Common use of EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS Clause in Contracts

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. The Association and the Board agree to promote improved student achievement through innovative experimental programs and assessment strategies. The intent of this Section is to promote educational creativity and student learning, not to displace current programs or staff assignments. The Board of Education and the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Teachers Association further agree to waive only those sections of the Agreement that may come into conflict with experimental programs and assessment strategies. Teachers who agree to develop and implement programs and assessment strategies that impact the negotiated Agreement for a school year or a part of a school year must obtain the acknowledgement of the Superintendent and the SSLTA Executive Committee before being implemented. Teachers and administrators who agree to develop and implement innovative experimental programs for a school year commitment or any part of a school year must obtain prior acknowledgement from the building Administration, Superintendent and the SSLTA Executive Committee and shall release the Board, Administration and Sheffield- Sheffield Lake Teachers Association from the enforcement of the Agreement provision waived through their written consent. The Board and the SSLTA shall keep the waiver on file. Should the Sheffield Lake Teachers Association Executive Committee or the Superintendent decline approval, a rationale for such a decision shall be placed in writing.

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. The Association and the Board agree to promote improved student achievement through innovative experimental programs and assessment strategies. The intent of this Section is to promote educational creativity and student learning, not to displace current programs or staff assignments. The Board of Education and the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Teachers Association further agree to waive only those sections of the Agreement that may come into conflict with experimental programs and assessment strategies. Teachers who agree to develop and implement programs and assessment strategies that impact the negotiated Agreement for a school year or a part of a school year must obtain the acknowledgement of the Superintendent and the SSLTA Executive Committee before being implemented. Teachers and administrators who agree to develop and implement innovative experimental programs for a school year commitment or any part of a school year must obtain prior acknowledgement from the building Administration, Superintendent and the SSLTA Executive Committee and shall release the Board, Administration and Sheffield- Sheffield Lake Teachers Association from the enforcement of the Agreement provision waived through their written consent. The Board and the SSLTA shall keep the waiver on file. Should the Sheffield Lake Teachers Association Executive Committee or the Superintendent decline approval, a rationale for such a decision shall be placed in writing.. A RTICLE VI – LEAVES OF ABSENCE

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. The Association and the Board agree to promote improved student achievement through innovative experimental programs and assessment strategies. The intent of this Section section is to promote educational creativity and student learning, not to displace current programs or staff assignments. The Board of Education and the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Teachers Association further agree to waive only those sections of the Agreement contract that may come into conflict with experimental programs and assessment strategies. Teachers who agree to develop and implement programs and assessment strategies that impact the negotiated Agreement agreement for a school year or a part of a school year must obtain the acknowledgement of the Superintendent superintendent and the SSLTA Executive Committee before being implemented. Teachers and administrators who agree to develop and implement innovative experimental programs for a school year commitment or any part of a school year must obtain prior acknowledgement from the building Administrationadministration, Superintendent and the SSLTA Executive Committee and shall release the Board, Administration and Sheffield- Sheffield Lake Teachers Association from the enforcement of the Agreement contract provision waived through their written consent. The Board and the SSLTA shall keep the waiver on file. Should the Sheffield Lake Teachers Association Executive Committee or the Superintendent decline approval, a rationale for such a decision shall be placed in writing.