19-2. Teacher-Directed Professional Development Days

Effective School Year 2026-2027, the following Professional Development days shall be designated as teacher-directed: the first Friday of Teacher Attendance, a day mutually agreed upon by the parties, and the professional development day following the last day of student attendance. One teacher-directed professional development day will be scheduled by mutual agreement of the parties prior to presenting the academic calendar to the Board of Education for approval. Except as provided in Articles 4 and 5, all other professional development days, including flex days, shall be fully principal-directed.