All teachers are expected to assume some duties other than those relating to the classroom: sponsoring clubs, the school newspaper, the annual, school plays, etc.  

Attendance at designated meetings is considered part of the normal duty of each teacher.  

Teachers of all grades shall be on duty a minimum of seven hours and forty-five minutes per day and such additional time as the administrative organization requires.  

Insofar as possible each teacher's schedule shall include some time for planning.  Working conditions; except those working conditions which are prescribed by federal law, state law, private act, municipal charter or rules and regulations of the state board of education, the department of education or any other department or agency of state or local government are subject to collaborative conferencing.

Legal Reference:  

1. T.C.A. § 49-5-608(5).