Common use of Professional Development Council Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Council. The Superintendent, through the Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, will establish a Professional Development Council for the purpose of addressing the professional development needs of all bargaining unit members. At a minimum, the Council shall consist of the following: one preschool-grade 2 teacher, one grades 3-6 teacher, one grades 7-8 teacher, two grades 9-12 teachers, one elementary special education teacher, one high school special education teacher, one teaching specialist (e.g. art, music, PE), one non- teaching specialist (e.g. social worker, guidance counselor), one member from Unit B, and one paraprofessional. The BEU shall appoint one member of the Council. The Deputy Superintendent, after consultation with the BEU, will appoint the remaining members of the Council.

Professional Development Council. The Superintendent, through the Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, will establish a Professional Development Council for the purpose of addressing the professional development needs of all bargaining unit members. At a minimum, the Council shall consist of the following: one preschool-grade 2 teacher, one grades 3-6 teacher, one grades 7-8 teacher, two grades 9-12 teachers, one elementary special education teacher, one high school special education teacher, one teaching specialist (e.g. art, music, PE), one non- teaching classroom specialist (e.g. social worker, guidance counselor), one member from Unit B, and one paraprofessional. The BEU shall appoint one member of the Council. The Deputy Superintendent, after consultation with the BEU, will appoint the remaining members of the Council.