Common use of SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (SIP Clause in Contracts

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (SIP. 1. It is hereby agreed by and between the parties that with respect to the responsibility contained in P.A. 25 of 1990 (MCL 380.1277) to adopt and implement a three to five year school improvement plan and continuing school improvement process for each school within the school district, they acknowledge and recognize that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between them govern as to the wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of teachers addressed therein and that those terms shall not be altered or modified through the school improvement process except by mutual agreement of the undersigned Board of Education and Association, executed in writing. 2. In the event that any provision(s) of a SIP or application thereof violates, contradicts, or is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement, the collective bargaining agreement shall prevail. Any provision(s) of a SIP or applications thereof affecting wages, hours, and/or other terms and conditions of employment of any bargaining unit members must have the written approval of the Board of Education and the Association prior to being adopted and/or implemented. 3. Staff input and voluntary involvement on the School Improvement Team and various planning subcommittees and projects is encouraged.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (SIP. 1. It is hereby agreed by and between the parties that with respect to the responsibility contained in P.A. 25 of 1990 (MCL 380.1277) to adopt and implement a three to five year school improvement plan and continuing school improvement process for each school within the school district, they acknowledge and recognize that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between them govern as to the wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of teachers addressed therein and that those terms shall not be altered or modified through the school improvement process except by mutual agreement of the undersigned Board of Education and Association, executed in writing. 2. In the event that any provision(s) of a SIP or application thereof violates, contradicts, or is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement, the collective bargaining agreement shall prevail. Any provision(s) of a SIP or applications thereof affecting wages, hours, and/or other terms and conditions of employment of any bargaining unit members must have the written approval of the Board of Education and the Association prior to being adopted and/or implemented. 3. Staff input and voluntary involvement on the School Improvement Team SIP committee(s) and various planning subcommittees and projects is encouraged. This allows the teachers in the buildings the opportunity to provide educational input and expertise to improve the quality of education. Employee participation on the various SIP committees is voluntary, and non- participation shall not be used as a criterion for evaluation, discipline, or discharge.