§ 6-17-2502 - Definitions.
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.