Common use of Joint Panel Clause in Contracts

Joint Panel. 1. A Joint Panel to oversee the Program shall be established and will be composed of three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel members. Initially, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election year. d. Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 2. The Joint Panel shall meet as needed. 3. The Joint Panel shall be responsible for the following: a. Adopt Rules and Procedures to effect the provisions of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations to the Board regarding Referred Teachers, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the program. 4. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. 1. A Joint Panel to oversee the Program shall be established and will be composed of three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel members. Initially, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years.All b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election year. d. Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 2. The Joint Panel shall meet as needed. 3. The Joint Panel shall be responsible for the following: a. Adopt Rules and Procedures to effect the provisions of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations to the Board regarding Referred Teachers, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the program. 4. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. 118.3.1.1. A Joint Panel to oversee the Program shall be established and will be composed consisting of five (5) members, three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) permanent classroom Unit Members teachers selected by the Association and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel membersadministrators appointed by the District will administer the Peer Review and Enrichment Program. Initially, There shall also be two (2) teacher alternates, who shall be permanent classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years teachers, and one (1) shall serve for two (2) yearsadministrator alternates both to be trained and assume Panel duties if needed in the event of a conflict of interest or if a Panel member is unable to perform his/her duties. All subsequent terms Alternates have the right to attend all Panel meetings. The chair of the Panel shall alternate annually between the District and the Association. A Panel member shall neither participate in discussion nor vote on any matter in which he/she has professional or personal conflict of interest. 18.3.1.2. A Panel member’s term shall be for three (3) years. b. . The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member alternate Panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) yearsyear terms. c. 18.3.1.3. The parties to this agreement share a mutual interest in appointing members to the Panel members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election yearwho reflect grade level diversity and who have demonstrated successful professional experience in the District. d. Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 218.3.1.4. The Joint Panel will make all decisions by consensus. In the absence of consensus then a majority vote is required except as provided in Section 18.3.1.7.2. Four (4) Panel members will constitute a quorum for the purposes of meeting and conducting business. Minutes shall meet as neededbe required for meetings of the Panel. Confidential information about individual Participating Teachers shall not be included in the minutes. 318.3.1.5. The Joint Panel’s primary responsibilities involve recommending the annual Peer Enrichment and Review Program and budget, and selecting and overseeing the Consulting Teachers. In addition, the Panel shall be is responsible for the followingfor: a. Adopt Rules and Procedures to effect the provisions of the PAR Program18.3.1.5.1. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations Submitting to the Board regarding Referred Teachersof Education and the Association an annual evaluation of the Program’s impact, including but not limited toimprovements to be made in the program, identifying Referred recommendations regarding Participating Teachers who with unsatisfactory evaluations (as defined in this Article), and if necessary, forwarding names of individuals who, after sustained assistance, are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistanceimprovement; 18.3.1.5.2. Only Assigning the Consulting Teachers based on a selection process determined by the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the program18. 4. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. 1. 18.3.1.1 A Joint Panel to oversee the Program shall be established and will be composed consisting of five (5) members, three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) permanent classroom Unit Members teachers selected by the Association and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel membersadministrators appointed by the District will administer the Peer Review and Enrichment Program. Initially, There shall also be two (2) teacher alternates, who shall be a permanent classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years teachers, and one (1) shall serve for two (2) yearsadministrator alternates both to be trained and assume Panel duties if needed in the event of a conflict of interest or if a Panel member is unable to perform his/her duties. All subsequent terms Alternates have the right to attend all Panel meetings. The chair of the Panel shall alternate annually between the District and the Association. A Panel member shall neither participate in discussion nor vote on any matter in which he/she has professional or personal conflict of interest. 18.3.1.2 A Panel member’s term shall be for three (3) years. b. . The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member alternate Panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) yearsyear terms. c. 18.3.1.3 The parties to this agreement share a mutual interest in appointing members to the Panel members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election yearwho reflect grade level diversity and who have demonstrated successful professional experience in the District. d. 18.3.1.4 The Joint Panel will make all decisions by consensus. In the absence of consensus then a majority vote is required except as provided in Section 18.3.1.7.2. Four (4) Panel members will participate constitute a quorum for the purposes of meeting and conducting business. Minutes shall be required for meetings of the Panel. Confidential information about individual Participating Teachers shall not be included in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of trainingthe minutes. 2. 18.3.1.5 The Joint Panel’s primary responsibilities involve recommending the annual Peer Enrichment and Review Program and budget, and selecting and overseeing the Consulting Teachers. In addition, the Panel shall meet as needed. 3. The Joint Panel shall be is responsible for the followingfor: a. Adopt Rules and Procedures to effect the provisions of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations 18.3.1.5.1 Submitting to the Board regarding Referred Teachersof Education and the Association an annual evaluation of the Program’s impact, including but not limited toimprovements to be made in the program, identifying Referred recommendations regarding Participating Teachers who with unsatisfactory evaluations (as defined in this Article), and if necessary, forwarding names of individuals who, after sustained assistance, are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only improvement; 18.3.1.5.2 Assigning the Consulting Teachers based on a selection process determined by the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement in ; 18.3.1.5.3 Reviewing Consulting Teachers’ reports on Participating Teachers; 18.3.1.5.4 Reviewing the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy effectiveness of the recommendations shall be given to Consulting Teachers; 18.3.1.5.5 Resolving issues and problems which may arise between the Referred Consulting Teacher and the Participating Unit Member at Teacher; 18.3.1.5.6 Providing training for Consulting Teachers, for Panel members, and where appropriate, for Participating Teachers; 18.3.1.5.7 Overseeing and annually evaluating the same time it is given to the BoardPeer Enrichment Program, including establishment of a cadre; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the program. 4. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. the governance body for all programs affiliated with PAR. 1. A The Joint Panel to oversee the Program shall consist of seven (7) members, four bargaining unit members and three administrators. Bargaining unit members shall be established appointed by the association to staggered two and will be composed of three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel membersyear terms initially. Initially, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms Subsequent appointments shall be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel membersthree- year terms. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve Qualifications for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel teacher members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election year. d. Panel members will participate the same as for Consulting Teachers as set forth in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of trainingSection 3(B). 2. The Joint Panel will establish its own meeting schedule, subject to budget limitations. Five (5) members, the majority of whom must be bargaining unit members, will constitute a quorum. Action by the Joint Panel will require an affirmative vote of at least five (5) members. Meetings will take place during the regular teacher workday, and substitutes shall meet as neededbe provided to release bargaining unit members from their regular duties. 3. The Joint Panel shall be responsible for the following: a. Adopt Rules Provide annual training for the Joint Panel members. b. Establish its own rules of procedure, including the method for the selection of a Chairperson by an affirmative vote. Adopted rules, procedures, and Procedures to effect the provisions of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures forms will be consistent with the provisions terms of this the Agreement and applicable law. To the extent, the rules, procedures, and forms are inconsistent with the terms of the Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the this Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs;. c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers recommend the panel of Consulting Teachers to the Governing Board for approval: if the Governing Board does not approve a recommendation, the Panel will recommend another selection, subject to approval by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need;Governing Board until all Consulting Teachers are selected. d. The selection process Select and recommend for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Governing Board approval the trainers and/or training providers for Consulting Teachers and make recommendations Joint Panel members. e. Provide training for Consulting Teachers prior to the Board regarding Referred Teachers, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the PanelConsulting Teacher’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement participation in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the program. 4. All proceedings f. Send written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Teacher, the Consulting Teacher and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statementthe site principal. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. 120.4.1.1 The Peer Assistance and Review Program will be administered by a Panel consisting of seven (7) members, four (4) certificated unit membersclassroom teachers selected by the Association and three (3) administrators appointed by the District. Qualifications for the CEAteacher representatives shall be the same as those for Consulting Unit MembersTeachers as set forth in Section 20.4. 2.1. A Joint Panel to oversee the Program panel member's term shall be established and three (3) years, except the first terms of the teacherunit members will be composed of three two (one [K-2], one [32) with two-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members year terms and two (2) administratorswith three- year terms. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel members. Initially, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election year. d. Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 2. 20.4.1.2 The Joint Panel shall meet as needed. 3. The Joint Panel shall be responsible for will make all decisions through consensus in the following: a. Adopt Rules areas of appointments, reports and Procedures to effect the provisions of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations to the Board regarding Referred Teachersof Trustees, and Program plan and budget. Failing consensus, decisions will be made by majority vote. Five (5) of the seven (7) Panel members will constitute a quorum for purposes of meeting and conducting business. 20.4.1.3 The Joint Panel's primary responsibilities involve establishing the annual Program and budget, and selecting and overseeing the Consulting Unit MembersTeachers. In addition, the Panel is responsible for: ● submitting to the Board of Trustees and the Association an annual evaluation of the Program's impact, including but not limited torecommendations regarding Participating Unit MembersTeachers with unsatisfactory evaluations, identifying Referred Teachers who and, if necessary, forwarding names of individuals who, after sustained assistance, are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only improvement; ● assigning the Panel’s written recommendation Consulting Unit MembersTeachers; ● reviewing Consulting Unit Members’Teachers’ reports on Participating Unit MembersTeachers with permanent status referred to the Program because of unsatisfactory evaluations; ● evaluating the effectiveness of the Consulting Unit MembersTeachers in the role of Consulting Teacher; ● the Joint Panel will develop the selection and removal criteria for Consulting Unit MembersTeachers; ● coordinating with the District to provide training for Consulting Unit MembersTeachers, for Panel members, and where appropriate, for Participating Unit MembersTeachers; ● forwarding to the Human Resources Department at the end of the year all the records regarding the Program that shall be made available for placement filed separately from the individual personnel records, except as set forth in Section 20.3.1.8 in this document; and ● establishing internal operating procedures and regulations necessary to carry out the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy requirements of the recommendations shall be given to Education Code and this document, including a procedure for selecting the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the programJoint Panel's chair. 420.4.1.4 The Panel shall use the following procedure for establishing the annual Program plan and budget: (a) By September 30, 2000 tThe Panel will complete and submitestablish a Program and budget for the 2006-2007 school year. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall For each succeeding year this process will be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time completed by May 1st which will include: ● The estimated state revenues for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.● The estimated expenditures;

Joint Panel. 1. A Joint Panel to oversee the 1.1 The Peer Assistance and Review Program shall be established and will be composed administered by a Joint Panel. The Panel shall consist of three five (one [K-2]5) members, one [3-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members and SCCOE Cabinet will select two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel members. Initially, and SCCEA shall select two (2) classroom Unit Member permanent teachers: one each from Alternative Education and Special Education, and one certificated staff member from DIS (Itinerant). SCCEA has determined the following qualifications for the panel participants: 1.1.1 must be SCCEA members. 1.1.2 must have achieved permanent status. 1.1.3 may volunteer or be nominated by SCCEA. 1.1.4 Each department/group will elect their own Panel member with a simple majority. 1.2 Panel members agree to serve a one-year term. SCCEA members of the Panel shall serve for three receive $1,000 and the necessary training to perform their duties. The full Panel shall meet at times and places as they shall determine, no less than four times annually. Meetings will be scheduled so as not to interfere with contact time with students. Teachers who are members of the Joint Committee shall be released from their regular duties to attend meetings, without a loss of pay or benefits. 1.3 The responsibilities of the Joint Panel shall include the following: 1.3.1 Select Consulting Teachers (3majority vote) years one (1) from Alternative Education and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of an election year. d. Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 2from Special Education. The Joint Panel panel’s procedures for selecting consulting teachers, at a minimum, shall meet as needed. 3. The Joint Panel shall be responsible for require the following: a. Adopt Rules and Procedures to effect 1.3.1.1 Consulting teachers shall be selected by the provisions majority vote of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail;panel. b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. 1.3.1.2 The selection process for Support Providers shall include a provisions for classroom observation of candidates;the candidates for consulting teacher by the panel. e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review 1.3.2 Assign Consulting Teachers, determine duties and if necessary, provide training 1.3.3 Prepare written guidelines/timelines for Consulting Teachers and their activities. 1.3.4 Review reports prepared by the Consulting Teachers Teachers. 1.3.5 Compile and make recommendations update as appropriate, a listing of the types of assistance activities that may be utilized by Consulting Teachers. 1.3.6 No later than May 7, the Joint Panel will be informed of an unsatisfactory evaluation and within thirty days will assign a Consulting Teacher. 1.3.7 Send written notification to the Board regarding Referred Teachershome of the voluntary or referred participating teachers, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement consulting teacher and administrator of participation in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the program. 4. All proceedings 1.3.8 Resolve issues and materials related to evaluations, reports problems that may arise between a Consulting Teacher and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statementParticipating Teacher. 51.3.9 Establish priorities in referrals and services for participating teachers. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall (i.e. who is served first, second, etc. and types of services that will be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties provided). 1.3.10 Ensure that the PAR Program is financially self-supporting by establishing an annual plan and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual ratebudget.

Joint Panel. 1. A Joint Panel to oversee the The Peer Assistance and Review Program shall be established and will be composed administered by a Panel consisting of five (5) members, three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) certificated classroom Unit Members teachers selected by the certificated classroom teachers in a selection process administered by CUEA and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible . Qualifications for holding the teacher representatives shall be the same as those for Mentor Teachers as set forth in 6.1.1, 6.1.2, & 6.1.3, and they shall be elected by secret ballot in an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel membersconducted by the CUEA and approval of Superintendent. InitiallyA Panel Member’s term shall be three years, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel except the first terms of the teacher members shall serve for three (3) years will be one one-year term, one two-year term, and one (1) shall serve for two (2) yearsthree-year term. All subsequent These terms shall will be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel membersdecided by lot. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel members shall may be chosen no later than October 1 reelected at the conclusion of an election year. d. Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 2their terms. The Joint Panel shall meet as needed. 3will make decisions through consensus in the areas of appointments, reports and recommendations to the Superintendent, and Program plan and budget. Failing consensus, these decisions will be made by majority vote, with at least one of the votes being an administrative vote. Three of the five Panel members will constitute a quorum for purposes of meeting and conducting business. Two teachers and one administrator will be the minimum required to reach a quorum. When the Joint Panel is not meeting on District release time, each teacher representative will be paid at the District summer school hourly rate. The Joint Panel’s primary responsibilities involve establishing the annual Program and budget, and selecting and overseeing the Consulting Teachers. In addition the Panel shall be is responsible for the followingfor: a. Adopt Rules 5.1.1 submitting to the Superintendent and Procedures to effect the provisions CUEA an annual evaluation of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent Programs impact, including recommendations regarding Participating Teachers with the provisions of this Agreementunsatisfactory evaluations, and to the extent there is an inconsistencyif necessary, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following yearforwarding names of individuals who, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations to the Board regarding Referred Teachersafter sustained assistance, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistanceimprovement. Only This report shall be submitted by February 15th; 5.1.2 assigning the PanelConsulting/Mentor Teacher; 5.1.3 teachers requests for a Consulting/Mentor Teacher will be considered; 5.1.4 reviewing Consulting/Mentor Teacher’s written recommendation reports on Participating Teachers with permanent status referred to the Program because of unsatisfactory evaluations; 5.1.5 evaluating the effectiveness of the Consulting/Mentor Teachers in the role of Consulting/Mentor Teacher; 5.1.6 coordinating with the District to provide training for Consulting /Mentor Teachers, for Panel Members, and where appropriate, for Participating Teachers; 5.1.7 forwarding to the Personnel Office at the end of the year all the records regarding the Program that shall be filed separately from the individual personnel records, except the final evaluation of a teacher's participation in the program shall be made available for placement in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy file of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the programreferred teacher receiving assistance. 4. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. 1. A Joint a. The Peer Assistance and Review Program will be administered by a Panel consisting of seven (7) members (referred to oversee as Panel), four (4) certificated classroom teachers selected by the Program Association and three (3) administrators selected by the Superintendent. b. The terms of office for teachers on the Panel shall be established and three (3) years, except the first terms will be composed of three two (one [K-2], one [32) two-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members year terms and two (2) administratorsthree-year terms. Panel members will be selected by March 15. a. c. The Association is responsible terms of office for holding an election for classroom Unit Members to serve as joint panel members. Initially, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms administrators on the Panel shall be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint , except the administrator panel members. At least first terms will be one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years two-year term and one (1) shall serve for two (2) yearsthree-year terms. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel members shall will be chosen no later than October 1 of an election yearselected by March 15. d. To qualify for membership on the Panel, teachers must meet the following minimum requirements: 1) A valid clear California teaching credential 2) Achieved permanent status in the District 3) Have on file a current satisfactory evaluation containing no areas indicating improvement needed 4) A minimum of five (5) years of recent and successful classroom teaching experience e. The Panel will be chaired in the first year by a Teacher Representative, and in the following year by a member selected by the District. The chair will thereafter rotate on an annual basis between Association and District members. f. Although the Panel will determine its own meeting schedule, it shall schedule a meeting at least once each trimester. Five of the seven Panel members will participate in training to understand PAR constitute a quorum for purposes of meeting and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not to exceed one day of training. 2conducting business. The Joint Panel shall meet as neededwill make all decisions through consensus. Failing to reach consensus, decisions will be made by a grand majority vote (five out of seven). 3g. At the discretion of the Panel, meetings may take place either during the regular workday or after work hours. Teachers who are members of the Panel shall be released from their regular duties to attend meetings and/or training, without loss of pay or benefits. If the meetings go beyond or take place after the regular workday, teachers shall be compensated at the Task Force rate of pay. A budget of four thousand dollars ($4,000) shall be available for Panel members to utilize for operating expenses (release time, training sessions, materials, etc.). h. The Joint Panel may establish internal operating procedures as well as any guidelines necessary to implement the provisions of this Article. Said guidelines or procedures shall be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement and the law. i. The Panel shall be responsible for the following: a. Adopt Rules 1) Selecting and Procedures assigning Consulting Teachers. a) Establishing the selection process including application processing, observing, and interviewing b) Determining and posting the number/descriptions of Consulting Teachers positions that will be needed c) Interviewing, observing, selecting, and assigning Consulting Teachers 2) Notifying the Consulting Teacher, Participating Teacher, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services of the assignment of the Consulting Teacher to effect the provisions Participating Teacher. The Consulting Teacher and/or Participating Teacher shall have the opportunity to petition the Panel for an assignment change. 3) Monitoring the Consulting Teachers, and reviewing their reports on the progress of the Participating Teachers. 4) Communicating with the Participating Teacher to determine the Program’s effectiveness. 5) Encouraging a cooperative relationship between the Consulting Teacher and the Principal. 6) Coordinating with the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services to provide program training as necessary to Consulting Teachers, Participating Teachers, and Panel members. 7) Reviewing the final reports made by the Consulting Teachers and submitting to the Governing Board an annual assessment of the Program’s impact, including forwarding the names of individuals who did not make satisfactory progress. The report will include: a) A brief description/narrative of the PAR Program. Said Rules Program and Procedures will be consistent with its impact b) The number of teachers participating in the provisions of this Agreement, program and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 whether or not it was successful for the following yearparticipants c) A confidential list of names of individuals who, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations to the Board regarding Referred Teachersafter sustained assistance, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are were unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement improvement 8) Determining whether a Participating Teacher will benefit from continued participation in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the programProgram. 4. All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, Joint Panel members and Support Providers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statement. 5. Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rate.

Joint Panel. 1. A Joint 19.3.1 The Peer Assistance and Review Panel to oversee the Program shall consist of seven members, four of whom shall be established bargaining unit members selected by the Association, and will three shall be composed of administrators selected by the District. 19.3.2 The panel shall establish their own meeting schedule. There must be three (one [K-2], one [3-5], one [6-8]) classroom Unit Members Association members and two (2) administrators. a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom Unit Members District administrators present to serve as joint panel membersform a quorum. InitiallySuch meetings shall take place during the regular workday whenever possible. In the event that meetings are scheduled outside the regular workday/year, two (2) classroom Unit Member panel members shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. b. The Superintendent shall appoint the administrator panel members. At least one (1) administrator panel member shall be a site administrator. Initially, one (1) administrator panel member shall serve for three (3) years and one (1) shall serve for two (2) years. All subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years. c. Panel unit members shall be chosen no later than October 1 of compensated at an election yearhourly rate according to the negotiated contract. 19.3.3 The Joint Panel shall: a. administer the Peer Assistance and Review Program, b. establish its rules and procedures, c. develop program budget subject to Governing Board approval, d. Panel members will participate determine the number of Consulting Teachers in any one year, guided by and subject to such factors as the number and types of Mandatory and Voluntary Teachers and available funds, e. select Consulting Teachers, f. provide training to understand panel members, g. provide training to Consulting Teachers, h. provide a list of available Consulting Teachers, i. receive referrals, notify in writing Participating Teacher, supervising administrator, and Consulting Teacher, j. receive and accept/reject requests from Voluntary Participants and assign Consulting Teachers based on availability of Consulting Teachers, k. receive copies of improvement plans, l. receive and review Consulting Teacher reports and make available to the supervising administrator, m. create a report which includes recommendations to the Governing Board on Mandatory Participants regarding continuance in PAR, n. evaluate Consulting Teachers annually regarding performance in PAR, o. make recommendations regarding the continuation of Consulting Teachers for the next year of the term, p. review PAR program annually and BTSA program as well as formative assessment, not report to exceed one day of trainingthe Governing Board and to the Association. 219.3.4 Decisions of the panel shall be made by consensus whenever possible. In the event that consensus cannot be reached, action may be taken on an affirmative vote of at least five (5) members. 19.3.5 The Joint Panel shall meet as needednot act on a Consulting Teacher’s report before ten (10) workdays following receipt of the report to allow a participating teacher to submit a written response. By written agreement of the Joint Panel and the participating teacher, timelines may be extended. 3. The 19.3.6 Any member of the Joint Panel shall be responsible for the following: a. Adopt Rules refrain from participation in discussion and Procedures to effect the provisions voting on any matter in which he or she has a professional or personal conflict of the PAR Program. Said Rules and Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail; b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR and BTSA Programs; c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by June 1 for the following year, depending upon need; d. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates; e. The Joint Panel shall review peer review reports prepared by Consulting Teachers and make recommendations to the Board regarding Referred Teachers, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement in the Referred Unit Member’s personnel file. A copy of the recommendations shall be given to the Referred Participating Unit Member at the same time it is given to the Board; and f. Evaluate annually the impact of the PAR program in order to improve the programinterest. 4. 19.3.7 All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all other personnel matters shall be strictly confidential. Therefore, The Joint Panel members members, Consulting Teachers and Support Providers supervising administrators may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article. Each member shall annually sign a confidentiality statementarticle or otherwise as required by lawful process. 5. 19.3.8 All rules and procedures established by the Joint Panel Unit Member members shall be provided reasonable release time for training regarding furnished upon request. 19.3.9 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual panel members from any claims or lawsuits arising out of the performance of their duties and observations of Support Provider applicants. If in- service training or meetings take place outside of work hours, these Unit Members shall be compensated at the contractual rateunder this program.