Organizational Culture of Respect. The parties are committed to fostering an organizational culture of respect throughout the school system (see Appendix B for the entire document). This culture is built on the belief that all employees are essential for the school system to attain equity and excellence for all students. To accomplish this there must be a SYSTEMWIDE commitment to xxxxxx this organizational culture of respect and there must be accountability at all levels of the organization. The parties recognize this collective bargaining relationship is essential to enhance this culture. The organizational culture of respect is based on the following principles: Trust in each other and the process Use of collaborative and interest-based processes Recognition of every employee’s contributions High expectations for all staff and students that are reasonable, clear, and transparent Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution Open and effective communication Respect for various points of view Civility in all our interactions Team building and working together as teams The parties will work together to ensure all employees understand that in order to create this culture, all parties must take responsibility for their own behavior and follow these principles. Managers and supervisors must model this behavior, and all employees are expected to exhibit this behavior at all times. One way to ensure this culture exists throughout MCPS is through the full implementation of the Teachers Professional Growth System. Professional development plans and employee recognition are important components of this system. In addition, all employees are expected to provide and receive feedback constructively and respectfully. There will be a commitment to resolving issues and problems at the lowest level possible without applying blame.
Organizational Culture of Respect. The parties are committed to fostering an organizational culture of respect throughout the school system (see Appendix A for the entire document). This culture is built on the belief that all employees are essential for the school system to attain equity and excellence for all students. To accomplish this, there must be a systemwide commitment to xxxxxx this organizational culture of respect and there must be accountability at all levels of the organization. The parties recognize that this collective bargaining relationship is essential to enhance this culture. The organizational culture of respect is based on the following principles: • Trust in each other and the process • Use of collaborative and interest-based processes • Recognition of every employee’s contributions • High expectations for all staff and students that are reasonable, clear, and transparent • Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution • Open and effective communication • Respect for various points of view • Civility in all our interactions • Recognition and expectation that every employee has the right to a safe and healthy work environment and dignity at work • Team building and working together as teams The parties will work together to ensure all employees understand that, in order to create this culture, everybody must take responsibility for their own behavior and follow these principles. Managers and supervisors must model this behavior, and all employees are expected to exhibit this behavior at all times. One way to ensure this culture exists throughout MCPS is through the full implementation of the Administrators and Supervisors Professional Growth System (A&S PGS). Professional development plans and employee recognition are important components of this system. In addition, all employees are expected to provide and receive feedback constructively and respectfully. There is an expectation to resolve issues and problems when they are identified and at the lowest possible level. The expecta- tion is that concerns will be addressed using collaborative processes that focus on developing solutions without applying blame.
Organizational Culture of Respect. The Board of Education, the superintendent and the executive staff, and the organizations representing employees recognize and value the role of all employees as contributors to
Organizational Culture of Respect. The Board of Education, the superintendent and the executive staff, and the organizations representing employees recognize and value the role of all employees as contributors to a learning community which sets high standards of performance for staff and students. By working together through continuous improvement, effective communication, and meaningful involvement in the decision-making processes, we provide a high quality education to every student. We are committed to shared responsibility and a collaborative partnership integrated into an organizational culture of respect. Updated September 2011 The commitment to xxxxxx an organizational culture of respect that is embedded throughout the school system is a priority of the employee organizations, the Board of Education, and the superintendent and executive staff. This culture is built on the belief that all employees, both school-based and nonschool-based, are essential to a successful learning environment. Inherent to this belief is the recognition that there is strength in diversity, which is inclusive of all groups and individuals. We are committed to: • Trust in each other • Use of collaborative and interest-based processes • Recognizing the collective bargaining relationships as opportunities to enhance this culture • Recognition of every employee’s contributions • High expectations for all staff and students that are reasonable, clear, and transparent • Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution • Open and effective communication • Respect for various points of view • Civility in all of our interactions • Team building and working together as teams There is a commitment to fostering and sustaining a culture of respect through supports and structures. In order to be effective, these supports and structures should be embedded throughout the system, visible and accessible to everyone, and seen as fair and equitable. In order to make certain that this culture is promoted throughout the school system, time is needed for collaboration, training, and professional development and resources are needed to accomplish this. • Board of Education policies, such as the Creating A Positive Work Environment in A Self-renewing Organization and Human Relations policies. • Professional growth systems, which include professional development, employee orientation, mentoring, training, recognition, support for new and under-performing employees, and professional development plans • Collaborative processes, s...
Organizational Culture of Respect. The parties are committed to fostering an organizational culture of respect throughout the school system (see Appendix A for the entire document). This culture is built on the belief that all employees are essential for the school system to attain equity and excellence for all students. To accomplish this, there must be a systemwide commitment to xxxxxx this organizational culture of respect and there must be accountability at all levels of the organi- zation. The parties recognize this collective bargaining relationship is essen- tial to enhance this culture. The organizational culture of respect compact is based on the following principles: ✦ Trust in each other and the process ✦ Use of collaborative and interest-based processes ✦ Recognition of every employee’s contributions ✦ High expectations for all staff and students that are reasonable, clear, and transparent ✦ Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution ✦ Open and effective communication ✦ Respect for various points of view ✦ Civility in all our interactions ✦ Team building and working together as teams The parties will work together to ensure all employees understand that in order to create this culture, everybody must take responsibility for their own behavior and follow these principles. Managers and supervisors must model this behavior, and all employees are expected to exhibit this behavior at all times. One way to ensure that this culture exists throughout MCPS is through the full implementation of the Administrators and Supervisors Professional Growth System (A&S PGS). Professional development plans and employee recognition are important components of this system. In addition, all employees are expected to provide and receive feedback constructively and respectfully. There will be a commitment to resolving issues and problems at the lowest level possible without applying blame.
Organizational Culture of Respect. The parties are committed to fostering an organizational culture of respect throughout the school system based on the principles set forth in Appendix B of this Agreement. This culture is built on the belief that all employees are essential for the school system to attain equity and excellence for all students. To accomplish this there must be a systemwide commitment to xxxxxx this organizational culture of respect and there must be accountability at all levels of the organization. The parties recognize this collective bargaining relationship is essential to enhance this culture. The organizational culture of respect is based on the following principles: ● Trust in each other and the process ● Use of collaborative and interest-based processes ● Recognition of every employee’s contributions ● High expectations for all staff and students that are reasonable, clear, and transparent ● Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution ● Open and effective communication ● Respect for various points of view ● Civility in all our interactions ● Team building and working together as teams The parties will work together to ensure all employees understand that, in order to create this culture, all parties must take responsibility for their own behavior and follow these principles. Managers and supervisors must model this behavior, and all employees are expected to exhibit this behavior at all times. One way to ensure this culture [of respect] exists throughout MCPS is through the full implementation of the Teacher Professional Growth System. “The goal of the PGSs is to ensure that, through continuous improvement, all employees accomplish the duties and responsibilities of their jobs at a high level of performance, and share accountability for the success of all students” (MCPS Board of Education policy GJA-RA). All employees are expected to provide and receive feedback constructively and respectfully. There will be a commitment to resolving issues and problems at the lowest level possible without applying blame.
