§ 6-17-2502 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

6-17-2502. Definitions.

As used in this section:

(1) "Classroom teacher" means a person who:

(A) Is required to be licensed under 6-17-401 et seq.;

(B) Is engaged directly in instruction with students in a classroom setting for more than seventy percent (70%) of the person's contracted time; and

(C) Is not a guidance counselor or librarian;

(2) "In residence" means working exclusively with the Department of Education at a location agreed upon between the department and the Arkansas Teacher of the Year;

(3) "School district board of directors" means the local board of directors of a school district who are duly elected and qualified to hold office pursuant to 6-13-604 et seq.; and

(4) "Superintendent" means the executive officer of a school district board of directors directing the affairs of the school district and teaching not more than one-half (1/2) of the time in the school day.