Common use of SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEES Clause in Contracts

SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEES. Purpose A Building Committee shall be established yearly in each school. This Building Committee will be a vehicle to promote and encourage staff involvement and decision-making in each building. It shall meet at least every other week during the school year (including August) to discuss, problem solve, and make decisions on matters as prescribed in the contracts concerning school operations. All issues brought to the Building Committee will be subject to the problem solving process. No committee shall be established to supersede or parallel the Building Committee. The Building Committee will not contravene the existing administrative structure(s) or functions. The Building Committee will not deal with issues listed in the job description of Department Chairpersons, Team Leaders, Subject Coordinators, Elementary Grade Level Chairpersons, and the Snow School Teacher Coordinator. The Building Committee will establish a schedule of pod meetings throughout the school year to share information, collect data, and discuss issues. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. When issues of concern regarding the operation/functions of a Building Committee (because of membership, interpersonal relationships, etc.) arise and are brought to the attention of the Personnel Director and the Presidents of the Locals, they will develop a plan of action addressing the issues. Building Representative Each individual OAPSE Building Representative will be appointed by the elected Local President for a minimum two (2) school year term.