School-Based Management. No decision by a site council or any other District-sponsored committee to grant a School-based Management waiver request which conflicts with the express terms of this Agreement shall be approved without the consent of the Union.
School-Based Management a) The parties are committed to a program of long term workplace reform which enhances educational outcomes for students. A progressive path towards school-based management, within an established vision and guiding principles, is a central component of the Department's long term workplace reform agenda. School-based management is a significant workplace reform initiative which has the potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations in the medium to long term.
b) The underlying basis for progressing school-based management is a recognition that school employees and members of the school community are best positioned to determine management processes and service delivery which best address local requirements and expectations. School- based management will be characterised by collaborative decision making processes, which result in decisions tailored to enhance management and educational outcomes at the school and are consistent with broad policy parameters and the corporate priorities of the Department.
School-Based Management. Section 1. Shared Decision-Making Definition: The Association and District share the goal of quality learning in a caring environment. As a means of achieving that goal, the parties agree to the process of shared decision-making. The purpose of shared decision making is to provide opportunities for consultation, collaboration and participation of shareholders in the decision making process. Shared decision-making does not mean an abdication of authority and responsibility of building administrators, district administration or the Board of Directors. Shared decision-making provides shareholders an opportunity for meaningful participation in decisions affecting the individual school's progress in meeting its mission to provide quality learning in a caring environment.
Section 2. Shared Decision-Making Operation Principles: School-based councils shall make decisions in accordance with the following operating principles:
1. All decisions will comply with board policies, state laws, or any of the collective bargaining agreements that affect staff members. Decisions and policies contrary to the contract must have a waiver from the Association and District. The council will notify the Association and District in a timely manner of the request for a waiver. (Exhibit G)
2. Site councils K-5 (6-8 & 9-12) shall be comprised of a minimum of the building Principal, two certificated staff, two classified staff, and a parent/community representative. At the high school level, a student representative is recommended. Staff participation is voluntary. Building Principals shall adjust participants' work schedules and/or areas of responsibility as necessary to encourage participation.
3. Site councils shall meet a minimum of quarterly and more frequently as determined by the council. Meeting schedules and agendas shall be determined by the site council to encourage broad participation.
4. General areas of decision-making responsibilities shall include building-wide approaches to student conduct, curriculum, staff development opportunities, events and budgets. Site councils shall not consider individual issues in areas such as staff evaluation or discipline, staff work assignments, student/parent appeals of student discipline.
5. Ideally decisions will be made by consensus and supported by the Building Principal. When consensus is not possible, the issue shall be referred to a resolution committee comprised of the Superintendent and current President of all bargaining units i...
School-Based Management. School-based management guarantees apply to all state schools, including the transition to Flying Start and Independent Public Schools.
School-Based Management. 145.1 Current arrangements for school based management will continue to apply unless otherwise agreed as a result of the evaluation of school based management.
School-Based Management. School Leadership and Management 7.1 Employment of Teachers 7.2 Specialist Services 7.3 Employment of Education Officer – Special Duties 7.4 Transfer and Relocation 7.5 Monitoring Procedures 7.6
School-Based Management. The Association and the Committee agree that school based management represents an effective way for the school system to operate. It defines how authority and responsibility are shared by all members of the education community. The Committee and the Association believe that all children can learn under conditions that are right for them. School based management allows a school to restructure in ways that meet the needs of all students. As established by the Educational Reform Act of 1993, the sharing of authority and responsibility takes place through a formal process in which the principal, teachers, parents, and others can identify a school's strengths and needs.
School-Based Management. The Watertown Educators Association and the Watertown School Committee agree that school- based management represents an effective way for the school system to operate. It defines how authority and responsibility are shared by all members of the education community. The Watertown School Committee and the Watertown Educators Association believe that all children can learn under conditions that are right for them. School-based management allows a school to restructure in ways that meet the needs of all students. As established by the Educational Reform Act of 1993, the sharing of authority and responsibility takes place through a formal process in which the principal, teachers, parents, and others can identify a school's strengths and needs.
School-Based Management. This is part 7 in the current agreement and contains existing clauses from Part 7 ‘School Based Management’ of the current agreement.
School-Based Management. United Voice acknowledges that the Department may wish to modify or alter local staffing arrangements in accordance with local needs. Any such flexibility in staffing arrangements will occur in accordance with the following parameters:
a) Funds allocated to staff must be used for the employment of staff;
b) Changes to staffing mix shall only occur in the event of a substantive vacancy;
c) Variations to the staffing mix will only occur following endorsement by the LCC and the majority of the employees at the school that are affected and their Union. Variations must also be endorsed by the Assistant Regional Director;
d) Where the proposed changes may negatively impact on teacher aide hours the union will be consulted;
e) The pay and conditions for all employees shall be in accordance with appropriate Awards and agreements. Any new positions shall be subject to job evaluation in accordance with the relevant Award or Ministerial Directive.
