Common use of Mentor Teacher Clause in Contracts

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each member of the bargaining unit in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 3. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees who work in the same building and have the same area of certification. 5. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignment. 6. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentee and Administrator after six (6) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 7. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher. E. Release time will be provided the Mentor. Such release time shall be for up to four

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined in accordance with Section 1526 of the Revised School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each member of the bargaining unit employee in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit employees shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit membersemployees. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees degree(s) earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 3. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member employee (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees who work in the same building and have the same area of certification. 5. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignment. 6. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentee and Administrator after six (6) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 7. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member employee and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacherconfidential. E. Release time will be provided the Mentor. Such release time shall be for up to fourfour (4) half days during the Mentee's first year, up to three (3) half days in the Mentee's second year, and up to two (2) half days in the Mentee's third year. If the Mentor believes that additional release time is needed, such request should be directed to the Building Administrator. It is also understood that time between the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee will necessarily take place weekly beyond the normal working day to establish this collaborative relationship. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development may be scheduled within the parameters of the regular work day and work year, or as mutually agreed to by the Mentee, the Mentor and Administrator. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive additional annual compensation of $500.00 per Mentee.

Mentor Teacher. A. a. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a master teacher as identified in accordance with Section section 1526 of the Revised School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each code. The Mentor Teacher shall be a member of the bargaining unit. b. Each bargaining unit member in his/her their first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAssociation with the approval of the Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening nonthreatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 3. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees who work in the same building and have the same area of certification. 5. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignment. 6. c. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six two (62) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 7. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. d. Because the purpose of the Mentormentor/Mentee mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, not in any manner, fashion be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, evaluation of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher. E. Release e. During the first semester/trimester of employment, the Mentor Teacher will meet with the Mentee for a maximum of one and one half (1 ½) hours twice a month. For each semester/trimester following, the meeting time will not exceed one and one-half (1 ½) hours monthly. Meeting time, whenever possible, should be scheduled before or after the regular school day. Mentor/mentee meetings beyond those stated above require preapproval by the building administrator and will be paid at a rate of twenty-three dollars and fifty cents ($23.50) per hour. f. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development induction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled within the parameters of the regular workday and work year. g. Topics to be discussed between the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall include: (1) First Semester/trimester: (a) Contract overview (b) Insurance and other beginning year forms (c) Parent resource handbook, Student Handbook (d) Effective teaching strategies (e) Effective classroom management strategies (2) Each of the following semesters/trimester will be used to h. Mentor Teachers shall receive a stipend of twenty-three dollars and fifty cents ($23.50) per hour for up to fourtheir service.

Mentor Teacher. A. a. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a master teacher as identified in accordance with Section section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each code. The Mentor Teacher shall be a member of the bargaining unit. b. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAssociation with the approval of the Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). c. A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: (1. Primary consideration for ) The Mentor Teacher positions will shall be given to a tenured member of the bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applicationsunit. (2. ) Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. (3. ) The District shall immediately notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment or of any affected member whose classroom assignment has changed. (4) The Association shall notify the Administration when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty twenty (3020) workdays of work days after the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needednotification. 4. (5) Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers teachers and Mentees who work in the same building and have the same area of certification. 5. Mentee (6) A mentor teacher shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at mentee. In extenuating circumstances the Administration and Association shall collaboratively agree to assigning a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmentsecond mentee. 6. (7) The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six two (62) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 7. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. d. Because the purpose of the Mentormentor/Mentee mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, not in any manner, fashion be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, evaluation of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher. E. Release e. During the first semester of employment, the Mentor Teacher will meet with the Mentee for a maximum of one and one-half (1 1/2) hours bi-monthly. For each semester following, the meeting time will not exceed one and one- half (1 1/2) hours monthly. Meeting time, whenever possible, should be scheduled before or after the regular school day. f. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development induction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be for up scheduled within the parameters of the regular work day and work year. g. Topics to fourbe discussed between the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall include:

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. F. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate in-service and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. F. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate in-service and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. F. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. F. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate inservice and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in accordance with Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher Master Teacher as specified in the CodeSchool Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured member of the bargaining unit. B. Each member of the bargaining unit member new to teaching and in his/her their first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designeeAdministration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance to the Menteeguidance. The purpose of the Mentor mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit members. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 32. The District Mentor Teachers shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is be matched with a bargaining unit member (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who work in the same building and have the same area of certificationbuilding. 53. Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of Mentee's assignmenttime. 64. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, academic year subject to review by the mentor Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Mentee and Administrator after six (6) monthsmonths from the start of the assignment. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 75. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree that aspects of the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacher, where such grievance or hearing involves the character of professional services. E. Release Upon request, the Administration shall provide up to five (5) days of release time will so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in their assignment during the regular workday. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. F. Mentees shall be provided the Mentorwith a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Such release time Professional development shall be scheduled on regular workdays and/or with the two-week periods preceding and following the work year. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual compensation of $400.00. H. Performance responsibilities of a mentor teacher shall include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help mentee feel welcomed and valued; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for up formal or informal meetings; facilitate the professional development of the mentee through appropriate in-service and staff development opportunities; help mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the mentor, mentee and principal; provide opportunities for mentee to fourobserve the mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with mentee; observe mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist mentee with goal-setting.

Mentor Teacher. A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined in accordance with Section 1526 of the Revised School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. B. Each member of the bargaining unit employee in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom or shifting buildings or subjects, and upon request for one year to assist with the transition, shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction instruction, and guidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources resources, and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. In general, the responsibilities will include include, by way of illustration, assisting the teacher in fulfilling the objectives of the teacher's Individual Development Plan. C. All members of the Bargaining Unit bargaining unit employees shall be notified of the available position of Mentor Teacher(s). A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Primary consideration for Mentor Teacher positions will be given to tenured bargaining unit membersemployees. The Administration will take into consideration, by way of example: building, subject/grade levels taught, degrees degree(s) earned, areas of certification, participation in professional development activities, and performance record of internal and external applications. 2. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 3. The District shall notify the Association when a Mentor Teacher is matched with a bargaining unit member employee (Mentee). The assignment of the Mentor Teacher shall be finalized by the Administration within thirty (30) workdays work days of the knowledge that a Mentor Teacher is needed. 4. Every effort will be made to match Mentor Teachers and Mentees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who work in the same building and have the same area of certification. 5. A Mentee shall only be assigned to one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time unless deemed necessary because of the Mentee's assignment. 6. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the mentor Mentor Teacher, Mentee Mentee, and Administrator after six (6) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 7. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause in writing to dissolve the relationship subsequent to the initial six (6) months, the Superintendent or designee will meet with the Mentor Teacher and Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Because the The purpose of the Mentor/Mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member employee and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the . The Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential and shall not, in any manner, be a matter included in the evaluation of the Mentor Teacher or Mentee. Neither the Mentor Teacher nor the Mentee shall be permitted to participate in any matter related to the evaluation, for quality of work performance issues, including a plan of improvement, of the other. Further, the Mentor Teacher shall not be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing for quality of work performance issues involving the Mentee nor shall the Mentee be called as a witness in any grievance or administrative hearing involving the Mentor Teacherconfidential. E. Release time will be provided by the Mentor. Such release time shall be for up to fourfour (4) half days during the Mentee's first year, up to three (3) half days in the Mentee's second year, and up to two (2) half days in the Mentee's third year. If the Mentor believes that additional release time is needed, such a request should be directed to the Building Administrator. It is also understood that time between the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee will necessarily take place weekly beyond the normal working day to establish this collaborative relationship. F. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development may be scheduled within the parameters of the regular work day and work year, or as mutually agreed to by the Mentee, the Mentor, and Administrator. G. A Mentor Teacher shall receive additional annual compensation of $500.00 per Mentee.