Common use of Shared Decision Making Clause in Contracts

Shared Decision Making. 1. Shared Decision Making (SDM) is a process for improving student learning through the involvement of all appropriate employees in the decision-making process. It is a process through which those individuals responsible for the implementation of a decision at the building/program level are actively and legitimately involved in making decisions. Both the administrator and staff must agree to participate in this process. 2. These conditions govern the SDM process: a. Modifications of this Agreement require the written agreement of the District and the Association as described in Article 6.E (Mutual Consent). Contract Waiver forms are available from the Association and from the District through Human Resources). b. All contract waivers will include a specific start and end date. c. Participation in the SDM process is voluntary. No employee will be disciplined or suffer adverse evaluation for electing not to participate in the SDM process. d. The administrator and staff at each building will jointly determine the SDM process(es) they will use. e. SDM will occur within the confines of the contract day, if possible. 3. Disputes in individual programs or buildings regarding the SDM process will be addressed by an Association/GRPS team composed of equal numbers of representatives appointed by the District and the Association. 4. A District Advisory Committee for SDM may be created to provide advice, facilitate training, and recommend strategies to support the SDM process. The composition of this committee will be of equal representation from the District and MEA employee groups.

Shared Decision Making. ‌ 1. Shared Decision Making (SDM) is a process for improving student learning through the involvement of all appropriate employees in the decision-making process. It is a process through which those individuals responsible for the implementation of a decision at the building/program level are actively and legitimately involved in making decisions. Both the administrator and staff must agree to participate in this process. 2. These conditions govern the SDM process: a. Modifications of this Agreement require the written agreement of the District and the Association as described in Article 6.E (Mutual Consent). Contract Waiver forms are available from the Association and from the District through Human Resources). b. All contract waivers will include a specific start and end date. c. Participation in the SDM process is voluntary. No employee will be disciplined or suffer adverse evaluation for electing not to participate in the SDM process. d. The administrator and staff at each building will jointly determine the SDM process(es) they will use. e. SDM will occur within the confines of the contract day, if possible. 3. Disputes in individual programs or buildings regarding the SDM process will be addressed by an Association/GRPS team composed of equal numbers of representatives appointed by the District and the Association. 4. A District Advisory Committee for SDM may be created to provide advice, facilitate training, and recommend strategies to support the SDM process. The composition of this committee will be of equal representation from the District and MEA employee groups.

Shared Decision Making. 1. Shared Decision Making (SDM) is a process for improving student learning through the involvement of all appropriate employees in the decision-decision making process. It is a process through which those individuals responsible for the implementation of a decision at the building/program level are actively and legitimately involved in making decisions. Both the administrator and staff must agree to participate in this process. 2. These conditions govern the SDM process: a. Modifications of this Agreement require the written agreement of the District and the Association as described in Article 6.E (Mutual Consent). Contract Waiver forms are available from the Association and from the District through Human Resources). b. All contract waivers will include a specific start and end date. c. Participation in the SDM process is voluntary. No employee will be disciplined or suffer adverse evaluation for electing not to participate in the SDM process. d. The administrator and staff at each building will jointly determine the SDM process(es) they will use. e. SDM will occur within the confines of the contract day, if possible. 3. Disputes in individual programs or buildings regarding the SDM process will be addressed by an Association/GRPS team composed of equal numbers of representatives appointed by the District and the Association. 4. A District Advisory Committee for SDM may be created to provide advice, facilitate training, and recommend strategies to support the SDM process. The composition of this committee will be of equal representation from the District and MEA employee groups.