Common use of EFFECTIVE SCHOOL COMMITTEE Clause in Contracts

EFFECTIVE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. An Effective School Committee (ESC) shall be established at each building to work on matters relating to the school. The number of teachers involved on the Effective School Committee (ESC) and the duration of their term shall be determined independently by the teaching staff at each building, with a minimum number of three (3) teachers and three (3) years being the maximum term. Once the number of teachers on the committee and the length of terms have been determined, teachers in the building will elect their representatives to serve on the ESC. This election will be conducted by the LEA building representative prior to June 1. An additional election may be held at the beginning of the following school year, if indicated by need or interest. All participation on the ESC will be voluntary. It is recognized that this process in no way limits participation on the ESC to exclude other parties with interest in the school. In reaching decisions, the ESC will use the concept of consensus. It is recognized that consensus is not defined as "rule of the majority." If a minority exists that cannot consent to what is proposed, then consensus has not been reached. It would be expected that discussion and clarification would continue on both sides of the issue until consensus is reached. Consensus on an issue does not imply that total approval has been reached or granted, but rather that all involved in making the decision can accept what is proposed. Leadership of the ESC will be determined yearly by consensus of the ESC. It is recommended that the leadership consist of a principal and teacher acting as chairs. It will be the function of the ESC chairperson(s), working with members of the ESC, to develop an agenda for the ESC meetings. It is agreed and understood that ESC meetings are open to all teachers when such meetings do not conflict with regular teaching assignments, and that the ESC will regularly communicate with the entire teaching staff. Yearly, each ESC shall have placed in its budget an amount as specified below for use in supporting implementation of school goals. Elementary: $500 per building Middle Level: $750 per building High School: $1,000

EFFECTIVE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. An Effective School Committee (ESC) shall be established at each building to work on matters relating to the schoolschool improvement. The number of teachers involved on the Effective School Committee (ESC) and the duration of their term shall be determined independently by the teaching staff at each building, with a minimum number of three (3) teachers and three (3) years being the maximum term. Once the number of teachers on the committee and the length of terms have been determined, teachers in the building will elect their representatives to serve on the ESC. This election will be conducted by the LEA building representative prior to June 1. An additional election may be held at the beginning of the following school year, if indicated by need or interest. All participation on the ESC will be voluntary. It is recognized that this process in no way limits participation on the ESC to exclude other parties with interest in school improvement. In order to explain and facilitate the schoolfunction and operation of ESCs, in-service may be planned by the District Curriculum and School Improvement Council and will be conducted on a need basis to be mutually determined by the Board and the LEA. In reaching decisions, the ESC will use the concept of consensus. It is recognized that consensus is not defined as "rule of the majority." If a minority exists that cannot consent to what is proposed, then consensus has not been reached. It would be expected that discussion and clarification would continue on both sides of the issue until consensus is reached. Consensus on an issue does not imply that total approval has been reached or granted, but rather that all involved in making the decision can accept what is proposed. If it is agreed, after extended discussion, that the ESC cannot achieve consensus for a decision, then the ESC may involve the District Curriculum and School Improvement Council, or other mutually agreeable parties, to work in an advisory capacity with the ESC to aid in reaching consensus. Leadership of the ESC will be determined yearly by consensus of the ESC. It is recommended that the leadership consist of a principal and teacher acting as chairs. It will be the function of the ESC chairperson(s), working with members of the ESC, to develop an agenda for the ESC meetings. It is agreed and understood that ESC meetings are open to all teachers when such meetings do not conflict with regular teaching assignments, and that the ESC will regularly communicate with the entire teaching staff. Yearly, each ESC shall have placed in its budget an amount equal to twice the per diem substitute teacher rate for each teacher on the committee, up to maximums as specified below follows: Twelve (12) Days Secondary Buildings Ten (10) Days Elementary Buildings with 22 or more Certified Staff Eight (8) Days Elementary Buildings with less than 22 Certified Staff Additional funds may be provided to ESCs if so approved by the Board. The ESC budget may be used to pay stipends for use work outside of the contractual school day, to pay substitutes needed to cover for ESC members during the regular instructional day, to purchase materials to be used to accomplish the school improvement plan or other purposes deemed worthy by the ESC. Stipends for work outside of the contractual school day, if any, will be paid at a rate agreed upon by the individual ESC, up to an amount equal to the per diem substitute rate, rather than any rate established elsewhere in supporting implementation the agreement. If any proposed element(s) of a school goalsimprovement plan conflicts with the terms of the Master Agreement or with Board policy, the ESC must request a review by the appropriate group(s) concerning the area(s) of conflict. Elementary: $500 per building Middle Level: $750 per building High School: $1,000Deviations or waivers of the Master Agreement must be approved by the Board and Association. Requests for deviations or waivers of Board policy will be reviewed by the District Curriculum and School Improvement Council, with recommendations, if any, sent to the Superintendent for presentation to the Board for consideration. Failure to consent to a requested deviation or waiver will not be cause for a grievance or unfair labor practice by either party.

EFFECTIVE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. An Effective School Committee (ESC) shall be established at each building to work on matters relating to the schoolschool improvement. The number of teachers involved on the Effective School Committee (ESC) and the duration of their term shall be determined independently by the teaching staff at each building, with a minimum number of three (3) teachers and three (3) years being the maximum term. Once the number of teachers on the committee and the length of terms have been determined, teachers in the building will elect their representatives to serve on the ESC. This election will be conducted by the LEA building representative prior to June 1. An additional election may be held at the beginning of the following school year, if indicated by need or interest. All participation on the ESC will be voluntary. It is recognized that this process in no way limits participation on the ESC to exclude other parties with interest in school improvement. In order to explain and facilitate the schoolfunction and operation of ESCs, in-service may be planned by the District Curriculum and School Improvement Council and will be conducted on a need basis to be mutually determined by the Board and the LEA. In reaching decisions, the ESC will use the concept of consensus. It is recognized that consensus is not defined as "rule of the majority." If a minority exists that cannot consent to what is proposed, then consensus has not been reached. It would be expected that discussion and clarification would continue on both sides of the issue until consensus is reached. Consensus on an issue does not imply that total approval has been reached or granted, but rather that all involved in making the decision can accept what is proposed. If it is agreed, after extended discussion, that the ESC cannot achieve consensus for a decision, then the ESC may involve the District Curriculum and School Improvement Council, or other mutually agreeable parties, to work in an advisory capacity with the ESC to aid in reaching consensus. Leadership of the ESC will be determined yearly by consensus of the ESC. It is recommended that the leadership consist of a principal and teacher acting as chairs. It will be the function of the ESC chairperson(s), working with members of the ESC, to develop an agenda for the ESC meetings. It is agreed and understood that ESC meetings are open to all teachers when such meetings do not conflict with regular teaching assignments, and that the ESC will regularly communicate with the entire teaching staff. Yearly, each ESC shall have placed in its budget an amount equal to twice the per diem substitute teacher rate for each teacher on the committee, up to maximums as specified below follows: Twelve (12) Days Secondary Buildings Ten (10) Days Elementary Buildings with 22 or more Certified Staff Eight (8) Days Elementary Buildings with less than 22 Certified Staff Additional funds may be provided to ESCs if so approved by the Board. The ESC budget may be used to pay stipends for use work outside of the contractual school day, to pay substitutes needed to cover for ESC members during the regular instructional day, to purchase materials to be used to accomplish the school improvement plan or other purposes deemed worthy by the ESC. Xxxxxxxx for work outside of the contractual school day, if any, will be paid at a rate agreed upon by the individual ESC, up to an amount equal to the per diem substitute rate, rather than any rate established elsewhere in supporting implementation the agreement. If any proposed element(s) of a school goalsimprovement plan conflicts with the terms of the Master Agreement or with Board policy, the ESC must request a review by the appropriate group(s) concerning the area(s) of conflict. Elementary: $500 per building Middle Level: $750 per building High School: $1,000Deviations or waivers of the Master Agreement must be approved by the Board and Association. Requests for deviations or waivers of Board policy will be reviewed by the District Curriculum and School Improvement Council, with recommendations, if any, sent to the Superintendent for presentation to the Board for consideration. Failure to consent to a requested deviation or waiver will not be cause for a grievance or unfair labor practice by either party.