It is the intent of the Legislature that local school systems be permitted to develop flexible school terms extending over the course of the 12 month calendar year. School systems desiring to use flexible school terms may utilize such scheduling to develop tutorial programs or innovative programs for at-risk students or students deemed academically deficient and to relieve overcrowded classroom conditions. Local school systems desiring to develop flexible school terms shall, upon approval of the local board of education, submit a plan to the State Superintendent of Education and upon his recommendation and approval by the State Board of Education, the plan shall be adopted. No provision of The Alabama Education Improvement Act of 1991 (Acts 1991, No. 91-323), shall be interpreted to require personnel employed in local school systems to work longer than their current contract provides. School personnel may work extended contract periods provided the personnel are willing and are paid commensurate with the system's salary schedule.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 3 - State Board of Education.
Section 16-3-1 - Composition; Election; Term of Office.
Section 16-3-1.1 - State Board of Education Districts; Official Maps.
Section 16-3-3 - Qualifications of Members.
Section 16-3-4 - Removal of Members.
Section 16-3-6 - Oath of Office.
Section 16-3-8 - Compensation of Members.
Section 16-3-9 - Expense Allowance for Members.
Section 16-3-10 - Compensation of Employees Subject to the Merit System.
Section 16-3-11 - Powers Generally.
Section 16-3-12 - Rules and Regulations - Generally.
Section 16-3-13 - Rules and Regulations - Necessary to Make Effective the Law's Purpose.
Section 16-3-14 - Grading and Standardizing Schools.
Section 16-3-16 - Teachers' Training and Certification; Reciprocity.
Section 16-3-17 - Educational Needs Investigated.
Section 16-3-17.3 - Flexible School Terms.
Section 16-3-18 - Vocational Education.
Section 16-3-19 - Acceptance of Federal Funds by Board.
Section 16-3-20 - Supervision of Educational Work of Special Institutions.
Section 16-3-21 - Annual Report.
Section 16-3-22 - Recommendations of Legislation.
Section 16-3-24 - Oaths of Agents; Examination of Witnesses.
Section 16-3-25 - Removal of Appointees; Filling of Vacancies in Office of Appointees.
Section 16-3-26 - Property Control.
Section 16-3-27 - Review of Local Actions by State Superintendent.
Section 16-3-29 - Donations Held for Schools.
Section 16-3-30 - Administration of Gifts and Donations.
Section 16-3-31 - Gifts May Be Accepted on Conditions.
Section 16-3-37 - Naming or Designating Institutions of Higher Learning.