Common use of General Philosophy Clause in Contracts

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 action or reaction shall be referred to the District's Affirmative Action Officer. 1.6 The District and all employees acknowledge that we are all working together toward the ultimate goal of creating a system where the delineation of specific individual employee rights and responsibilities within our agreements becomes unnecessary because they will be the understood values, norms, and operating principles of the District. We understand that to create such a system, a deeper level of trust must exist. This trust will be fostered when Board members and all employees consistently behave in ways that reflect shared values, norms, and operating principles. To initiate the process, these guiding principles will be followed to acknowledge the unique responsibility of the District and all employees have to one another and to the students we serve. 1.7 The Board and all employees will carry out the commitments contained in this Agreement.

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 been, and shall continue to be 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 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 ’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 ’s action or reaction shall be referred to the District's ’s Affirmative Action Officer. 1.6 The District and all employees acknowledge that we are all working together toward the ultimate goal of creating a system where the delineation of specific individual employee rights and responsibilities within our agreements becomes unnecessary because they will be the understood values, norms, and operating principles of the District. We understand that in order to create such a system, a deeper level of trust must exist. This trust will be fostered when Board members and all employees consistently behave in ways that reflect shared values, norms, and operating principles. To initiate the process, these guiding principles will be followed to acknowledge the unique responsibility of the District and all employees have to one another and to the students we serve.another 1.7 The Board and all employees will carry out the commitments contained in this AgreementAgreement and give them full force and affect.

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 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 ’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 ’s action or reaction shall be referred to the District's ’s Affirmative Action Officer. 1.6 The District and all employees acknowledge that we are all working together toward the ultimate goal of creating a system where the delineation of specific individual employee rights and responsibilities within our agreements becomes unnecessary because they will be the understood values, norms, and operating principles of the District. We understand that to create such a system, a deeper level of trust must exist. This trust will be fostered when Board members and all employees consistently behave in ways that reflect shared values, norms, and operating principles. To initiate the process, these guiding principles will be followed to acknowledge the unique responsibility of the District and all employees have to one another and to the students we serve.another 1.7 The Board and all employees will carry out the commitments contained in this AgreementAgreement and give them full force and affect. Article II: Collaborative Decision-Making Team Reference Board Policy GC-5: Board Committees Section 1: Purpose 2.1.1 The Board shall encourage employee participation in the recommendation process for the School District through the actions of the Collaborative Decision-Making Team (hereafter referred to as the CDMT).

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 been, and shall continue to be 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 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 ’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 ’s action or reaction shall be referred to the District's ’s Affirmative Action Officer. 1.6 The District and all employees acknowledge that we are all working together toward the ultimate goal of creating a system where the delineation of specific individual employee rights and responsibilities within our agreements becomes unnecessary because they will be the understood values, norms, and operating principles of the District. We understand that in order to create such a system, a deeper level of trust must exist. This trust will be fostered when Board members and all employees consistently behave in ways that reflect shared values, norms, and operating principles. To initiate the process, these guiding principles will be followed to acknowledge the unique responsibility of the District and all employees have to one another and to the students we serve.in 1.7 The Board and all employees will carry out the commitments contained in this AgreementAgreement and give them full force and affect. Article II: Collaborative Decision-Making Team Reference Board Policy GC-5 : Board Committees Section 1: Purpose‌ 2.1.1 The Board shall encourage employee participation in the recommendation process for the school District through the actions of the Collaborative Decision Making Team (hereafter referred to as the CDMT). The purpose of the CDMT is to help achieve District goals, especially raising student academic achievement and building a culture of excellence, including the attraction and retention of highly effective employees. The CDMT’s effectiveness, upon which Board support is contingent, will ultimately be measured by the degree to which it helps the District meet these goals.

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 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 ’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 ’s action or reaction shall be referred to the District's ’s Affirmative Action Officer. 1.6 The District and all employees acknowledge that we are all working together toward the ultimate goal of creating a system where the delineation of specific individual employee rights and responsibilities within our agreements becomes unnecessary because they will be the understood values, norms, and operating principles of the District. We understand that to create such a system, a deeper level of trust must exist. This trust will be fostered when Board members and all employees consistently behave in ways that reflect shared values, norms, and operating principles. To initiate the process, these guiding principles will be followed to acknowledge the unique responsibility of the District and all employees have to one another and to the students we serve.another 1.7 The Board and all employees will carry out the commitments contained in this Agreement.