BEGINNING TEACHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Should the District choose to participate in the beginning teacher assistance program, the provisions of WAC 392-196 and the following guidelines for participation shall be in effect: a) Selection of mentor teachers shall be made by the building principal or supervisor with assistance from a representative from the work site appointed by the Association president. Whenever a beginning teacher is nominated by a building principal or supervisor, the District shall notify the Association of that nomination. The Association shall then immediately appoint a representative from the work site for the selection process. b) In the event the Association representative does not agree with the selection of the mentor teacher, then the parties shall have the matter reviewed jointly by the Superintendent or designee and the Association president for the final disposition. c) Method of payment and amount of payment will be determined by the District and Association prior to October 1, will be in accordance with state funding, and referenced in a letter of agreement. The District and the Association agree to continue the Letter of Agreement establishing a teacher support program and by February 1, 2016 the parties will finalize the understanding regarding the program.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
