Impact Statements Clause Samples

Impact Statements. 1. The parties agree that to achieve continuous improvement, change is sometimes necessary. In order for change to be implemented effectively, infrastructure needs must be part of the planning. Recognizing that time is an essential resource, the Board agrees that Time Impact Statements will be used in the planning process for the following:  Administrative Regulation changes or new Regulations  New assessments  New curriculum  New technology  New system-mandated instructional and/or classroom practices 2. Time Impact Statements are assessments of the additional time, or range of time, estimated for unit members to properly implement proposed initiatives. The parties agree that such proposals will include written Time Impact Statements prior to final consideration and approval. To the extent feasible, Time Impact Statements will identify and assess the time necessary, and by whom, in order to prepare for and implement such initiatives. It is recognized that in some instances the change will involve using existing time and resources in a different way rather than simply adding time or resources. In such instances, that re-alignment will be identified and there may be no need for additional time or resources. 3. The parties will work with the other two employee organizations to develop impact statements that will identify and assess the impact of proposed decisions on staff time, resources needed, and processes in schools and offices to implement the changes. Impact statements will be developed for all new initiatives, including those being considered in the budget process, new curriculum and assessments, new technology and systems, and new or revised regulations that may have an impact on the operation of schools and offices. MCEA and its members will have opportunities to provide input into the decision making process. 4. To the fullest extent possible and reasonable, opportunities for participation in decision making about school system initiatives will occur during all stages of development and implementation.