excused. If a teacher finds it impossible to attend a meeting due to illness or an emergency, the principal or teacher should contact the coordinator. When held, district-wide department or grade-level meetings will occur once monthly, normally on the second or fourth
Tuesday of the month.Page 51, Section IX(B): Departmental Meetings
Can I really wear Jeans?
Business casual attire, including clean, non-ripped jeans and school spirit wear, is appropriate throughout the school year depending upon particular classes, activities or circumstances requiring more casual and relaxed dress.Page 63, Section XI(J): Professional Dress
How many Personal Days do i get?
Each teacher will be provided with five (5) personal wellness and business days (“personal days”) at no cost to the teacher.
Page 12, Section I(O): Personal Wellness and Business Days
what happens after I write a discipline referral?
Students who are removed from class for disciplinary reasons will not be allowed to return to the class where the incident originated until the referring teacher has received notification from the principal or their designee of such return and the disciplinary response.Page 49, Section VIII(C): Incident Referral Process
What if i have questions about my evaluation?
Contact the TCTA office at 918.749.2544 - You have the right to a representative in any meeting regarding your job performance.
Know your Weingarten Rights!
Know your Weingarten Rights!
how do i request a transfer?
The transfer list is open year round, but is purged on October 1st.
The link is sometimes hard to find, but is currently located here.
The link is sometimes hard to find, but is currently located here.
What if i want to resign from tPS?
Contact the TCTA office at 918.749.2544 - We will help you through the process. DO NOT verbally resign - contact us first so we can help protect your rights!!
More Questions?
If you have more questions about the negotiated agreement, please feel free to look at the contract (linked here and on the home page), ask your building representative (not sure who? - ask here), or contact us at the TCTA office.