Restorative Practice Steering Committee. The Federation and the District will maintain the Restorative Practice Steering Committee. ● The committee will be comprised of no more than 15 individuals; no more than eight (8) appointed by the Federation and no more than seven (7) appointed by the District, with a minimum of five (5) secondary students appointed in total. Appointees shall include but not be limited to teachers, principals, students, family members, and community members. ● Notwithstanding the limit of 15 above, the committee composition may, subject to mutual agreement by the Federation and the District, grow to include representation from each pilot school site with appointees to be determined by each individual site, inclusive of student representation from each site. ● This committee, supported by the District and Federation, will work to develop: ○ A district-wide working definition of restorative practices inclusive of multiple perspectives from racial equity, gender inclusion, school climate and cultural relevance. ○ Create a long-term sustainable plan for the implementation and use of restorative practice. ○ Seek ways to align and increase the effective use not only of restorative practice, but also of other tools and techniques that together can most effectively improve the relationships between students and adults. ○ Empower the adults within the buildings to be leaders and create a system that supports a safe and positive learning environment. ○ Identify and share best practices learned from Pilot Sites on the implementation of restorative practices in future sites. ● The restorative practices steering committee will present draft policy language for Saint Xxxx Public Schools in the summer of 2020 to Senior Leadership. This draft policy language will that articulates a district wide commitment to exploring, installing and implementing restorative practices system wide. ● The restorative practice (RP) steering committee will be funded with a $5,000 yearly budget. MOA Regarding: Restorative Practices (continued) The District and the Federation agree that this MOA shall remain in effect until the parties agree to discontinue it. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the 2019-2021 labor agreement. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 625 SAINT XXXX FEDERATION OF EDUCATOR LOCAL NO. 28 Chair, Board of Education PresidentSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Executive Director of Human Resources OrganizerSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Assistant Director, Employee/Labor Relations Director of Non-Licensed Personnel St. Xxxx Federation of Educators Date Date SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT SCHOOL CLIMATE The District and Federation jointly affirm that maintaining an engaging, safe and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning to occur. Students cannot function effectively if they do not feel safe in schools and do not have positive relationships with the teachers and other adults in the building. Teachers cannot provide the highest level of instruction and engagement to promote increased student achievement if there are frequent disruptions by students. We jointly recognize the need to work toward safe schools that are free from weapons, drugs, bullying, violence, prejudice, discrimination, and disruption. To that end, the District and Federation are committed to positive and consistent discipline protocols within our schools. We acknowledge that consequences must exist for behaviors that threaten the safety of others and interfere with learning. Together we are committed to promoting practices that support positive relationships and strengthen school climate to minimize interruptions in student learning. The District affirms its intent that the principles and procedures established in the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities shall be applied consistently and equitably throughout Saint Xxxx Public Schools. The Federation affirms its support for the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities. To xxxxxx systemic implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports, the District will provide assistance to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school wide approaches. School principals and SPFT building stewards will create School Climate Improvement Teams (SCITs) (distinct from Pupil Problem Committee) in each school. Any existing or otherwise named committee that functions as described in this statement shall satisfy the requirement that a building has a SCIT. Examples of such teams include, but are not limited to the School Climate Improvement Teams (SCIT), Student Assistance Teams, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teams. These teams will be composed of teachers, a licensed administrator (the principal or assistant principals), Educational Assistants, and other staff members in the building and may include students as appropriate. Students, parents and members of the community may be nominated by educational assistants and administration. Student, parent and community membership of the committee must be proportionate to and representative of the student population served by the building. Student, parent and community members of these committees may be present at all meetings of the committee except those portions of meetings where private student data is discussed. Any interested staff member should be given the opportunity to participate on the team, although the principal may limit the size of the team to ensure the team functions as intended. Membership on this committee will fulfill the requirement for committee participation for professional staff members. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT (continued) This school level team will be charged with the following tasks:
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Restorative Practice Steering Committee. The Federation and the District will maintain the Restorative Practice Steering Committee. ● The committee will be comprised of no more than 15 individuals; no more than eight (8) appointed by the Federation and no more than seven (7) appointed by the District, with a minimum of five five (5) secondary students appointed in total. Appointees shall include but not be limited to teachers, principals, students, family members, and community members. ● Notwithstanding the limit of 15 above, the committee composition may, subject to mutual agreement by the Federation and the District, grow to include representation from each pilot school site with appointees to be determined by each individual site, inclusive of student representation from each site. ● This committee, supported by the District and Federation, will work to develop: ○ A district-wide working definition definition of restorative practices inclusive of multiple perspectives from racial equity, gender inclusion, school climate and cultural relevance. ○ Create a long-term sustainable plan for the implementation and use of restorative practice. ○ Seek ways to align and increase the effective effective use not only of restorative practice, but also of other tools and techniques that together can most effectively effectively improve the relationships between students and adults. ○ Empower the adults within the buildings to be leaders and create a system that supports a safe and positive learning environment. ○ Identify and share best practices learned from Pilot Sites on the implementation of restorative practices in future sites. ● The restorative practices steering committee will present draft policy language for Saint Xxxx Public Schools in the summer of 2020 to Senior Leadership. This draft policy language will that articulates a district wide commitment to exploring, installing and implementing restorative practices system wide. ● The restorative practice (RP) steering committee will be funded with a $5,000 yearly budget. MOA Regarding: Restorative Practices (continued) The District and the Federation agree that this MOA shall remain in effect until the parties agree to discontinue it. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the 2019-2021 labor agreement. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 625 SAINT XXXX FEDERATION OF EDUCATOR LOCAL NO. 28 Chair, Board of Education PresidentSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Executive Director of Human Resources OrganizerSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Assistant Director, Employee/Labor Relations Director of Non-Licensed Personnel St. Xxxx Federation of Educators Date Date SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT SCHOOL CLIMATE The District and Federation jointly affirm that maintaining an engaging, safe and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning to occur. Students cannot function effectively if they do not feel safe in schools and do not have positive relationships with the teachers and other adults in the building. Teachers cannot provide the highest level of instruction and engagement to promote increased student achievement if there are frequent disruptions by students. We jointly recognize the need to work toward safe schools that are free from weapons, drugs, bullying, violence, prejudice, discrimination, and disruption. To that end, the District and Federation are committed to positive and consistent discipline protocols within our schools. We acknowledge that consequences must exist for behaviors that threaten the safety of others and interfere with learning. Together we are committed to promoting practices that support positive relationships and strengthen school climate to minimize interruptions in student learning. The District affirms its intent that the principles and procedures established in the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities shall be applied consistently and equitably throughout Saint Xxxx Public Schools. The Federation affirms its support for the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities. To xxxxxx systemic implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports, the District will provide assistance to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school wide approaches. School principals and SPFT building stewards will create School Climate Improvement Teams (SCITs) (distinct from Pupil Problem Committee) in each school. Any existing or otherwise named committee that functions as described in this statement shall satisfy the requirement that a building has a SCIT. Examples of such teams include, but are not limited to the School Climate Improvement Teams (SCIT), Student Assistance Teams, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teams. These teams will be composed of teachers, a licensed administrator (the principal or assistant principals), Educational Assistants, and other staff members in the building and may include students as appropriate. Students, parents and members of the community may be nominated by educational assistants and administration. Student, parent and community membership of the committee must be proportionate to and representative of the student population served by the building. Student, parent and community members of these committees may be present at all meetings of the committee except those portions of meetings where private student data is discussed. Any interested staff member should be given the opportunity to participate on the team, although the principal may limit the size of the team to ensure the team functions as intended. Membership on this committee will fulfill the requirement for committee participation for professional staff members. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT (continued) This school level team will be charged with the following tasks:Date
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Restorative Practice Steering Committee. The Federation and the District will maintain the Restorative Practice Steering Committee. ● • The committee will be comprised of no more than 15 individuals; no more than eight (8) appointed by the Federation and no more than seven (7) appointed by the District, with a minimum of five five (5) secondary students appointed in total. Appointees shall include but not be limited to teachers, principals, students, family members, and community members. ● • Notwithstanding the limit of 15 above, the committee composition may, subject to mutual agreement by the Federation and the District, grow to include representation from each pilot school site with appointees to be determined by each individual site, inclusive of student representation from each site. ● • This committee, supported by the District and Federation, will work to develop: ○ • A district-wide working definition definition of restorative practices inclusive of multiple perspectives from racial equity, gender inclusion, school climate and cultural relevance. ○ • Create a long-term sustainable plan for the implementation and use of restorative practice. ○ • Seek ways to align and increase the effective effective use not only of restorative practice, but also of other tools and techniques that together can most effectively effectively improve the relationships between students and adults. ○ • Empower the adults within the buildings to be leaders and create a system that supports a safe and positive learning environment. ○ • Identify and share best practices learned from Pilot Sites on the implementation of restorative practices in future sites. ● • The restorative practices steering committee will present draft policy language for Saint Xxxx Public Schools in the summer of 2020 to Senior Leadership. This draft policy language will that articulates a district wide commitment to exploring, installing and implementing restorative practices system wide. ● • The restorative practice (RP) steering committee will be funded with a $5,000 yearly budget. MOA Regarding: Restorative Practices (continued) The District and the Federation agree that this MOA shall remain in effect until the parties agree to discontinue it. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the 2019-2021 labor agreement. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 625 SAINT XXXX FEDERATION OF EDUCATOR TEACHERS LOCAL NO. 28 Chair, Board of Education PresidentSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Executive Director of Human Resources OrganizerSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators President Assistant Director, Employee/Labor Relations Director of Non-Licensed Personnel St. Xxxx Federation of Educators Organizer Negotiations/Employee Relations Assistant Manager Date Date SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT SCHOOL CLIMATE Statement of Intent Regarding School Restructuring The District and Federation jointly affirm the Union agree that maintaining an engaging, safe one of the approaches to achieving the mutual goal of ensuring success for all students is to work together to restructure schools when it is deemed necessary. It is the intent of the Parties that School and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning to occur. Students cannot function effectively if they do not feel safe Community Service Professional who work in schools to be restructured and do not administrators in these schools will work collaboratively to create effective learning environments for students. Employees and parents shall have positive relationships with the teachers a voice in designing programs and other adults determining work rules that are likely to be successful in such schools. The Union and District agree that School and Community Professional who are working at restructured schools will be engaged in the building. Teachers cannot provide the highest level discussions and process Statement of instruction and engagement to promote increased student achievement if there are frequent disruptions by students. We jointly recognize the need to work toward safe schools that are free from weapons, drugs, bullying, violence, prejudice, discrimination, and disruption. To that end, the District and Federation are committed to positive and consistent discipline protocols within our schools. We acknowledge that consequences must exist for behaviors that threaten the safety of others and interfere with learning. Together we are committed to promoting practices that support positive relationships and strengthen school climate to minimize interruptions in student learning. Intent Regarding Facilities Safety The District affirms its intent that the principles will adopt clear policies and procedures established about access to non-public work areas in order to help eliminate confusion about appropriate access. Input from the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities shall Federation on needed areas for improvement will be applied consistently and equitably throughout Saint Xxxx Public Schoolstaken into consideration when developing these plans. The Federation affirms its support for the implementation Statement of positive behavioral interventions and supports consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities. To xxxxxx systemic implementation of positive behavior interventions and supportsAgreement Regarding District Match On 403{b) Retirement Savings Plan or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan forms, the District will provide assistance to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school wide approaches. School principals and SPFT building stewards will create School Climate Improvement Teams (SCITs) (distinct from Pupil Problem Committee) in each school. Any existing or otherwise named committee that functions as described in this statement shall satisfy the requirement that a building has a SCIT. Examples of such teams include, but are not limited to the School Climate Improvement Teams (SCIT), Student Assistance Teams, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teams. These teams will be composed of teachers, a licensed administrator (the principal or assistant principals), Educational Assistants, and other staff members in the building and may include students as appropriate. Students, parents and members of the community may be nominated by educational assistants and administration. Student, parent and community membership of the committee must be proportionate to and representative of the student population served by the building. Student, parent and community members of these committees may be present at all meetings of the committee except those portions of meetings where private student data is discussed. Any interested staff member should be given the opportunity to participate on the team, although the principal may limit the size of the team to ensure the team functions as intended. Membership on this committee will fulfill remove the requirement for committee participation affirmatively checking to receive the district match. Employees who choose to participate in the 403{b) Retirement Savings Plan, or the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, will automatically receivethe match pertheir collective bargaining agreement. The District will send a letter to each current eligible participant who is not currently receiving the 403b or 457 district match along with the correct form and instructions to elect the district match. Statement of Intent Regarding Enrollment Preference The District and SPFE value racial, geographic, and socio-economic integration and equitable school choice. When district employees choose to enroll their children in the Saint Xxxx Public Schools it sends a strong message to the rest of our community about the excellence of our schools. In recognition of the service that district employees provide, the District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a School Enrollment Choice Preference for professional staff membersall district employees. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT In alignment with the 2021-22 school choice year, District administration will work with the Board of Education (continuedBOE) This policy work group to recommend a District Policy that provides a school level team choice enrollment preference for all district employees. At such time as a BOE policy is adopted, the SPFE Teacher Contract enrollment preference will sunset. In the case that BOE does not adopt a policy for school choice enrollment preference for all district employees, EAs and SCSPs will be charged given this preference along with teachers for the following tasks:school year 2021-22. Statement of Intent Regarding Collaboratively Seeking Full Funding For Racially Equitable Schools
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Restorative Practice Steering Committee. The Federation and the District will maintain the Restorative Practice Steering Committee. ● The committee will be comprised of no more than 15 individuals; no more than eight (8) appointed by the Federation and no more than seven (7) appointed by the District, with a minimum of five (5) secondary students appointed in total. Appointees shall include but not be limited to teachers, principals, students, family members, and community members. ● Notwithstanding the limit of 15 above, the committee composition may, subject to mutual agreement by the Federation and the District, grow to include representation from each pilot school site with appointees to be determined by each individual site, inclusive of student representation from each site. ● This committee, supported by the District and Federation, will work to develop: ○ A district-wide working definition of restorative practices inclusive of multiple perspectives from racial equity, gender inclusion, school climate and cultural relevance. ○ Create a long-term sustainable plan for the implementation and use of restorative practice. ○ Seek ways to align and increase the effective use not only of restorative practice, but also of other tools and techniques that together can most effectively improve the relationships between students and adults. ○ Empower the adults within the buildings to be leaders and create a system that supports a safe and positive learning environment. ○ Identify and share best practices learned from Pilot Sites on the implementation of restorative practices in future sites. ● The restorative practices steering committee will present draft policy language for Saint Xxxx Public Schools in the summer of 2020 to Senior Leadership. This draft policy language will that articulates a district wide commitment to exploring, installing and implementing restorative practices system wide. ● The restorative practice (RP) steering committee will be funded with a $5,000 yearly budget. MOA Regarding: Restorative Practices (continued) The District and the Federation agree that this MOA shall remain in effect until the parties agree to discontinue it. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the 2019-2021 2019 -2021 labor agreement. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 625 SAINT XXXX FEDERATION OF EDUCATOR LOCAL NO. 28 Chair, Board of Education PresidentSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Executive Director of Human Resources OrganizerSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Assistant Director, Employee/Labor Relations Director of Non-Licensed Personnel St. Xxxx Federation of Educators Date Date SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT SCHOOL CLIMATE The District and Federation jointly affirm that maintaining an engaging, safe and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning to occur. Students cannot function effectively if they do not feel safe in schools and do not have positive relationships with the teachers and other adults in the building. Teachers cannot provide the highest level of instruction and engagement to promote increased student achievement if there are frequent disruptions by students. We jointly recognize the need to work toward safe schools that are free from weapons, drugs, bullying, violence, prejudice, discrimination, and disruption. To that end, the District and Federation are committed to positive and consistent discipline protocols within our schools. We acknowledge that consequences must exist for behaviors that threaten the safety of others and interfere with learning. Together we are committed to promoting practices that support positive relationships and strengthen school climate to minimize interruptions in student learning. The District affirms its intent that the principles and procedures established in the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities shall be applied consistently and equitably throughout Saint Xxxx Public Schools. The Federation affirms its support for the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities. To xxxxxx systemic implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports, the District will provide assistance to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school wide approaches. School principals and SPFT building stewards will create School Climate Improvement Teams (SCITs) (distinct from Pupil Problem Committee) in each school. Any existing or otherwise named committee that functions as described in this statement shall satisfy the requirement that a building has a SCIT. Examples of such teams include, but are not limited to the School Climate Improvement Teams (SCIT), Student Assistance Teams, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teams. These teams will be composed of teachers, a licensed administrator (the principal or assistant principals), Educational Assistants, and other staff members in the building and may include students as appropriate. Students, parents and members of the community may be nominated by educational assistants and administration. Student, parent and community membership of the committee must be proportionate to and representative of the student population served by the building. Student, parent and community members of these committees may be present at all meetings of the committee except those portions of meetings where private student data is discussed. Any interested staff member should be given the opportunity to participate on the team, although the principal may limit the size of the team to ensure the team functions as intended. Membership on this committee will fulfill the requirement for committee participation for professional staff members. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT (continued) This school level team will be charged with the following tasks:INTENT
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Restorative Practice Steering Committee. The Federation and the District will maintain the Restorative Practice Steering Committee. ● The committee will be comprised of no more than 15 individuals; no more than eight (8) appointed by the Federation and no more than seven (7) appointed by the District, with a minimum of five (5) secondary students appointed in total. Appointees shall include but not be limited to teachers, principals, students, family members, and community members. ● Notwithstanding the limit of 15 above, the committee composition may, subject to mutual agreement by the Federation and the District, grow to include representation from each pilot school site with appointees to be determined by each individual site, inclusive of student representation from each site. ● This committee, supported by the District and Federation, will work to develop: ○ A district-wide working definition of restorative practices inclusive of multiple perspectives from racial equity, gender inclusion, school climate and cultural relevance. ○ Create a long-term sustainable plan for the implementation and use of restorative practice. ○ Seek ways to align and increase the effective use not only of restorative practice, but also of other tools and techniques that together can most effectively improve the relationships between students and adults. ○ Empower the adults within the buildings to be leaders and create a system that supports a safe and positive learning environment. ○ Identify and share best practices learned from Pilot Sites on the implementation of restorative practices in future sites. ● The restorative practices steering committee will present draft policy language for Saint Xxxx Public Schools in the summer of 2020 to Senior Leadership. This draft policy language will that articulates a district wide commitment to exploring, installing and implementing restorative practices system wide. ● The restorative practice (RP) steering committee will be funded with a $5,000 yearly budget. MOA Regarding: Restorative Practices (continued) The District and the Federation agree that this MOA shall remain in effect until the parties agree to discontinue it. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the 2019-2021 labor agreement. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 625 SAINT XXXX FEDERATION OF EDUCATOR LOCAL NO. 28 Chair, Board of Education PresidentSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Executive Director of Human Resources OrganizerSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Assistant Director, Employee/Labor Relations Director of Non-Licensed Personnel St. Xxxx Federation of Educators Date Date SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT SCHOOL CLIMATE The District and Federation jointly affirm that maintaining an engaging, safe and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning to occur. Students cannot function effectively if they do not feel safe in schools and do not have positive relationships with the teachers and other adults in the building. Teachers cannot provide the highest level of instruction and engagement to promote increased student achievement if there are frequent disruptions by students. We jointly recognize the need to work toward safe schools that are free from weapons, drugs, bullying, violence, prejudice, discrimination, and disruption. To that end, the District and Federation are committed to positive and consistent discipline protocols within our schools. We acknowledge that consequences must exist for behaviors that threaten the safety of others and interfere with learning. Together we are committed to promoting practices that support positive relationships and strengthen school climate to minimize interruptions in student learning. The District affirms its intent that the principles and procedures established in the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities shall be applied consistently and equitably throughout Saint Xxxx Public Schools. The Federation affirms its support for the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities. To xxxxxx systemic implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports, the District will provide assistance to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school wide approaches. School principals and SPFT building stewards will create School Climate Improvement Teams (SCITs) (distinct from Pupil Problem Committee) in each school. Any existing or otherwise named committee that functions as described in this statement shall satisfy the requirement that a building has a SCIT. Examples of such teams include, but are not limited to the School Climate Improvement Teams (SCIT), Student Assistance Teams, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teams. These teams will be composed of teachers, a licensed administrator (the principal or assistant principals), Educational Assistants, and other staff members in the building and may include students as appropriate. Students, parents and members of the community may be nominated by educational assistants and administration. Student, parent and community membership of the committee must be proportionate to and representative of the student population served by the building. Student, parent and community members of these committees may be present at all meetings of the committee except those portions of meetings where private student data is discussed. Any interested staff member should be given the opportunity to participate on the team, although the principal may limit the size of the team to ensure the team functions as intended. Membership on this committee will fulfill the requirement for committee participation for professional staff members. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT (continued) This school level team will be charged with the following tasks:.
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Restorative Practice Steering Committee. The Federation and the District will maintain the Restorative Practice Steering Committee. ● The committee will be comprised of no more than 15 individuals; no more than eight (8) appointed by the Federation and no more than seven (7) appointed by the District, with a minimum of five five (5) secondary students appointed in total. Appointees shall include but not be limited to teachers, principals, students, family members, and community members. ● Notwithstanding the limit of 15 above, the committee composition may, subject to mutual agreement by the Federation and the District, grow to include representation from each pilot school site with appointees to be determined by each individual site, inclusive of student representation from each site. ● This committee, supported by the District and Federation, will work to develop: ○ A district-wide working definition definition of restorative practices inclusive of multiple perspectives from racial equity, gender inclusion, school climate and cultural relevance. ○ Create a long-term sustainable plan for the implementation and use of restorative practice. ○ Seek ways to align and increase the effective effective use not only of restorative practice, but also of other tools and techniques that together can most effectively effectively improve the relationships between students and adults. ○ Empower the adults within the buildings to be leaders and create a system that supports a safe and positive learning environment. ○ Identify and share best practices learned from Pilot Sites on the implementation of restorative practices in future sites. ● The restorative practices steering committee will present draft policy language for Saint Xxxx Public Schools in the summer of 2020 to Senior Leadership. This draft policy language will that articulates a district wide commitment to exploring, installing and implementing restorative practices system wide. ● The restorative practice (RP) steering committee will be funded with a $5,000 yearly budget. MOA Regarding: Restorative Practices (continued) The District and the Federation agree that this MOA shall remain in effect until the parties agree to discontinue it. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the 2019-2021 labor agreement. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 625 SAINT XXXX FEDERATION OF EDUCATOR TEACHERS LOCAL NO. 28 Chair, Board of Education PresidentSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators Executive Director of Human Resources OrganizerSt. Xxxx Federation of Educators President Assistant Director, Employee/Labor Relations Director of Non-Licensed Personnel St. Xxxx Federation of Educators Organizer Negotiations/Employee Relations Assistant Manager Date Date SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT SCHOOL CLIMATE Statement of Intent Regarding School Restructuring The District and Federation jointly affirm the Union agree that maintaining an engaging, safe one of the approaches to achieving the mutual goal of ensuring success for all students is to work together to restructure schools when it is deemed necessary. It is the intent of the Parties that School and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning to occur. Students cannot function effectively if they do not feel safe Community Service Professional who work in schools to be restructured and do not administrators in these schools will work collaboratively to create effective learning environments for students. Employees and parents shall have positive relationships with the teachers a voice in designing programs and other adults determining work rules that are likely to be successful in such schools. The Union and District agree that School and Community Professional who are working at restructured schools will be engaged in the building. Teachers cannot provide the highest level discussions and process Statement of instruction and engagement to promote increased student achievement if there are frequent disruptions by students. We jointly recognize the need to work toward safe schools that are free from weapons, drugs, bullying, violence, prejudice, discrimination, and disruption. To that end, the District and Federation are committed to positive and consistent discipline protocols within our schools. We acknowledge that consequences must exist for behaviors that threaten the safety of others and interfere with learning. Together we are committed to promoting practices that support positive relationships and strengthen school climate to minimize interruptions in student learning. Intent Regarding Facilities Safety The District affirms its intent that the principles will adopt clear policies and procedures established about access to non-public work areas in order to help eliminate confusion about appropriate access. Input from the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities shall Federation on needed areas for improvement will be applied consistently and equitably throughout Saint Xxxx Public Schoolstaken into consideration when developing these plans. The Federation affirms its support for the implementation Statement of positive behavioral interventions and supports consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook: Rights and Responsibilities. To xxxxxx systemic implementation of positive behavior interventions and supportsAgreement Regarding District Match On 403{b) Retirement Savings Plan or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan forms, the District will provide assistance to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school wide approaches. School principals and SPFT building stewards will create School Climate Improvement Teams (SCITs) (distinct from Pupil Problem Committee) in each school. Any existing or otherwise named committee that functions as described in this statement shall satisfy the requirement that a building has a SCIT. Examples of such teams include, but are not limited to the School Climate Improvement Teams (SCIT), Student Assistance Teams, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teams. These teams will be composed of teachers, a licensed administrator (the principal or assistant principals), Educational Assistants, and other staff members in the building and may include students as appropriate. Students, parents and members of the community may be nominated by educational assistants and administration. Student, parent and community membership of the committee must be proportionate to and representative of the student population served by the building. Student, parent and community members of these committees may be present at all meetings of the committee except those portions of meetings where private student data is discussed. Any interested staff member should be given the opportunity to participate on the team, although the principal may limit the size of the team to ensure the team functions as intended. Membership on this committee will fulfill remove the requirement for committee participation affirmatively checking to receive the district match. Employees who choose to participate in the 403{b) Retirement Savings Plan, or the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, will automatically receive the match per their collective bargaining agreement. The District will send a letter to each current eligible participant who is not currently receiving the 403b or 457 district match along with the correct form and instructions to elect the district match. Statement of Intent Regarding Enrollment Preference The District and SPFE value racial, geographic, and socio-economic integration and equitable school choice. When district employees choose to enroll their children in the Saint Xxxx Public Schools it sends a strong message to the rest of our community about the excellence of our schools. In recognition of the service that district employees provide, the District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a School Enrollment Choice Preference for professional staff membersall district employees. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE STATEMENT OF INTENT In alignment with the 2021-22 school choice year, District administration will work with the Board of Education (continuedBOE) This policy work group to recommend a District Policy that provides a school level team choice enrollment preference for all district employees. At such time as a BOE policy is adopted, the SPFE Teacher Contract enrollment preference will sunset. In the case that BOE does not adopt a policy for school choice enrollment preference for all district employees, EAs and SCSPs will be charged given this preference along with teachers for the following tasks:school year 2021-22. Statement of Intent Regarding Collaboratively Seeking Full Funding For Racially Equitable Schools
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