Article 1 – Definitions

1-1 The term "community" as used in these Articles shall include parents and other Denver community members.

1-2 The term "teacher" as used in this Agreement shall mean all non-administrative teaching personnel, employed half-time or more, who are licensed by the Colorado  Department of Education as teachers, including others who are authorized to teach by statute. 

1-3 The term "Board" as used in these Articles shall mean the Board of District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado .

1-4 The term "Association" as used in this Agreement shall mean the Denver Classroom Teachers Association.

1-5 The terms "School District," “District” and " Denver Public Schools " as used in these Articles shall mean District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado .

1-6  The term "Superintendent" as used in these Articles shall mean the Superintendent of Schools of District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado . The Superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of the Board who administers the affairs and programs of the District as provided by law and Board policy.

1-7 The term "school year" as used in these Articles shall mean the officially adopted school calendar.

1-8 The term "principal" as used in these Articles shall include the head administrator of a school, as well as an administrative supervisor, where appropriate.

1-9 The term "school" as used in these Articles shall refer to each educational unit overseen by a principal or administrative supervisor.

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