Common use of Local Professional Development Committee Clause in Contracts

Local Professional Development Committee. The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is a powerful way for educators to take charge of their learning. This is a very positive shift toward the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans. The LPDC will review and approve these plans. It is the role of the Local Association to select teacher members and to facilitate their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriate. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDC. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by the Local Association. The Superintendent shall select the administrative members. Selections will be in accordance with the LPDC guidelines as adopted. The structure for the LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargaining. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employees. The LPDC shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewal. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer is being discussed or voted upon, the LPDC shall, at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority of the Committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred by the LPDC members related to the activities and purpose of the LPDC shall be reimbursed by the Board with prior written approval of the Superintendent. Annually, at the initial meeting of the LPDC, the committee members shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct the remainder of the meeting. The Secretary shall record the minutes of the

Local Professional Development Committee. The There shall be a Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is a powerful way for educators to take charge consisting of five members who are employees of the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Local Board of Education. Three of the members shall be members of the bargaining unit and shall be selected by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their learningConstitution. This is a very positive shift toward Non-bargaining unit members of the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans. The LPDC will review be the Superintendent or his/her designee and approve these plansTreasurer. It is Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the role BEA Constitution and/or Board Policy. Meetings of the Local Association to select teacher members and to facilitate their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriate. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDC. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by the Local Association. The Superintendent shall select the administrative members. Selections will be determined in accordance with the LPDC guidelines as adoptedconstitution. The structure for the LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargaining. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employees. The LPDC shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewal. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer is being discussed or voted upon, the LPDC shall, at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority of the Committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred by the LPDC members related to the activities and purpose duties of the LPDC shall be reimbursed limited to the review and approval of professional development plans for re-certification and licensure as specified by Ohio law governing such committees, and to the adoption and amendment of its bylaws. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution and bylaws governing its operations and reflecting the mission of the LPDC and a policy for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Local Board of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board with or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express prior written approval of the SuperintendentBoard or as set forth herein. AnnuallyThe LPDC may act to create sub-committees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in the action. Such sub-committees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, at and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the initial meeting LPDC. Any records created by such sub-committees shall be records of the LPDC, the committee members shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct the remainder of the meeting. The Secretary shall record the minutes of the.

Local Professional Development Committee. The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is a powerful way for educators to take charge of their learning. This is a very positive shift toward the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans1. The LPDC will be maintained to oversee and review and approve these plansProfessional Development Plans for Ohio Department of Education (ODE) credential renewal. 2. It is the role LPDC members shall have a minimum of the Local Association to select teacher members and to facilitate four (4) years of professional experience working with their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriate. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDCcertification and/or license in their field. 3. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by three (3) ODE certified/licensed professional staff members of the Local AssociationLPDC. 4. The Superintendent shall select appoint two (2) ODE certified/licensed administrative members to the administrative membersLPDC. 5. Selections Terms of office for voting members shall be four (4) years. 6. The LPDC co-chairpersons may appoint a non-voting member to the LPDC to record and distribute the LPDC meeting minutes only. The appointed non-voting member will be in accordance with paid the LPDC guidelines as adoptedhourly stipend for time beyond work hours. 7. In the event of a vacancy, the responsible appointing entity shall appoint an ODE certified/licensed professional to complete the vacated term. 8. The structure for Association and the Superintendent shall determine their own methods of recalling or replacing LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargainingmembers. 9. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans determine its own structure and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employeesmethod of operation. The LPDC policy, procedures, and governance shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewalnot supersede the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer is being discussed or voted upon, Proposals to the LPDC shall, at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority of the Committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred and approvals/denials by the LPDC shall not override the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. 10. LPDC members related shall be afforded the opportunity to attend training on the activities purpose, responsibilities, functioning, and purpose legal requirement of the LPDC. If training is available during the workday, committee members shall be given paid release time by the Board of DD to attend. 11. Each LPDC member shall be released without penalty during the regular school day when a meeting is scheduled. Each LPDC member shall be paid a stipend of $15.00 per hour for meetings scheduled before or after the program day or after the employee’s school/program year. 12. Disputed decisions of the LPDC shall be reimbursed by appealed through the Board with prior written approval of LPDC appeals process. In the Superintendent. Annually, at event the initial meeting of the LPDCappeals panel cannot reach consensus, the committee members shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct member may appeal to the remainder of the meeting. The Secretary shall record the minutes of theState.

Local Professional Development Committee. The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is a powerful way for educators to take charge of their learning. This is a very positive shift toward the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans1. The LPDC will be maintained to oversee and review and approve these plansProfessional Development Plans for Ohio Department of Education (ODE) credential renewal. 2. It is the role LPDC members shall have a minimum of the Local Association to select teacher members and to facilitate four (4) years of professional experience working with their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriate. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDCcertification and/or license in their field. 3. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by three (3) ODE certified/licensed professional staff members of the Local AssociationLPDC. 4. The Superintendent shall select appoint two (2) ODE certified/licensed administrative members to the administrative membersLPDC. 5. Selections Terms of office for voting members shall be four (4) years. 6. The LPDC co-chairpersons may appoint a non-voting member to the LPDC to record and distribute the LPDC meeting minutes only. The appointed non-voting member will be in accordance with paid the LPDC guidelines as adoptedhourly stipend for time beyond work hours. 7. In the event of a vacancy, the responsible appointing entity shall appoint an ODE certified/licensed professional to complete the vacated term. 8. The structure for Association and the Superintendent shall determine their own methods of recalling or replacing LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargainingmembers. 9. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans determine its own structure and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employeesmethod of operation. The LPDC policy, procedures, and governance shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewalnot supersede the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer is being discussed or voted upon, Proposals to the LPDC shall, at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority of the Committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred and approvals/denials by the LPDC shall not override the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. 10. LPDC members related shall be afforded the opportunity to attend training on the activities purpose, responsibilities, functioning, and purpose legal requirement of the LPDC. If training is available during the workday, committee members shall be given paid release time by the Board of DD to attend. 11. Each LPDC member shall be released without penalty during the regular school day when a meeting is scheduled. Each LPDC member shall be paid a stipend of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour for meetings scheduled before or after the program day or after the employee’s school/program year. 12. Disputed decisions of the LPDC shall be reimbursed by appealed through the Board with prior written approval of LPDC appeals process. In the Superintendent. Annually, at event the initial meeting of the LPDCappeals panel cannot reach consensus, the committee members shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct member may appeal to the remainder of the meeting. The Secretary shall record the minutes of theState.

Local Professional Development Committee. The North Central Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is shall determine whether coursework that a powerful way for educators district teacher or a district administrator proposes to take charge of their learning. This is a very positive shift toward complete meet the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans. The LPDC will review and approve these plans. It is the role requirements of the Local Association to select teacher members and to facilitate their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriateState Board of Education Rules found in section 3319-22, et seq. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDCOhio Administrative Code. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one buildingHowever, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by the Local Association. The Superintendent shall select the administrative members. Selections will be in accordance with the LPDC guidelines as adopted. The structure for the LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargaining. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employees. The LPDC shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewal. Whenever whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer administrator's coursework plan is being discussed or voted upon, the LPDC shall, Local Professional Development Committee shall at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, its administrative members cause a majority of the Committee committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred The North Central LPDC policy, procedures, and governance shall not supersede this negotiated agreement. Proposals to the LPDC and approvals/denials by the LPDC shall not override the negotiated agreement. The LPDC shall be composed of at least five (5) members, a majority of which shall be selected by the North Central Education Association. Members shall be selected for a three-year term with alternate selection. The LPDC members related shall elect its chairperson. The LPDC members shall determine the meeting times, places, dates, and frequency of meetings to be held. The LPDC shall determine its rules for voting, planning, or other organizational issues that are in compliance with the activities Master Contract and purpose O.R.C. LPDC meetings shall be held outside the regular work day. An LPDC member shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per meeting up to a maximum of $500 per year for all LPDC activities. The LPDC shall keep confidential all reviews, evaluations, and discussions of Individual Development Plans (IPDP's) and/or course/activity proposals. No documents submitted for consideration by the LPDC shall be used as examples without written permission of the party/parties involved. Minutes are kept by the LPDC and the Board shall provide a confidential secretary to keep and maintain the records. Appeals of decisions of the LPDC shall be reimbursed by directed to the Board with prior written approval LPDC Appeals Committee which is separate and apart from the LPDC. The LPDC shall determine the composition of the SuperintendentLPDC Appeals Committee. Annually, at Should the initial meeting decision of the LPDCLPDC Appeals Committee be unsatisfactory to the teacher member, the committee members member shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct have the remainder of right to appeal to the meeting. The Secretary shall record the minutes of theState level body.

Local Professional Development Committee. The District shall continue to participate in the Local Professional Development Committee formed in association with the Otsego Local School District and the Wood County Educational Service Center. In accordance with the law, a majority of the members of the LPDC shall be practicing classroom teachers. The teacher members representing the District shall be appointed by the Association President. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrative representatives of the committee. In the event of a vacancy, the committee member shall be replaced by the responsible appointing individual. Members of the LPDC shall be afforded the opportunity to attend training on the purpose, responsibilities, functioning, and legal requirements of the LPDC. If the training is available during the workday, the committee members shall be given release time to attend. If the LPDC meets during the workday, the committee members shall be given release time to attend. Should a teacher wish to appeal a decision of the Local Professional Development Committee, the appeal should be resolved as follows: Step 1: The teacher shall first discuss the concern with a district representative on the Local Professional Development Committee. Step 2: If, after Step 1, the teacher wishes to appeal, the teacher shall submit a written request for an appeal meeting to the Local Professional Development Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the receipt of the unapproved documentation that is the subject of the appeal. Step 3: Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the written request for an appeal meeting, the Local Professional Development Committee shall schedule the appeal meeting. The appeal meeting shall take place within thirty (30) days of the date of its scheduling. The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is a powerful way for educators to take charge of their learning. This is a very positive shift toward shall notify the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans. The LPDC will review and approve these plans. It is the role teacher in writing of the Local Association to select teacher members time, date and to facilitate their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriate. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDC. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by the Local Association. The Superintendent shall select the administrative members. Selections will be in accordance with the LPDC guidelines as adopted. The structure for the LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargaining. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employees. The LPDC shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewal. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer is being discussed or voted upon, the LPDC shall, at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority of the Committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred by the LPDC members related to the activities and purpose of the LPDC shall be reimbursed by the Board with prior written approval of the Superintendent. Annually, at the initial meeting of the LPDC, the committee members shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct the remainder place of the meeting. The Secretary appeals committee shall record consist of the minutes following: one member appointed by the Local Professional Development Committee, one member appointed by the teacher, and one member mutually agreed upon by both the LPDC and the teacher. The teacher shall be notified in writing of thethe decision within seven (7) days of the meeting, and the decision shall be by majority vote.

Local Professional Development Committee. The A. Purpose A Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) is a powerful way shall be established to oversee and review professional development plans for educators to take charge of their learning. This is a very positive shift toward the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Planscourse work, continuing education units, and/or other equivalent activities that are based on improving student achievement. The purpose of the LPDC will is limited to the review and approve these plans. It is the role approval of the Local Association to select teacher members individual professional development plans and to facilitate their work on the LPDC professional development activities for recertification and licensure as specified by making sure the conditions are appropriate. It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDC. The LPDC membership shall be comprised of teachers ORC 3319.22 and administrators with a majority of the committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by the Local Association. The Superintendent shall select the administrative members. Selections will be in accordance with the LPDC guidelines as adopted. The structure for the LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargainingOAC 3301-24. The LPDC shall have no authority or affect to revise, delete, add to or modify any article or section of this negotiated agreement. Actions of the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans LPDC are not to be contrary to the negotiated agreement or law. B. Committee Composition and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted Selection 1. The committee shall be comprised of 13 members as follows: ● Members 3 Elementary Teachers selected by certified/licensed education employeesEEA 3 Secondary Teachers selected by EEA 3 Administrators selected by all Administrators ● These positions should be constant EEA Member of Executive Cabinet Director of Human Resources Academic Services (elementary and secondary) ● LPDC committee can consult with content area specialist as needed. ● Co-chairs: Director of Human Resources and E.E.A. Exec. Cabinet Member. 2. The LPDC shall approve courseworkadopt policies and procedures. These policies and procedures, CEU’sas amended from time to time, Individual Professional Development Plans shall be reviewed and other professional development activities for license renewalapproved by the Liaison Committee. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license These policies and procedures will be distributed to each certified/licensed employee. In the event of an administrator in-term vacancy or treasurer is being discussed or voted uponremoval, the LPDC shall, at teacher member shall be replaced by the request of one association. 3. The association shall determine the length of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority term of office for the teacher members of the Committee LPDC. The length of terms shall vary to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred by the LPDC members related to the activities allow for staggered terms. C. Training, Compensation and purpose Support Members of the LPDC shall be reimbursed by afforded the Board with prior written approval of opportunity to attend training on the Superintendent. Annuallypurpose, at the initial meeting responsibilities, functioning, and legal requirements of the LPDC, the committee /certification/licensure. The Committee shall decide on appropriate training and LPDC members shall elect a Chairperson be reimbursed for all actual and a Secretarynecessary expenses incurred as part of the training. Any leave that is necessary, for the above training, will be charged against professional leave. The Chairperson shall conduct the remainder meeting schedules of the meetingLPDC will be established at the first committee meeting of each school year. The Secretary If release time is not granted, bargaining unit members shall record be paid the minutes of thehourly rate specified in Article IV, Section 32.