Common use of COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING Clause in Contracts

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings implementing a process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, communicated. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision making process shall be communicated to staff at each site. 39.4 In the collaborative decision making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborative, consultative or directive). 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings implementing a process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, communicated. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision making process shall be communicated to staff at each site. 39.4 In the collaborative decision making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborative, consultative or directive). 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision decision-making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi39.3 Collaborative decision-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings buildings/departments implementing a an intentional process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, and communicated. Understanding that the collaborative decision- making process may vary based on each building’s/department’s unique needs and leadership style, it is important that each building/department develop a process that focuses on meaningful engagement by stakeholders in decisions affecting them. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision decision-making process shall be developed and communicated to staff at each sitesite by the building/department administration and leadership team. 39.4 In the collaborative decision decision-making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborativeconsensus, consultative consultation or directive). Consensus shall be defined as a unanimous or a majority decision of the members of the decision-making team or impacted group. Consultation shall be defined as formally discussing and receiving feedback/advice from the decision-making team or impacted group before a decision is made. Directive shall be defined as decisions made solely by the administration. The types of decisions listed below make up the model that should be developed in the collaborative decision- making process at each building/department. 39.4.1.1 Consensus decisions are made by the impacted group, task force or committee in which the building/department administration is an equal participant. Examples of topics that are generally decided through a consensus process include, but are not limited to: • Mission and Vision Statement Development • Committee and Team Meeting Goals • Building/Department-level Professional Development and Late Start Yearly Plan • Collaborative Decision-making Process Training Needs and Implementation Timeline • Membership of the Building Leadership Team/District Department Leadership Team • Educator Only Spaces • Parent-teacher Conferences Schedule • Designation of Flex Place Days/Compensation Days /Teacher Work Days 39.4.1.2 Examples of topics that are generally decided through consultation include, but are not limited to: • Master Schedule and Job Assignments • Allocation/Distribution of FTE • teacher evaluations • Budget and Resource Allocation • Student Expectations and Behavior Systems • Hiring Personnel • Duty Schedules and Use of Time • Building FTE Distribution Priorities • Workspaces • Extra Duty Hours Distribution • Programming • Structure of the Building Leadership Team/District Department Leadership Team • Monthly Meeting Time Agendas • Building Level Tier 1 Systems • School Improvement Plans/UIP 39.4.1.3 Topics to be decided through directive will, but are not limited to: • Emergency Incidents • Standard Response Protocol Drills • Weather Related Issues • Time-sensitive Decisions 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision decision-making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision decision-making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision decision-making process will be achieved by individual buildings implementing a process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, communicated. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision decision-making process shall be communicated to staff at each site. 39.4 In the collaborative decision decision-making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborative, consultative or directive). 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision decision-making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings implementing a process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, communicated. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision making process shall be communicated to staff at each site. 39.4 In the collaborative decision making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborative, consultative or directive). 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision decision-making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi39.3 Collaborative decision-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings buildings/departments implementing a an intentional process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, and communicated. Understanding that the collaborative decision- making process may vary based on each building’s/department’s unique needs and leadership style, it is important that each building/department develop a process that focuses on meaningful engagement by stakeholders in decisions affecting them. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision decision-making process shall be developed and communicated to staff at each sitesite by the building/department administration and leadership team. 39.4 In the collaborative decision decision-making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborativeconsensus, consultative consultation or directive). Consensus shall be defined as a unanimous or a majority decision of the members of the decision-making team or impacted group. Consultation shall be defined as formally discussing and receiving feedback/advice from the decision-making team or impacted group before a decision is made. Directive shall be defined as decisions made solely by the administration. The types of decisions listed below make up the model that should be developed in the collaborative decision- making process at each building/department. 39.4.1.1 Consensus decisions are made by the impacted group, task force or committee in which the building/department administration is an equal participant. Examples of topics that are generally decided through a consensus process include, but are not limited to: • Mission and Vision Statement Development • Committee and Team Meeting Goals • Building/Department-level Professional Development and Late Start Yearly Plan • Collaborative Decision-making Process Training Needs and Implementation Timeline • Membership of the Building Leadership Team/District Department Leadership Team • Educator Only Spaces • Parent-teacher Conferences Schedule • Designation of Flex Place Days/Compensation Days /Teacher Work Days 39.4.1.2 Examples of topics that are generally decided through consultation include, but are not limited to: • Master Schedule and Job Assignments • Allocation/Distribution of FTE • teacher evaluations • Budget and Resource Allocation • Student Expectations and Behavior Systems • Hiring Personnel • Duty Schedules and Use of Time • Building FTE Distribution Priorities • Workspaces • Extra Duty Hours Distribution • Programming • Structure of the Building Leadership Team/District Department Leadership Team • Monthly Meeting Time Agendas • Building Level Tier 1 Systems • School Improvement Plans/UIP 39.4.1.3 Topics to be decided through directive will, but are not limited to: • Emergency Incidents • Standard Response Protocol Drills • Weather Related Issues • Time-sensitive Decisions 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision decision-making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision decision-making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site Building/department administrators and leadership teams will determine their the training needs and implementation timelinetimeline at each site using the consensus process listed in 39.4.1.1 above. 39.5.2 Building/department administrators and leadership teams, can request joint training conducted by HR and SVVEA Staff on collaborative decision-making procedures and distributed leadership for the entire team. 39.5.3 All new principals to the District or in their first position as a principal shall receive training on collaborative decision-making procedures and distributive leadership.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings implementing a process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, communicated. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision making process shall be communicated to staff at each site. 39.4 In the collaborative decision making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborative, consultative or directive). 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. 39.1 The District and the Association agree that giving teachers increased responsibility for sharing decisions fosters the collegial exchange of ideas necessary for effective professional practice and enhancement of the learning environment. 39.2 In support of shared decision making the District and Association agree that certain topics will be brought to a collaborative decision making process in order to reach an end result. 39.2.1 Such topics may include, but are not limited to, budget, programming, instructional practices, staffing, school improvement plans, scheduling, Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention (MTSS/RtI), use of time, meetings’ agenda items, and professional development time. 39.3 The collaborative decision making process will be achieved by individual buildings implementing a process for teachers’ and administrators’ voices and interests to be considered and valued in decisions that will be made, shared, communicated. Decisions based on this process ensure that all stakeholders have a voice and will support decisions. 39.3.1 Annually, not later than the September late start day, the collaborative decision making process shall be communicated to staff at each site. 39.4 In the collaborative decision making process the following elements will be evident: 39.4.1 At the outset of the process, the supervisor shall inform participants of the scope and sequence of the discussion and the manner in which the final decision will be made (collaborative, consultative or directive). 39.4.2 Teachers and Administrators affected by the outcome will be given an opportunity to be represented in the process. This representation might vary from one (1) topic and/or building to another. (leadership teams, grade level teams, departments, ad hoc committees) 39.4.3 Communication about the issue, process of decision making, and the decision will be shared openly with all affected parties. 39.4.4 Members of the staff will know how to access information regarding the process used in reaching decisions. 39.4.5 The parties recognize that these higher levels of input should result in shared ownership of decisions. 39.4.5.1 No person shall take reprisals affecting the employment or working conditions of any participant in the collaborative decision making process. 39.5 The parties recognize that training in the collaborative decision making process will be necessary to successfully implement this process on a consistent basis throughout the District. 39.5.1 Each site will determine their training needs and implementation timeline.