CCAE's Frequently Asked Questions

Which levels have unencumbered lunch in Cobb county?
Only elementary has lunch without assigned duties in Cobb
Where do I find class size limits for my regular education classes?
On the Department of Education website at: www.doe.k12.ga.us under "Board Rules."
How many students (disabilities) may I have in my special education class?
You may gather this information from the Special Education coordinator who services your school.
May I have my GAE representative attend meetings between me and my administrators?
Sometimes, depending on the situation, but it is always legal to tape a conversation in Georgia to which you are a party. You can have a representative in a disciplinary meeting.
How do I remove extremely disruptive students from my classroom?
Georgia law 20-2-738 provides for the removal for the disruptive students from the classroom. You may access this law by logging on to the following: www. Ganet.org/services/ocode/ocgsearch.htm enter the code: 20-2-738.
What law covers ESP's, parapros, custodians, etc? This group is covered under the Fair Labor
Standards Act You may access this act by logging on to: www. Freeadvice.com/gov_material/del-reference-to-fair-labor-standards-act.htm
How are ESOL students integrated into the system in Cobb?
ESOL students are provided with 45 min. tutoring 3x per week. They are exempt from standardized tests for one year.
How do I get modifications in my environment if I have a disability?
You may qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504.
How do I know if I have tenure?
Anyone holding a valid Georgia teaching certificate prior to July 1, 2000, is tenured in Georgia.
How do I know which rules govern my classroom?
You may find rules for Cobb at : www.cobbk12.org/~boardpolicies. You may find state rules at: www.doe.k12.ga.us under "Board Rules".
How do I find out about certification?
Please log on to: www.gapsc.com to find out about certification issues. (this is the Georgia Professional Standards Commission)
Does GAE advise non-members?
No
How and when may I file a grievance?
I grievance may be filed when a policy or law has been violated. Harassment (other than those rights granted under the constitution) is not a policy.
What happens to my sick leave when I leave the county?
Sick leave may be transferred from one County to the other. If you are leaving teaching for over a year, you forfeit the leave.
How do I know for sure if I have been slandered or defamed?
To find out the answer to this question, please call your GAE director.
How do I know if a special education child should be in my room?
IEP's determine all placements for special education children.
Am I required to work all of the weekend events, ballgames, etc, which my principal asks me to work?
Teachers are on a 190 day contract. Therefore, to work weekend days violates that contract.(breach of contract). If you choose to be paid and to work for pay, then that may be done.
May I say what I really think during a faculty meeting?
Teachers are guaranteed freedom of speech and may speak freely on matters of public concern without fear of reprisal. Teachers must be careful to avoid any expression of speech which interferes with the learning process or which violates law. In order to claim first amendment rights, the protected speech must be a matter of public concern.
What if we are supposed to have a "teacher workday" and the administrators fill it up with meetings and inservices?
Please notify your GAE director if this happens.
What do I do if another teacher or administrator treats me unprofessionally in front of people?
You are able to file an ethics complaint with PSC . Log on to: www.gapsc.com and look at the 10 codes of ethics educators should live by to determine what has been violated.
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