SCHOOL STAFF COMMITTEES. Shared decision making in the areas of school philosophy, policies, and programs enhances shared accountability and contributes to better decisions, greater identification with jointly developed goals, and greater job satisfaction. a. There shall be established by September 30 of each school year a recognized Staff Committee in each school. b. If no Staff Committee is in place, the principal shall by September 30 arrange for a meeting to be held for the purposes of establishing a Staff Committee for the school. c. The size, membership and quorum of the Staff committee shall be determined by the staff. d. A Principal or delegate shall be a member of the Staff Committee. e. The Staff committee shall meet as necessary to discuss issues relevant to the school staff and may: i. offer advice, make suggestions and submit recommendations to the entire staff for the improvement of educational services in the school; ii. review and make recommendations to the entire staff on the allocation of school based human and material resources; iii. study and make recommendations to the entire staff with regard to the delivery of education services within the school; iv. consult with other school-based groups and develop recommendations to the entire staff on matters of educational concern; v. have access to information relevant to the school staff to facilitate educationally sound decision-making.
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