Common use of Turnaround Schools Clause in Contracts

Turnaround Schools. The parties agree that the District designated Turnaround Schools will continue to struggle as low performing schools without a systematic approach for supporting and providing resources to these schools. During the term of this Agreement, the parties agree to form a working group that, in conjunction with the Turnaround School Planning Group, will identify common barriers to reform that may be addressed in this Agreement. After mutual agreement through the bargaining process, decisions will be reached on how to best address the identified contract language. Possible solutions may entail a Memorandum of Understanding, removal or modification of identified contractual provisions, maintenance of provisions, or approving waivers, as needed, to better facilitate the work in these schools.

Turnaround Schools. The parties agree that the District designated Turnaround Schools will continue to struggle as low performing schools without a systematic approach for supporting and providing resources to these schools. During the term of this Agreement, the parties agree to form a working group that, in conjunction with the Turnaround School Planning Group, will identify common barriers to reform that may be addressed in this Agreement. After mutual agreement through the bargaining process, decisions will be reached on how to best address the identified contract language. Possible solutions may entail a Memorandum of Understanding, removal or modification of identified contractual provisions, maintenance of provisions, or approving waivers, as needed, to better facilitate the work in these schools. This group shall be created and will begin work prior to September 1, 2008.