Instructional Councils. Decision-Making Processes
Instructional Councils. Connection to Budgeting
Instructional Councils. Connection to School Committees and Other School Structures
Instructional Councils. Process and Content
Instructional Councils. A. The District and the Association agree to support the work of each school’s Instructional Council (IC). ICs are established as part of a collaborative effort to improve and support the teaching and learning process in the Albuquerque Public Schools. Individuals on each council use their collective expertise and experience concerning their site and community to address school issues that fall within the scope of instructional improvement.
Instructional Councils. Connection to Budgeting 1. School budgets are open and public documents. School budgets and budget projections shall be distributed to all staff at each respective school each year prior to budget decisions being made. a. School staffs will be provided standardized spread sheets of school budgets that include descriptions of each funding source and the amount to be received from that source. b. The spread sheets will also delineate if the funding source is considered “discretionary” (for example: Title 1, At-Risk) or “operational.” c. These budget sheets will be distributed to all school staff via APS email no later than the second Tuesday of April. 2. It is the responsibility of the IC to work in collaboration with the staff to set priorities for discretionary funds or at risk in the school’s budget and in developing and overseeing the implementation of a budget that places resources where they will effectively support the school’s goals. 3. When using discretionary money for a full or partial FTE, to ensure decisions are program-based, a change in the agreed use will result in holding funds until the current position is vacated. In the event of programmatic need to change or eliminate a full or partial FTE funded through discretionary money and the position has not been vacated, the school may request a contract waiver according to the process set forth in Appendix L: Process for Obtaining a Waiver. 4. Training in Budgeting may be requested of the District and the Federation for Instructional Councils. 5. School staffs must follow the rules and regulations associated with each funding source. a. If differentials are provided for positions on the school’s Instruction Council, the Federation Representative position will be eligible. Adds requirement that mentors will attend one two-hour orientation every school year. Article 9
Instructional Councils. The Instructional Councils will serve only in an advisory capacity. The committees’ recommendations will be presented to the Superintendent. The Superintendent will convey the Instructional Councils’ recommendations, approved minutes and agendas to the Board. The Superintendent will convey the Board’s position when requested, in writing, within thirty (30) days.
