Friday, October 9 is a non-student work day. It is one of the 5 non-student work days we call “Accountable Days”. They are days for which we are accountable for working, but we may instead---with agreement by our Principal—work on other days/times instead.
This year, the 5 “Accountable Days” are October 9, November 10, January 29, March 22 (NESPA Day), and May 28. Be sure to put Monday, March 22 on your calendar for NESPA Day’s professional development classes, organized by NESPA.
The contract (Memorandum of Understanding on Length of Work Year and Scheduling of Non-Student Days on page 55) states, “Variations may be allowed in this schedule based on individual employee or building needs, as long as an equivalent amount of time is worked.” NESPA members cannot be required to work on any other days, but you can agree to do so if you wish.
