Common use of District Philosophy Clause in Contracts

District Philosophy. 1. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the availability of satisfactory school facilities for both student and teacher is necessary to ensure the desirable high quality of education that is the objective of both the teacher and the Board. Therefore, the Board agrees to keep the schools equipped and maintained at all times. Further, it is recognized that the primary duty and responsibility of the teacher is to teach, and that the organization of the school day should be directed at ensuring that the energy of the teacher is primarily utilized to this end. Teachers will have autonomy in student evaluation and establishing homework requirements. The administration has the right to require teachers to fully implement and utilize local common assessments, in every class. Changes in or additions to existing requirements made of teachers that impact student discipline, parent communication, record keeping, standardization of policies and curriculum will take place with teacher representation. Committee work initiated by the administration will be voluntary and representatives will be selected by the faculty.