Common use of School Autonomy Clause in Contracts

School Autonomy. The parties agree that the school site is the appropriate place for most decision-making affecting the education of children in that school. Accordingly, they agree that a school should have as much flexibility as possible in managing their operations and educational programs for maximum educational effectiveness. The parties also share a mutual interest in removing barriers from attracting and retaining a diverse group of talented teachers. There is a collective desire to develop pilot schools in the district where site-based autonomy and collaborative shared decision-making are the norm. Collaborative shared decision-making is a process in which all members of the education community at the school level collaborate in establishing a vision, identifying problems, defining goals, implementing programs, and learning from experience. The purpose of collaborative shared decision-making is to create a climate in the schools where faculty, parents, administrators, students and other community members work together and share the responsibility and accountability for school improvement, student achievement, increased satisfaction among professional educators, greater involvement by and with parents, and stronger support from the community at large. Finally, the Union and the Board agree that any school community wishing to attain school autonomy must follow the process and complete the application process as described below:

School Autonomy. The parties agree that the school site is the appropriate place for most decision-making affecting the education of children in that school. Accordingly, they agree that a school should have as much flexibility as possible in managing their operations and educational programs for maximum educational effectiveness. The parties also share a mutual interest in removing barriers from attracting and retaining a diverse group of talented teachers. There is a collective desire to develop pilot schools in the district where site-based autonomy and collaborative shared decision-making are the norm. Collaborative shared decision-making is a process in which all members of the education community at the school level collaborate in establishing a vision, identifying problems, defining goals, implementing programs, and learning from experience. The purpose of collaborative shared decision-making is to create a climate in the schools where faculty, parents, administrators, students and other community members work together and share the responsibility and accountability for school improvement, student achievement, increased satisfaction among professional educators, greater involvement by and with parents, and stronger support from the community at large. Finally, the Union and the Board District agree that any school community wishing to attain school autonomy must follow the process and complete the application process as described below: