Collaborative Leadership. The District and the MEA believe that shared ownership of school operations and collaborative decision- making lead to improved learning environments and increased student achievement. Implementation of the District’s instructional program is complex and is best accomplished when there is mutual understanding among a school’s administration and teachers, and a joint commitment to problem solving. Such an atmosphere recognizes the authority of the director and the professionalism of teachers. Collaborative processes will be employed at each school to make decisions within the parameters established by Board policy, the District’s strategic plan, the school’s mission and model, the school’s improvement plan, and applicable law. While both parties agree that collaborative decisions are best, it is acknowledged that there may be times when a school director will need to make decisions independently. At a minimum, each school must employ an inclusive and collaborative process to attend to the tasks assigned to school leadership in Article 6. The full staff at each school shall determine whether these leadership tasks are addressed by the full staff, a smaller representative group, or another existing team. This collaborative team(s) shall seek input from those directly affected by decisions, ensuring representation and voice. The process of communication will be determined by the team.
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