Joint Panel. A. The Joint Panel shall consist of five members, the majority of whom shall be certificated classroom teachers (3 members) who are chosen to serve by the OSTA. The superintendent shall select the District appointed members (2 members) to the Joint Panel. The Association and District shall each have one alternate member to substitute for their own regular panel members when they are unable to attend. B. Association members to the Joint Panel shall serve two-year terms. During the 2001-2002 School Year, OSTA members shall be initially selected as Joint Panel members with 1 one- year term, 1 two-year term, and 1 three-year term. All subsequent terms shall be for two years. OSTA members may serve two consecutive terms. C. The Joint Panel shall establish its own meeting schedule. Such meetings shall, generally, take place during the regular teacher workday. Teachers who are members of the Joint Panel shall be released from their regular duties to attend meetings, without loss of pay or benefits. D. All actions of the Joint Panel shall be taken with all five members or their substitutes present (as specified by Section 2, number 1). Decisions shall be made by simple majority vote. E. The Joint Panel shall establish its own rules and procedures, including the method for the selection of a Chairperson. 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. F. The responsibilities of the Joint Panel are as follows: 1) The funds designated for the PAR program are intended to fully support that program. An annual budget shall be prepared by the Joint Panel before January 17. 2002 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, July 1 of each school year. No expense required by the operation of this program shall be budgeted or charged to the general fund. The program is dependent upon continued funding from the State, pursuant to Education Code, section 44506 and, unless otherwise mutually agreed, will be discontinued when and if the funding is discontinued. 2) The Joint Panel shall determine by December 21, 2001 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, June 30 the number of Consulting Teacher positions and funds that will be necessary to support Referred and Voluntary Participating Teachers. In addition, funding requirements of the Panel for the following year shall be determined. Also the Joint Panel may at their discretion fund Mentor Teacher positions at any time. Definitions and stipends will be determined by the Joint Panel when necessary. Remaining funds shall be assigned by the Joint Panel for support of all certificated classroom teachers as stated in paragraph five of Purpose of Program. 3) The Joint Panel shall determine annual training and training providers for Joint Panel members and for Consulting Teachers 3 prior to participation in the program. 4) The Joint Panel shall seek and receive applications for Consulting was Teacher positions. Applicants shall complete a letter of interests and application, and provide at least three references by individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s abilities for position. These letters should include references from the site principal or immediate supervisor, another classroom teacher, and an OSTA representative or other person. All applications and reference shall be treated with confidentiality. 5) Each Consulting Teacher will be selected by majority vote of the Joint Panel and recommended to the Board of Trustees not later than January 17, 2002 (for the 2001/2002 School Year only), thereafter, April 15th of each school year for service beginning in the following school year. This does not preclude the recommendation of additional consulting teachers as needed. In determining its recommendations for Consulting Teacher selection the Panel shall consider: a) Any statutory criteria for qualifications; b) Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other teachers; c) Possession of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet needs of pupils in different contexts; d) Subject matter knowledge; e) Applicant’s length of service and academic preparation; f) Classroom observations of each applicant by a member(s) of the Panel. 6) Material contained in each applicant’s personnel file, including letters of recommendation and evaluations shall not be available to the Panel unless authorized in writing by the applicant. 7) The Joint Panel shall assign Consulting Teachers and review the performance of Consulting Teachers. Referred Participating Teachers may request an alternative Consulting Teacher at any time. Any request to change a Consulting Teacher will be submitted to the Panel in writing, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any substitution of a Consulting Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel. 8) The Joint Panel shall send written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the RPT’s evaluator. 9) The Joint Panel shall consider requests for participation in the PAR program from voluntary teacher participants. Such requests will be submitted to the Panel in writing by December 21, 2001 for the 2001/2002 school year thereafter, March 1, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any Voluntary Participating Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel. 10) The Joint Panel shall review the RPT final report as prepared by the Consulting Teacher. See Article XXV, Appendix A. 11) The Joint Panel shall present an annual written report to the Superintendent and OSTA that indicates the number of teachers involved in the program and evaluates the impact of the PAR program and recommends any improvement of the program pursuant to Education Code Section 44502. ▇. ▇▇▇▇ members serving on the Joint Panel shall be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to applicable District policy. All members of the Joint Panel shall receive a $500 training stipend upon completion of the district- approved training program. Any additional training stipend(s) shall be approved by the Joint Panel within the constraints of the PAR budget. H. In addition to their regular annual salary and all other benefits provided by this contract, the OSTA Joint Panel members shall be paid a stipend according to the following schedule: • Initial training stipend $500 • Standby stipend $500 • Panel stipend $2000
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Joint Panel. A. The 1. A Joint Panel shall consist of five members, to oversee the majority of whom Program shall be certificated established and will be composed of
a. The Association is responsible for holding an election for classroom teachers (3 members) who are chosen Unit Members to serve by the OSTAas joint panel members. The superintendent shall select the District appointed members Initially, two (2 members2) to the Joint Panel. The Association and District shall each have one alternate member to substitute for their own regular classroom Unit Member panel members when they are unable to attend.
B. Association members to the Joint Panel shall serve two-year terms. During the 2001-2002 School Year, OSTA members for three (3) years and one (1) shall be initially selected as Joint Panel members with 1 one- year term, 1 two-year term, and 1 three-year termserve 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. OSTA members may serve two consecutive termsAll subsequent terms shall be for three (3) years.
C. 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 establish its own meeting schedulemeet as needed.
3. Such meetings shall, generally, take place during the regular teacher workday. Teachers who are members of the The Joint Panel shall be released from their regular duties responsible for the following:
a. Adopt Rules and Procedures to attend meetings, without loss of pay or benefits.
D. All actions effect the provisions of the Joint Panel shall be taken with all five members or their substitutes present (as specified by Section 2, number 1). Decisions shall be made by simple majority vote.
E. The Joint Panel shall establish its own rules and procedures, including the method for the selection of a ChairpersonPAR Program. Said rules Rules and procedures Procedures will be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement, and to the extent there is an inconsistency, the Agreement will prevail.;
F. The responsibilities of the Joint Panel are as follows:
1) The funds designated for b. Receive necessary training to implement the PAR program are intended to fully support that program. An annual budget shall be prepared and BTSA Programs;
c. Select PAR and BTSA Support Providers by the Joint Panel before January 17. 2002 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, July June 1 of each school year. No expense required by the operation of this program shall be budgeted or charged to the general fund. The program is dependent upon continued funding from the State, pursuant to Education Code, section 44506 and, unless otherwise mutually agreed, will be discontinued when and if the funding is discontinued.
2) The Joint Panel shall determine by December 21, 2001 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, June 30 the number of Consulting Teacher positions and funds that will be necessary to support Referred and Voluntary Participating Teachers. In addition, funding requirements of the Panel for the following year shall be determined. Also the Joint Panel may at their discretion fund Mentor Teacher positions at any time. Definitions and stipends will be determined by the Joint Panel when necessary. Remaining funds shall be assigned by the Joint Panel for support of all certificated classroom teachers as stated in paragraph five of Purpose of Program.
3) The Joint Panel shall determine annual training and training providers for Joint Panel members and for Consulting Teachers 3 prior to participation in the program.
4) The Joint Panel shall seek and receive applications for Consulting was Teacher positions. Applicants shall complete a letter of interests and applicationyear, and provide at least three references by individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s abilities for position. These letters should include references from the site principal or immediate supervisor, another classroom teacher, and an OSTA representative or other person. All applications and reference shall be treated with confidentiality.
5) Each Consulting Teacher will be selected by majority vote of the Joint Panel and recommended to the Board of Trustees not later than January 17, 2002 (for the 2001/2002 School Year only), thereafter, April 15th of each school year for service beginning in the following school year. This does not preclude the recommendation of additional consulting teachers as needed. In determining its recommendations for Consulting Teacher selection the Panel shall consider:
a) Any statutory criteria for qualificationsdepending upon need;
b) Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other teachersd. The selection process for Support Providers shall include a classroom observation of candidates;
c) Possession of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet needs of pupils in different contexts;
d) Subject matter knowledge;
e) Applicant’s length of service and academic preparation;
f) Classroom observations of each applicant by a member(s) of the Panel.
6) Material contained in each applicant’s personnel file, including letters of recommendation and evaluations shall not be available to the Panel unless authorized in writing by the applicant.
7) The Joint Panel shall assign Consulting Teachers and review the performance of Consulting Teachers. Referred Participating Teachers may request an alternative Consulting Teacher at any time. Any request to change a Consulting Teacher will be submitted to the Panel in writing, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any substitution of a Consulting Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
8) The Joint Panel shall send written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the RPT’s evaluator.
9) The Joint Panel shall consider requests for participation in the PAR program from voluntary teacher participants. Such requests will be submitted to the Panel in writing by December 21, 2001 for the 2001/2002 school year thereafter, March 1, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any Voluntary Participating Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
10) e. The Joint Panel shall review the RPT final report as peer review reports prepared by the Consulting Teacher. See Article XXV, Appendix A.
11) The Joint Panel shall present an annual written report Teachers and make recommendations to the Superintendent and OSTA that indicates Board regarding Referred Teachers, including but not limited to, identifying Referred Teachers who are unable to demonstrate satisfactory improvement after sustained assistance. Only the number of teachers involved Panel’s written recommendation shall be made available for placement in the program and evaluates 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 and recommends any improvement of in order to improve the program pursuant to Education Code Section 44502program.
▇4. ▇▇▇▇ members serving on the Joint Panel All proceedings and materials related to evaluations, reports and all personnel matters shall be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to applicable District policystrictly confidential. All members of the Joint Panel shall receive a $500 training stipend upon completion of the district- approved training program. Any additional training stipend(s) shall be approved by the Joint Panel within the constraints of the PAR budget.
H. In addition to their regular annual salary and all other benefits provided by this contractTherefore, the OSTA 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 paid a stipend according to 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 following schedule: • Initial training stipend $500 • Standby stipend $500 • Panel stipend $2000contractual rate.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Joint Panel. A. The Joint Panel shall consist of five members, the majority of whom shall be certificated classroom teachers (3 members) who are chosen to serve by the OSTA. The superintendent shall select the District appointed members (2 members) to the Joint Panel. The Association and District shall each have one alternate member to substitute for their own regular panel members when they are unable to attend.
B. Association members to the Joint Panel shall serve two-year terms. During the 2001-2002 School Year, OSTA members shall be initially selected as Joint Panel members with 1 one- one-year term, 1 two-year term, and 1 three-year term. All subsequent terms shall be for two years. OSTA members may serve two consecutive terms.
C. The Joint Panel shall establish its own meeting schedule. Such meetings shall, generally, take place during the regular teacher workday. Teachers who are members of the Joint Panel shall be released from their regular duties to attend meetings, without loss of pay or benefits.
D. All actions of the Joint Panel shall be taken with all five members or their substitutes present (as specified by Section 2, number 1). Decisions shall be made by simple majority vote.
E. The Joint Panel shall establish its own rules and procedures, including the method for the selection of a Chairperson. 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.
F. The responsibilities of the Joint Panel are as follows:
1) The funds designated for the PAR program are intended to fully support that program. An annual budget shall be prepared by the Joint Panel before January 17. 2002 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, July 1 of each school year. No expense required by the operation of this program shall be budgeted or charged to the general fund. The program is dependent upon continued funding from the State, pursuant to Education Code, section 44506 and, unless otherwise mutually agreed, will be discontinued when and if the funding is discontinued.
2) The Joint Panel shall determine by December 21, 2001 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, June 30 the number of Consulting Teacher positions and funds that will be necessary to support Referred and Voluntary Participating Teachers. In addition, funding requirements of the Panel for the following year shall be determined. Also the Joint Panel may at their discretion fund Mentor Teacher positions at any time. Definitions and stipends will be determined by the Joint Panel when necessary. Remaining funds shall be assigned by the Joint Panel for support of all certificated classroom teachers as stated in paragraph five of Purpose of Program.
3) The Joint Panel shall determine annual training and training providers for Joint Panel members and for Consulting Teachers 3 prior to participation in the program.
4) The Joint Panel shall seek and receive applications for Consulting was Teacher positions. Applicants shall complete a letter of interests and application, and provide at least three references by individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s 's abilities for position. These letters should include references from the site principal or immediate supervisor, another classroom teacher, and an OSTA representative or other person. All applications and reference shall be treated with confidentiality.
5) Each Consulting Teacher will be selected by majority vote of the Joint Panel and recommended to the Board of Trustees not later than January 17, 2002 (for the 2001/2002 School Year only), thereafter, April 15th of each school year for service beginning in the following school year. This does not preclude the recommendation of additional consulting teachers as needed. In determining its recommendations for Consulting Teacher selection the Panel shall consider:
a) Any statutory criteria for qualifications;
b) Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other teachers;
c) Possession of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet needs of pupils in different contexts;
d) Subject matter knowledge;
e) Applicant’s 's length of service and academic preparation;
f) Classroom observations of each applicant by a member(s) of the Panel.
6) Material contained in each applicant’s 's personnel file, including letters of recommendation and evaluations shall not be available to the Panel unless authorized in writing by the applicant.
7) The Joint Panel shall assign Consulting Teachers and review the performance of Consulting Teachers. Referred Participating Teachers may request an alternative Consulting Teacher at any time. Any request to change a Consulting Teacher will be submitted to the Panel in writing, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any substitution of a Consulting Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
8) The Joint Panel shall send written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the RPT’s 's evaluator.
9) The Joint Panel shall consider requests for participation in the PAR program from voluntary teacher participants. Such requests will be submitted to the Panel in writing by December 21, 2001 for the 2001/2002 school year thereafter, March 1, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any Voluntary Participating Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
10) The Joint Panel shall review the RPT final report as prepared by the Consulting Teacher. See Article XXV, Appendix A.
11) The Joint Panel shall present an annual written report to the Superintendent and OSTA that indicates the number of teachers involved in the program and evaluates the impact of the PAR program and recommends any improvement of the program pursuant to Education Code Section 44502.
▇. ▇▇▇▇ members serving on the Joint Panel shall be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to applicable District policy. All members of the Joint Panel shall receive a $500 training stipend upon completion of the district- approved training program. Any additional training stipend(s) shall be approved by the Joint Panel within the constraints of the PAR budget.
H. In addition to their his/her regular annual salary and all other benefits provided by this contract, the OSTA Joint Panel members shall be paid a stipend according to the following schedule: • Initial training stipend $500 • Standby stipend $500 • Panel stipend stipend. $2000
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Joint Panel. A. The Joint Panel shall consist of five members, the majority of whom shall be certificated classroom teachers (3 members) who are chosen to serve by the OSTA. The superintendent shall select the District appointed members (2 members) to the Joint Panel. The Association and District shall each have one alternate member to substitute for their own regular panel members when they are unable to attend.
B. Association members to the Joint Panel shall serve two-year terms. During the 2001-2002 School Year, OSTA members shall be initially selected as Joint Panel members with 1 one- one-year term, 1 two-year term, and 1 three-year term. All subsequent terms shall be for two years. OSTA members may serve two consecutive terms.
C. The Joint Panel shall establish its own meeting schedule. Such meetings shall, generally, take place during the regular teacher workday. Teachers who are members of the Joint Panel shall be released from their regular duties to attend meetings, without loss of pay or benefits.
D. All actions of the Joint Panel shall be taken with all five members or their substitutes present (as specified by Section 2, number 1). Decisions shall be made by simple majority vote.
E. The Joint Panel shall establish its own rules and procedures, including the method for the selection of a Chairperson. 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.
F. The responsibilities of the Joint Panel are as follows:
1) The funds designated for the PAR program are intended to fully support that program. An annual budget shall be prepared by the Joint Panel before January 17. 2002 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, July 1 of each school year. No expense required by the operation of this program shall be budgeted or charged to the general fund. The program is dependent upon continued funding from the State, pursuant to Education Code, section 44506 and, unless otherwise mutually agreed, will be discontinued when and if the funding is discontinued.
2) The Joint Panel shall determine by December 21, 2001 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, June 30 the number of Consulting Teacher positions and funds that will be necessary to support Referred and Voluntary Participating Teachers. In addition, funding requirements of the Panel for the following year shall be determined. Also the Joint Panel may at their discretion fund Mentor Teacher positions at any time. Definitions and stipends will be determined by the Joint Panel when necessary. Remaining funds shall be assigned by the Joint Panel for support of all certificated classroom teachers as stated in paragraph five of Purpose of Program.
3) The Joint Panel shall determine annual training and training providers for Joint Panel members and for Consulting Teachers 3 prior to participation in the program.
4) The Joint Panel shall seek and receive applications for Consulting was Teacher positions. Applicants shall complete a letter of interests and application, and provide at least three references by individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s 's abilities for position. These letters should include references from the site principal or immediate supervisor, another classroom teacher, and an OSTA representative or other person. All applications and reference shall be treated with confidentiality.
5) Each Consulting Teacher will be selected by majority vote of the Joint Panel and recommended to the Board of Trustees not later than January 17, 2002 (for the 2001/2002 School Year only), thereafter, April 15th of each school year for service beginning in the following school year. This does not preclude the recommendation of additional consulting teachers as needed. In determining its recommendations for Consulting Teacher selection the Panel shall consider:
a) Any statutory criteria for qualifications;
b) Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other teachers;
c) Possession of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet needs of pupils in different contexts;
d) Subject matter knowledge;
e) Applicant’s 's length of service and academic preparation;
f) Classroom observations of each applicant by a member(s) of the Panel.
6) Material contained in each applicant’s 's personnel file, including letters of recommendation and evaluations shall not be available to the Panel unless authorized in writing by the applicant.
7) The Joint Panel shall assign Consulting Teachers and review the performance of Consulting Teachers. Referred Participating Teachers may request an alternative Consulting Teacher at any time. Any request to change a Consulting Teacher will be submitted to the Panel in writing, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any substitution of a Consulting Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
8) The Joint Panel shall send written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the RPT’s 's evaluator.
9) The Joint Panel shall consider requests for participation in the PAR program from voluntary teacher participants. Such requests will be submitted to the Panel in writing by December 21, 2001 for the 2001/2002 school year thereafter, March 1, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any Voluntary Participating Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
10) The Joint Panel shall review the RPT final report as prepared by the Consulting Teacher. See Article XXV, Appendix A.
11) The Joint Panel shall present an annual written report to the Superintendent and OSTA that indicates the number of teachers involved in the program and evaluates the impact of the PAR program and recommends any improvement of the program pursuant to Education Code Section 44502.
▇. ▇▇▇▇ members serving on the Joint Panel shall be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to applicable District policy. All members of the Joint Panel shall receive a $500 training stipend upon completion of the district- approved training program. Any additional training stipend(s) shall be approved by the Joint Panel within the constraints of the PAR budget.
H. In addition to their his/her regular annual salary and all other benefits provided by this contract, the OSTA Joint Panel members shall be paid a stipend according to the following schedule: • Initial training stipend $500 • Standby stipend $500 • Panel stipend stipend. $2000
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Joint Panel. A. The Joint Panel shall consist of five members, the majority of whom shall be certificated classroom teachers (3 members) who are chosen to serve by the OSTA. The superintendent shall select the District appointed members (2 members) to the Joint Panel. The Association and District shall each have one alternate member to substitute for their own regular panel members when they are unable to attend.
B. Association members to the Joint Panel shall serve two-year terms. During the 2001-2001- 2002 School Year, OSTA members shall be initially selected as Joint Panel members with 1 one- year term, 1 two-year term, and 1 three-year term. All subsequent terms shall be for two years. OSTA members may serve two consecutive terms.
C. The Joint Panel shall establish its own meeting schedule. Such meetings shall, generally, take place during the regular teacher workday. Teachers who are members of the Joint Panel shall be released from their regular duties to attend meetings, without loss of pay or benefits.
D. All actions of the Joint Panel shall be taken with all five members or their substitutes present (as specified by Section 2, number 1). Decisions shall be made by simple majority vote.
E. The Joint Panel shall establish its own rules and procedures, including the method for the selection of a Chairperson. 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.
F. The responsibilities of the Joint Panel are as follows:
1) The funds designated for the PAR program are intended to fully support that program. An annual budget shall be prepared by the Joint Panel before January 17. 2002 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, July 1 of each school year. No expense required by the operation of this program shall be budgeted or charged to the general fund. The program is dependent upon continued funding from the State, pursuant to Education Code, section 44506 and, unless otherwise mutually agreed, will be discontinued when and if the funding is discontinued.
2) The Joint Panel shall determine by December 21, 2001 (for the 2001/2002 school year only), thereafter, June 30 the number of Consulting Teacher positions and funds that will be necessary to support Referred and Voluntary Participating Teachers. In addition, funding requirements of the Panel for the following year shall be determined. Also the Joint Panel may at their discretion fund Mentor Teacher positions at any time. Definitions and stipends will be determined by the Joint Panel when necessary. Remaining funds shall be assigned by the Joint Panel for support of all certificated classroom teachers as stated in paragraph five of Purpose of Program.
3) The Joint Panel shall determine annual training and training providers for Joint Panel members and for Consulting Teachers 3 prior to participation in the program.
4) The Joint Panel shall seek and receive applications for Consulting was Teacher positions. Applicants shall complete a letter of interests and application, and provide at least three references by individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s abilities for position. These letters should include references from the site principal or immediate supervisor, another classroom teacher, and an OSTA representative or other person. All applications and reference shall be treated with confidentiality.
5) Each Consulting Teacher will be selected by majority vote of the Joint Panel and recommended to the Board of Trustees not later than January 17, 2002 (for the 2001/2002 School Year only), thereafter, April 15th of each school year for service beginning in the following school year. This does not preclude the recommendation of additional consulting teachers as needed. In determining its recommendations for Consulting Teacher selection the Panel shall consider:
a) Any statutory criteria for qualifications;
b) Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with other teachers;
c) Possession of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet needs of pupils in different contexts;
d) Subject matter knowledge;
e) Applicant’s length of service and academic preparation;
f) Classroom observations of each applicant by a member(s) of the Panel.
6) Material contained in each applicant’s personnel file, including letters of recommendation and evaluations shall not be available to the Panel unless authorized in writing by the applicant.
7) The Joint Panel shall assign Consulting Teachers and review the performance of Consulting Teachers. Referred Participating Teachers may request an alternative Consulting Teacher at any time. Any request to change a Consulting Teacher will be submitted to the Panel in writing, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any substitution of a Consulting Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
8) The Joint Panel shall send written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the RPT’s evaluator.
9) The Joint Panel shall consider requests for participation in the PAR program from voluntary teacher participants. Such requests will be submitted to the Panel in writing by December 21, 2001 for the 2001/2002 school year thereafter, March 1, stating clearly the reasons for the request. Any Voluntary Participating Teacher must be approved by the Joint Panel.
10) The Joint Panel shall review the RPT final report as prepared by the Consulting Teacher. See Article XXV, Appendix A.
11) The Joint Panel shall present an annual written report to the Superintendent and OSTA that indicates the number of teachers involved in the program and evaluates the impact of the PAR program and recommends any improvement of the program pursuant to Education Code Section 44502.
▇. ▇▇▇▇ members serving on the Joint Panel shall be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to applicable District policy. All members of the Joint Panel shall receive a $500 training stipend upon completion of the district- approved training program. Any additional training stipend(s) shall be approved by the Joint Panel within the constraints of the PAR budget.
H. In addition to their regular annual salary and all other benefits provided by this contract, the OSTA Joint Panel members shall be paid a stipend according to the following schedule: • Initial training stipend $500 • Standby stipend $500 • Panel stipend $2000January
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement