CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Clause Samples
The "Curriculum and Instruction" clause defines the responsibilities and standards related to the educational content and teaching methods provided under an agreement. It typically outlines who is responsible for developing, approving, and delivering the curriculum, as well as any requirements for instructional materials, teaching qualifications, or adherence to specific educational guidelines. This clause ensures that both parties have a clear understanding of the educational expectations and helps maintain consistency and quality in the instructional program.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. 7.1 The Board and the Association recognize the importance of adequate teaching reference materials and adequate and appropriate instructional materials and equipment in maintaining a high level of professional performance in the educational process.
7.1-1 The materials and services of a teacher reference library shall be available to all teachers in each school and/or in the District.
7.1-2 The Board shall make every reasonable effort to maintain appropriate instructional materials (printed and AV), necessary equipment and supplies and suitable testing materials in all District schools. Every reasonable effort will be made to have basic educational supplies and materials available for the opening of school.
7.1-3 Designated duplicating and/or copying facilities shall be available for direct use by instructional personnel. Mechanical failure shall not constitute violation of this provision. At no time shall students be allowed to handle test materials submitted for duplication.
7.1-4 The Board shall provide a program of school library media services for all public school students in the District. Such libraries will provide reference materials and facilities to supplement and complement the required curriculum as long as the students are in attendance. However, the services of the media specialist shall be curtailed no more than five (5) days prior to the end of the student school year.
7.1-5 Regularly scheduled classes, such as music, art, computer labs, physical education and guidance will be provided as long as students are in attendance, unless exceptional circumstances are approved by the Superintendent.
7.1-6 The Board recognizes that some material and equipment may be damaged, broken or lost in the normal course of education. Employees may be charged the current depreciated value of the material or equipment only if gross negligence meaning reckless disregard can be proven. Employees will not be charged for wear and tear caused by normal use.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. 9.01 For each school in the District; the Board shall provide funding for approved material. The determination of material to be purchased shall be made by the district and/or site administrator after consultation with the faculty. The Board agrees to continue to improve and make reference and other materials in the District office media center available to employees. A list with such materials shall be available in each school.
9.02 There shall be a functioning staffed media center in each school to supplement and complement the required curriculum.
9.03 The Board agrees to make word processing and reproduction capabilities to aid employees in their preparation of instructional materials available in each school.
9.04 In schools where duplicating services are provided for duplication of instructional materials, such services shall be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
9.05 A student having academic or behavioral challenges may be recommended to the intervention team.
9.06 Employees will be provided with supplies, textbooks, and teaching materials to teach the courses assigned. Employees shall not be required to purchase supplies, textbooks, materials, or equipment from their personal funds.
9.07 Audio-visual equipment shall be available in each school for classroom use.
9.08 Providing that the Legislature appropriates the necessary funding, the Board agrees to participate in a Teacher Education Center. The Teacher Education Center Council shall be responsible for all pre-service and in-service as prescribed by law.
9.09 Members of the TEC Council shall be granted release time if their responsibilities to the Council require them to attend meetings of the Council during the day, but only one such day of release time may occur on a student attendance day during any given school year. Additional days may be approved by the building administrator. TEC representatives shall be elected by the faculty at their site. The TEC chair at the District level shall rotate among the elementary, middle, high, and other sites. Should there be a lack of interest at any level for their rotation year, the rotation would move to the next level.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. 7.01 The educator values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
7.02 The School Board supports the concept of academic freedom as set forth in the laws of Florida and the policies of the School Board.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. A. The Board shall determine the need and economic feasibility of providing a staff library in each school.
B. Before any formal Board consideration of extended school year plans, a joint committee composed of Board representatives and Association representatives, shall be established to study such plans. The committee shall present a recommendation to the Superintendent for his consideration.
C. Teachers shall have the responsibility to determine and report student progress and grades in accordance with the district’s Student Progression Plan. When an individual or individuals believe the Student Progression Plan or Board Policies relative to grading are not being followed the Association and Board will work together to resolve all identified issues. Correction of student grades shall be done in accordance with School Board Policy 5421 Grading. Student promotion, retention, and assignment will be made in accordance with the Student Progression Plan.
D. The Association president or their designee may submit a list of teacher names to the superintendent’s designee to be considered for participation on a Curriculum Writing Committee.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. A. To any committee of school employees appointed by the Chancellor in connection with curriculum or instructional programs, the Council shall be requested to name a representative or representatives.
B. With respect to joint Management-Union committees which are established subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement in connection with curriculum and instruction, the Council shall be requested to name an administrative representative.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. The Superintendent or designee may, on an as-needed basis, establish a committee of interested parties to study any defined program of study carried on by the District. Such committee shall be established at the discretion of the Superintendent, and shall be dissolved when, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the committee has completed its charge. If the Superintendent/designee established a study committee, the Association shall be invited to appoint a representative to participate in the study and recommendations of the committee.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION a. Assess program outcomes data, and assist in the preparation of reports;
b. Coordinate annual program reviews;
c. Coordinate the preparation of division/department instructional scheduling, considering faculty workload;
d. Plan and suggest updates to the division/department curriculum, courses, and programs;
e. Coordinate and update division or department section of the campus catalog of courses; and
f. Aid in improvement of teaching and supervision of instruction.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. Common Core curriculum is based on the minimum course of study pacing guide that is part of the textbook materials.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. 14.1 Textbooks Textbooks and supplementary material shall be considered instructional aids and shall be provided in sufficient quantities based on class enrollment and subject to budgetary constraints.
14.2 Supplies and Equipment Written recommendation submitted by teachers concerning the quality and durability of supplies and equipment shall be considered when ordering or re-ordering. Teachers shall retain a copy of the requisition form whereupon they have requested supplies and equipment and shall be informed of the disposition of their request upon inquiry of the principal, or the person responsible for ordering said material. The School District will provide all supplies necessary for classroom instruction in sufficient quantities based on class enrollment and subject to budgetary constraints.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. 20.01 It is recognized by the parties that the Board is responsible under State Law and State Board of Education Rules for setting the standard of service in the curriculum and instruction provided students. It is the responsibility of teachers to meet the needs of all students. In order to do this effectively, sufficient multi-level and/or multi-test materials shall be requested by the instructional personnel of each school to insure that each pupil in the classroom has adequate materials.
20.02 A library shall be provided by the Board in each school in the county to supplement and complement the required curriculum.
20.03 It is recognized that appropriate texts, library reference facilities, maps, globes, laboratory equipment, audio-visual equipment, art supplies, athletic equipment, current periodicals, standard text and questionnaires, and similar materials, are the tools of the teaching profession. The Board shall provide these tools in sufficient numbers to adequately meet the needs of the students as determined by the Board based on recommendations of the Instructional Staff and School Advisory