Except in cases of emergency, or in unforeseen circumstances, every teacher shall be entitled to an uninterrupted meal period of fifty-five minutes duration between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each school day. Designated professional staff will be on call on the premises during the meal period to deal with emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
It is understood by both the Board and the Association that teachers may, on an individual and voluntary basis, agree to hold meetings during the meal period. Any activities undertaken with students by teachers during the meal period will be completely voluntary.