13-1. Programs for Advisors of Yearbooks and Related Publications

A high school teacher appointed by the principal as the advisor for the official school yearbook or a newspaper or similar publication, which newspaper or similar publication shall be published at intervals scheduled by the principal, shall be programmed for a normal program less one teaching period (i.e. one additional preparation period which shall not exceed the length of the teaching period) Where an advisor sponsors both the school newspaper and yearbook, said advisor shall be programmed for a normal program less two teaching periods (i.e., two additional preparation periods, each of which shall not exceed the length of the teaching periods). Effective school year 2025-2026, where operationally feasible, these terms shall apply equally to elementary and middle school teachers appointed by the principal as the advisor for the official school yearbook or a newspaper or similar publication.