Common use of Program Implementation Clause in Contracts

Program Implementation. The following procedures apply to buildings desiring to implement academic programs that may include components which conflict with the collective bargaining agreement. The certificated staff assigned full time to buildings considering implementing such a program shall have the opportunity to be fully informed by the principal and/or the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, of the proposed implementation, including content, member and administrative responsibilities, duration and potential conflicts with the agreement. A BLT shall submit a request to the Joint Professional Problems Committee to implement a program not later than April 1 of the school year immediately prior to the year for which the implementation is planned. In buildings where no BLT exists, an 80% majority vote of the members assigned full time to the building is required to submit a request. The vote shall be conducted by the principal and the AEA building representative and shall be by secret ballot. The Joint Professional Problems Committee shall vote to approve or deny requests no later than thirty days after receipt of a request. The Superintendent and the President shall cooperate with building faculties in implementing programs submitted to and approved by the Joint Professional Problems Committee.