Well...sort of. If the expectations for the stipend are undefined, then it is only for duties during the contract length. For duties outside of the contract length, one of two things need to happen. First, extra days must be added to the contract that would cover all worked needed to accomplish the duties. For example, if you were required to perform at a 4th of July parade, the number of days would need to include the day of the parade plus any required prep time. Second, is to add a separate stipend or extra form of compensation. This happens often for teachers who are asked to work during the summer to write curriculum. They are often paid an hour rate for a certain period of time or a specific amount for that time. This is what my assistant and I were told by both TCTA and ATPE (we have different liability insurances) a couple of years ago when we were told we had to help with HS summer band (we are MS directors) without compensation. The district (mainly the HS director) was claiming that it was part of our stipend and we do not have extended contracts. Even if they do offer extra compensation (not extra days) you can refuse as you are not on contract yet. You are only required to work days during your contract length. Now, once your contract starts the district can assign you any thing they want.
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