General Philosophy Sample Clauses

General Philosophy. We believe that the Board of Xxxxxxxx School District Two, all employees, and the community acknowledge that providing a quality education for the students of Xxxxxxxx School District Two, El Paso County, is the mutual aim and responsibility of all parties. This has been and shall continue to be a joint concern of the Board, the Superintendent, all employees, and the community. 1.1 Education is a profession requiring special qualifications, training, and commitment. The quality of the program conducted in public schools is greatly dependent upon the quality of its employees and the leadership of the Superintendent. The Board recognizes that the professional preparation of educational employees qualifies them to make significant contributions to the conduct of education and provide input into District decision-making. 1.2 The Board and all employees recognize the responsibility of each to maintain and improve standards of professional practice and thoughtful innovations in education. All employees recognize that this history of leadership has been built on a spirit of mutual understanding and confidence and that the preservation of this spirit is essential to the quality of education provided by the District. 1.3 The attainment of the objectives of the educational program conducted in Xxxxxxxx School District Two requires mutual understanding and cooperation between the Board and all employees; and further, that such mutual understanding and cooperation can be fostered through good-faith, collaborative decision-making between the Board and all employees with a free and open exchange of views. 1.4 The Board and all employees affirm that they recognize that it is imperative that all employees be sensitive to the needs and aspirations of all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law and, further, that intolerant or biased conduct toward students will not be condoned. All policies and procedures formulated throughout this Agreement shall be based on the aforementioned premise. 1.5 Neither the Board nor employees shall discriminate against any employee on the basis of a person's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding the District's actio...
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General Philosophy. Parent/guardian-teacher conferences are meant to xxxxxx greater partnership between students, guardians and teachers to support the District’s central mission of providing excellent teaching and learning experiences for students. The District administration and unit members will encourage the use of parent-teacher conferences regarding a specific student’s academic and/or social-emotional issues. Teachers and parents can use a variety of methods to interact meaningfully, and given the demands on teacher and parent time, it is important to maximize the tools available to parents for feedback about a student’s progress, including telephone, email, digital conference, or through scheduling in-person meetings.
General Philosophy. The quality of a school system is dependent upon a quality faculty. A teacher assistance program is one procedure designed to encourage and assist teachers toward achieving that quality. Principals are the key to the effectiveness of such an appraisal program. They, along with the faculty, should always carefully analyze a teacher's performance so that we never become complacent and satisfied with what "is", but rather always strive toward "what ought to be".

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  • Philosophy It is the Company’s intent to use regular staff to perform most of its work of a continuing nature. Furthermore, the Company will strive to provide regular staff with stability of employment. The parties agree that a consistent, managed and joint approach to the assignment of work within the Company is necessary to provide security for employees, a more effective, productive organization and an excellent product for the customer.

  • STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The University of Minnesota and the Union are committed to recognizing and acknowledging the healthy and positive diversity that we have on the University campuses. Further, the parties recognize that all employees have the right to work in a productive environment in which there is no verbal or physical intimidation, or discrimination or harassment based on the criteria provided in Section 1, Discrimination Prohibition, and Section 2, Sexual Harassment. It is in this spirit that the parties agree to the provisions of this Article. This statement shall not be grievable nor shall either party use this Section as evidence or argument in arbitration.

  • Leadership Develop strong joint leadership, shift to coaching style of leadership and share information, including financial data.

  • Aims The Parties agree to pursue the following aims:  Providing opportunities for the local community and sports organisations to participate in sport and physical activity for health improvement and development of their skills, particularly amongst low participant groups;  Operating in line with the national agenda for sport taking into account nationally adopted strategies;  Generating positive attitudes in sport and physical activity by young people and reducing the drop out rate in sports participation with age;  Increasing the number of people of all ages and abilities participating in sport and physical activity including people with disabilities;  Using the facilities to encourage the range, quality and number of School sports club links and to stimulate competition that is inclusive of young people and adults;  To provide affordable access to the facilities and to be self-financing in terms of community use;

  • Excellence excellence is the result of always striving to do better. This is represented by constant improvements to the way in which we deliver our services, which results in a high performing health service. • Respect – we demonstrate respect through our actions and behaviours. By showing each other respect, in turn we earn respect. • Integrity – integrity is doing the right thing, knowing it is what we do when people aren’t looking that is a true reflection of who we are. • Collaboration – collaboration represents working together in partnership to achieve sustainable health care outcomes for our community with a shared understanding of our priorities. • Accountability – together we have a shared responsibility for ensuring the best health care outcomes for our community. This is a reminder that it is not only our actions, but also the actions we do not do, for which we are accountable.

  • Business Continuity Planning Supplier shall prepare and maintain at no additional cost to Buyer a Business Continuity Plan (“BCP”). Upon written request of Buyer, Supplier shall provide a copy of Supplier’s BCP. The BCP shall be designed to ensure that Supplier can continue to provide the goods and/or services in accordance with this Order in the event of a disaster or other BCP-triggering event (as such events are defined in the applicable BCP). Supplier’s BCP shall, at a minimum, provide for: (a) the retention and retrieval of data and files; (b) obtaining resources necessary for recovery, (c) appropriate continuity plans to maintain adequate levels of staffing required to provide the goods and services during a disruptive event; (d) procedures to activate an immediate, orderly response to emergency situations; (e) procedures to address potential disruptions to Supplier’s supply chain; (f) a defined escalation process for notification of Buyer, within two (2) business days, in the event of a BCP-triggering event; and (g) training for key Supplier Personnel who are responsible for monitoring and maintaining Supplier’s continuity plans and records. Supplier shall maintain the BCP and test it at least annually or whenever there are material changes in Supplier’s operations, risks or business practices. Upon Xxxxx’s written and reasonable request, Supplier shall provide Buyer an executive summary of test results and a report of corrective actions (including the timing for implementation) to be taken to remedy any deficiencies identified by such testing. Upon Xxxxx’s request and with reasonable advance notice and conducted in such a manner as not to unduly interfere with Supplier’s operations, Supplier shall give Buyer and its designated agents access to Supplier’s designated representative(s) with detailed functional knowledge of Supplier’s BCP and relevant subject matter.

  • Metrics Institutional Metrics System-Wide Metrics

  • STRATEGIC PLAN (1) Within one hundred twenty (120) days, the Board shall adopt, implement, and thereafter ensure Bank adherence to a written strategic plan for the Bank covering at least a three-year period. The strategic plan shall establish objectives for the Bank's overall risk profile, earnings performance, growth, balance sheet mix, off-balance sheet activities, liability structure, capital adequacy, reduction in the volume of nonperforming assets, product line development and market segments that the Bank intends to promote or develop, together with strategies to achieve those objectives and, at a minimum, include: (a) a mission statement that forms the framework for the establishment of strategic goals and objectives; (b) an assessment of the Bank's present and future operating environment; (c) the development of strategic goals and objectives to be accomplished over the short and long term; (d) an identification of the Bank’s present and future product lines (assets and liabilities) that will be utilized to accomplish the strategic goals and objectives established in (1 )(c) of this Article; (e) an evaluation of the Bank's internal operations, staffing requirements, board and management information systems and policies and procedures for their adequacy and contribution to the accomplishment of the goals and objectives developed under (1)(c) of this Article; (f) a management employment and succession program to promote the retention and continuity of capable management; (g) product line development and market segments that the Bank intends to promote or develop; (h) an action plan to improve bank earnings and accomplish identified strategic goals and objectives, including individual responsibilities, accountability and specific time frames; (i) a financial forecast to include projections for major balance sheet and income statement accounts and desired financial ratios over the period covered by the strategic plan; (j) control systems to mitigate risks associated with planned new products, growth, or any proposed changes in the Bank’s operating environment; (k) specific plans to establish responsibilities and accountability for the strategic planning process, new products, growth goals, or proposed changes in the Bank’s operating environment; and (l) systems to monitor the Bank’s progress in meeting the plan’s goals and objectives. (2) Upon adoption, a copy of the plan shall be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Comptroller for review and prior written determination of no supervisory objection. Upon receiving a determination of no supervisory objection from the Assistant Deputy Comptroller, the Bank shall implement and adhere to the strategic plan. (3) The Board shall ensure that the Bank has processes, personnel, and control systems to ensure implementation of and adherence to the plan developed pursuant to this Article.

  • Audience Contractor, in collaboration with its subcontractors, shall design, and/or purchase materials and convene a series of training courses that shall serve as a local training resource for group xxxx xxxxx, xxxxxx care providers, and County staff serving Mendocino County’s federally IV-E-eligible children.

  • Objectives The Parties conclude this Agreement, among others, for purposes of: (a) Encouraging expansion and diversification of trade between the Parties; (b) Eliminating the barriers to trade in, and facilitate the cross-border movement of goods and services between the Parties; (c) Promoting fair competition in the Parties' markets; (d) Creating new employment opportunities; (e) Creating framework for furthering bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation to expand and enhance the benefits of this Agreement; and (f) Providing forum and approach for resolution of disputes amiably.

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