Improvement Schools Sample Clauses

Improvement Schools. 2.12.1 DCPS and WTU are in Agreement that an effective approach to turning around our lowest performing schools is essential. Based upon models that have proven effective in school districts around the country, the parties agree to collaborate on planning, designing and implementing rigorous programs to achieve this goal. 2.12.2 Beginning in the fall of 2010, the WTU will facilitate obtaining high-level, research based, national-level professional development for teams of teachers and building principals on school turnaround. This training will support school- based teams to work collaboratively to develop turnaround plans based upon proven models for improving student achievement. 2.12.3 The LSRT shall apply to the WTU for participation in the professional development on school turnaround. 2.12.4 This professional development and support will focus on the numerous areas around which plans are needed for effective school turnaround to occur. These include, but are not limited to: instructional programs, including English language arts and math; well-rounded curriculum; professional development (embedded as part of school day and thereafter); parent and community outreach and involvement; individual and small group tutoring for students in greatest need; facilities improvement; extracurricular activities; class size; wrap-around services to meet the social, medical and related needs of students; classroom supplies, materials, books and equipment; staffing; leadership; possibility of extended time; and other areas, as needed. 2.12.5 Before March 31 of the 2010-11 school year, schools involved in this process will have developed plans for implementation for the 2011-12 school year. Plans will be reviewed and approved by the Chancellor of DCPS and the President of the WTU so that implementation can begin will in advance of the 2011-12 school year. Time lines may be modified by mutual agreement of the parties. 2.12.6 Such schools shall be designed to increase student achievement and attract new families to DCPS through innovative practices. 2.12.7 Innovations in the Improvement Schools may also include, but shall not be limited to, the following elements: leadership, scheduling, instruction, technology, wrap-around services, personnel policies, and Teacher compensation. 2.12.8 The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the President of the WTU (or her/his designee) shall meet to establish any additional timelines and parameters that may be needed for the developm...
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  • School Improvement 1. The Board and the Association agree that employee participation in decision making is effective in providing positive results for education. 2. The provisions contained in this section shall apply to all school improvement plans, programs or processes set forth by school improvement committees established in the Xxxxxxx-Xxxxxx School District as a result of Section 1277 of the Revised School Code. 3. It is understood that participation on school improvement committees is voluntary. Further, employees who participate, or are non-participants, in such activities shall not be negatively evaluated for any conduct relative to such committees. 4. In the event that any provision(s) of a school improvement plan, program or process or application thereof violates, contradicts, or is inconsistent with this Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall prevail.

  • Improvement Plan A detailed, written plan collaboratively developed between the teacher and evaluator, utilized when a teacher receives an Evaluation Rating of ineffective. The approved form for the Improvement Plan is attached to this agreement as Appendix .

  • Improvement Plans A professional improvement plan is a clearly articulated assistance program for a teacher whose student growth measure dimension of the evaluation is below the expected level of student growth. For the purposes of this agreement, improvement plans shall be based on the individual student growth measure level, and not for overall subjects or classes taught.

  • Improvement Any alteration to the land or other physical construction located on or off the Property that is associated with this subdivision/PUD and building site developments.

  • Improvements The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”);

  • Needs Improvement the Educator’s performance on a standard or overall is below the requirements of a standard or overall, but is not considered to be unsatisfactory at this time. Improvement is necessary and expected.

  • Tenant's Improvements If the Lessor is the Insuring Party, the Lessor shall not be required to insure Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations unless the item in question has become the property of Lessor under the terms of this Lease. If Lessee is the Insuring Party, the policy carried by Lessee under this Paragraph 8.3 shall insure Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.

  • ALTERATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions or improvements or do any type of construction to the Property without first obtaining Landlord's written consent. Unless prior written agreement is reached between Tenant and Landlord, any such alterations, additions, improvements or construction shall become part of the Property and shall remain at the expiration of Tenant's Lease term. If Landlord approves of alterations, additions, improvements or construction in writing and Tenant intends to use contractors to undertake such work, the contractors must first be approved in writing by Landlord. Tenant must also place any funds to cover the amount of any alterations, additions, improvements or construction in an escrow account approved by Landlord before the commencement of the work. Landlord shall designate the times and manner of the work being done, exclusively.

  • Lessee's Improvements Since Lessor is the Insuring Party, Lessor shall not be required to insure Lessee-Owned Alterations and Utility Installations unless the item in question has become the property of Lessor under the terms of this Lease.

  • Initial Improvements Subtenant may, at its option and subject to the provisions of the Prime Lease, including, without limitation, Article 8 thereof, complete certain initial improvements to prepare the Demised Premises for Subtenant’s occupancy thereof as described in the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B (the “Initial Improvements”), at Subtenant’s sole cost and expense without any contribution or improvement allowance from Sublandlord described in the Work Letter Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B); provided, however, Subtenant shall not make or permit anyone to make any Initial Improvements without the prior written consent of Sublandlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and of Prime Landlord in accordance with the Prime Lease. In connection with the foregoing, Subtenant shall submit to Sublandlord, for prior written approval by Sublandlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and Prime Landlord, complete plans and specifications for any and all Initial Improvements; including, without limitation, schematic designs and work drawings. Any and all costs and expenses associated with the acquisition of cabling, equipment, furniture, security systems, or other personal property for Subtenant or the Demised Premises or the installation or placement of any of the foregoing within the Demised Premises or with the project management for the performance of the Initial Improvements (collectively, “Subtenant’s Personal Property and Services”), shall be paid for by and be the sole responsibility of Subtenant. Sublandlord acknowledges and agrees that Subtenant shall not be required to remove any Initial Improvements upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Sublease unless the removal is required by Prime Landlord or Sublandlord is otherwise obligated to pay Prime Landlord the costs of any removal of any Initial Improvements pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Prime Lease.

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