JOINT STUDIES COMMITTEES. A. Joint studies committees may be established composed of representatives selected by the Board and teachers selected by the Association. 1. The purpose of such committees shall be to investigate areas and topics related to the improvement of education in Birmingham and to make recommendations that shall be considered by the Board in making its policy decisions in such matters. 2. The Board shall provide reasonable and necessary clerical assistance for such committees. B. District wide curriculum committees shall be composed of a majority of teacher members. The teachers who are responsible for the curricular area being studied shall select the delegates to such committees. The Association will encourage teacher attendance at committee meetings. C. The parties agree to the concept of teacher involvement in curriculum development, including the development of new courses. To this end, a minimum of one hundred (100) days will be set aside for released time for teachers serving on curriculum committees and/or committees established to develop new programs. Committees interested in utilizing such days shall apply for their use, subject to the approval of the appropriate administrator. D. The Education Council shall include an equal number of teachers and administrators. The Association shall appoint teacher representatives.
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