ARTICLE XI MEETINGS

Portsmouth School Department

The NEA Portsmouth and the School Committee recognize that after-school meetings are necessary and essential to the efficient operation of the school department.

Section A Open House

1. Teachers shall be required to attend one (1) annual Open House meeting.

2. The duration of the Open House shall not exceed two (2) hours.

3. Teachers unable to attend the required open house may be excused by the building principal.

Section B Faculty Meetings

1. All faculty members assigned to the building and those who are considered itinerant who are unable to attend faculty meetings must inform their supervisor or principal that they are unable to attend, if so required.

2. Teachers shall receive an agenda of the faculty meetings at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to each meeting, except in cases of emergency. Teachers may suggest format and contents for these meetings.

3. An emergency (voluntary) faculty meeting may be called by the superintendent or his/her designee and shall be uncompensated.

Section C Crisis Management Plan

Teachers shall participate in the Crisis Management. Plan when possible.