ARTICLE IX TEACHER ASSISTANTS FOR TEACHERS

Middletown School District

A. Wherever possible, teacher assistants shall be provided for all elementary school teachers on a ratio of at least one for every eight (8) teachers.

B. Wherever possible, teacher assistants shall be provided for all secondary school teachers on a ratio of at least one (1) for every twenty-five (25) teachers.

C. Duties of teacher assistants paid by the Town will be cooperatively determined by the faculty subject to the approval of the administration.