Common use of Instructional Materials Clause in Contracts

Instructional Materials. A. The Employer recognizes that adequate numbers of appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps and globes, laboratory equipment, audiovisual equipment, art supplies athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The Employer further recognizes that specialized programs require special materials in order to be effective. The parties will confer from time to time for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools, and the Employer will undertake promptly to implement all joint decisions thereon made by its representative and the Association. The employer agrees at all times to keep the schools reasonably equipped and maintained to the best of its financial ability. B. Instructional materials used in the school district shall reflect the dignity and worth of all human beings. 1. All materials adopted by the School District shall reflect the multi-ethnic nature of our society and sensitivity to prejudice or stereotype. 2. In evaluating instructional materials, the Employer and curriculum committee shall include the following criteria: a) Does the material provide opportunities for full, fair and accurate treatment of minorities and woman? b) Does the material portray minorities and woman in positions of leadership and roles of dignity? c) Are fully integrated human groupings and setting reflecting equal status portrayed? d) Are illustrations of minorities ethically authentic? e) Does the material reflect the contributions and achievements of minorities and woman in Art, Science, History, Literature, and all life and culture? C. The Employer and the Association mutually recognize the importance of continuous use of adequate teaching reference material in maintaining high level of professional performance. In furtherance of that recognition, the Employer shall provide a member reference library in each school in the district and include therein all texts which are reasonably requested by the employees of that school, to the best of its financial ability. D. Whenever possible, there shall be a functioning, staffed library in each school to supplement and complement the required curriculum.

Instructional Materials. A. The Employer recognizes that adequate numbers of appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps and globes, laboratory equipment, audiovisual equipment, art supplies supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard tests and questionnaires and similar materials are the tools of the teaching profession. The Employer further recognizes that specialized programs require special materials in order to be effective. The parties will confer from time to time for the purpose of improving the selection and use of such educational tools, and the Employer will undertake promptly to implement all joint decisions thereon made by its representative and the Association. The employer Employer agrees at all times to keep the schools reasonably equipped and maintained to the best of its financial ability. B. Instructional materials used in the school district shall reflect the dignity and worth of all human beings. 1. All materials adopted by the School District shall reflect the multi-ethnic nature of our society and a sensitivity to prejudice or stereotype. 2. In evaluating instructional materials, the Employer and curriculum committee committees shall include the following criteria: a) Does the material provide opportunities for full, fair and accurate treatment of minorities and womanwomen? b) Does the material portray minorities and woman women in positions of leadership and roles of dignity? c) Are fully integrated human groupings and setting reflecting equal status portrayed? d) Are illustrations of minorities ethically ethnically authentic? e) Does the material reflect the contributions and achievements of minorities and woman women in Art, Science, History, Literature, and all life and culture? C. The Employer and the Association mutually recognize the importance of continuous use of adequate teaching reference material in maintaining a high level of professional performance. In furtherance of that recognition, the Employer shall provide a member teacher reference library in each school in the district and include therein all texts which are reasonably requested by the employees of that school, to the best of its financial ability. D. Whenever possible, there shall be a functioning, staffed library in each school to supplement and complement the required curriculum.