Common use of Local Professional Development Committee Clause in Contracts

Local Professional Development Committee. There shall be a Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) consisting of five members who are employees of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. Three of the members shall be members of the bargaining unit and shall be selected by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their Constitution. Non-bargaining unit members of the LPDC will be the Superintendent or his/her designee and Treasurer. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the BEA Constitution and/or Board Policy. Meetings of the LPDC shall be determined in accordance with the LPDC constitution. The duties of the LPDC shall be limited to the review and approval of professional development plans for re-certification and licensure as specified by Ohio law governing such committees, and to the adoption and amendment of its bylaws. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution and bylaws governing its operations and reflecting the mission of the LPDC and a policy for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express prior approval of the Board or as set forth herein. The LPDC may act to create sub-committees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in the action. Such sub-committees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the LPDC. Any records created by such sub-committees shall be records of the LPDC.

Local Professional Development Committee. There shall be a The Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) consisting is a powerful way for educators to take charge of five members who are employees their learning. This is a very positive shift toward the dynamic process of continuous improvement. Educators will create their own Individual Professional Development Plans. The LPDC will review and approve these plans. It is the role of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of EducationAssociation to select teacher members and to facilitate their work on the LPDC by making sure the conditions are appropriate. Three It is the role of the Board to select administrative members for the LPDC. The LPDC membership shall be members comprised of teachers and administrators with a majority of the bargaining unit committee being teachers. Each building in the district shall have representation on the committee. Should a situation arise where there is no voluntary participation in one building, after discussion between the Superintendent and GEA at the monthly Labor Relations Committee meeting, this requirement can be waived. The Local Association shall be selected select the participating classroom teachers through a process established by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their ConstitutionLocal Association. Non-bargaining unit members of The Superintendent shall select the LPDC administrative members. Selections will be the Superintendent or his/her designee and Treasurer. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the BEA Constitution and/or Board PolicyLPDC guidelines as adopted. Meetings The structure for the LPDC established by statute shall take precedence over any other structure previously established by board policy or collective bargaining. The LPDC shall have the responsibility for establishing criteria appropriate for inclusion in Individual Professional Development Plans and also approving Individual Professional Development Plans submitted by certified/licensed education employees. The LPDC shall approve coursework, CEU’s, Individual Professional Development Plans and other professional development activities for license renewal. Whenever an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), request for certification or license of an administrator or treasurer is being discussed or voted upon, the LPDC shall, at the request of one of the administrators or treasurer, cause a majority of the Committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan. Expenses incurred by the LPDC members related to the activities and purpose of the LPDC shall be determined in accordance with the LPDC constitution. The duties of the LPDC shall be limited to the review and approval of professional development plans for re-certification and licensure as specified reimbursed by Ohio law governing such committees, and to the adoption and amendment of its bylaws. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution and bylaws governing its operations and reflecting the mission of the LPDC and a policy for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express with prior written approval of the Board or as set forth hereinSuperintendent. The LPDC may act to create sub-committees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in Annually, at the action. Such sub-committees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the LPDC. Any records created by such sub-committees shall be records initial meeting of the LPDC., the committee members shall elect a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson shall conduct the remainder of the meeting. The Secretary shall record the minutes of the

Local Professional Development Committee. There shall 1. The LPDC will be a Local maintained to oversee and review Professional Development Committee Plans for Ohio Department of Education (LPDCODE) consisting credential renewal. 2. LPDC members shall have a minimum of five four (4) years of professional experience working with their certification and/or license in their field. 3. The Association shall select the three (3) ODE certified/licensed professional staff members who are employees of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board LPDC. 4. The Superintendent shall appoint two (2) ODE certified/licensed administrative members to the LPDC. 5. Terms of Education. Three of the office for voting members shall be four (4) years. 6. The LPDC co-chairpersons may appoint a non-voting member to the LPDC to record and distribute the LPDC meeting minutes only. The appointed non-voting member will be paid the hourly stipend for time beyond work hours. 7. In the event of a vacancy, the responsible appointing entity shall appoint an ODE certified/licensed professional to complete the vacated term. 8. The Association and the Superintendent shall determine their own methods of recalling or replacing LPDC members. 9. The LPDC shall determine its own structure and method of operation. The LPDC policy, procedures, and governance shall not supersede the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. Proposals to the LPDC and approvals/denials by the LPDC shall not override the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. 10. LPDC members shall be afforded the opportunity to attend training on the purpose, responsibilities, functioning, and legal requirement of the bargaining unit and LPDC. If training is available during the workday, committee members shall be selected given paid release time by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their ConstitutionBoard of DD to attend. 11. Non-bargaining unit members of the Each LPDC will be the Superintendent or his/her designee and Treasurer. Vacancies member shall be filled in accordance with released without penalty during the BEA Constitution and/or Board Policyregular school day when a meeting is scheduled. Meetings Each LPDC member shall be paid a stipend of $15.00 per hour for meetings scheduled before or after the program day or after the employee’s school/program year. 12. Disputed decisions of the LPDC shall be determined in accordance with appealed through the LPDC constitutionappeals process. The duties of In the LPDC shall be limited event the appeals panel cannot reach consensus, the member may appeal to the review and approval of professional development plans for re-certification and licensure as specified by Ohio law governing such committees, and to the adoption and amendment of its bylaws. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution and bylaws governing its operations and reflecting the mission of the LPDC and a policy for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express prior approval of the Board or as set forth herein. The LPDC may act to create sub-committees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in the action. Such sub-committees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the LPDC. Any records created by such sub-committees shall be records of the LPDCState.

Local Professional Development Committee. 1. A Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) shall be established under the following guidelines. 2. There shall be a Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) consisting of five seven (7) members who are employees of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Loudonville-Perrysville Board of Education. Three Four (4) of the members shall be members of the bargaining unit and shall be selected appointed by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their Constitution. Non-bargaining unit members president of the LPDC will Loudonville-Perrysville Education Association. Three (3) shall be appointed by the Superintendent or his/her designee and Treasurerof schools. Following the initial terms of the committee members, which were staggered in length, committee members shall serve three (3) year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the BEA Constitution and/or Board Policymanner of original appointment. Meetings A quorum of the LPDC consists of no less than three (3) members appointed by the Association and two (2) members appointed by the Superintendent. The LPDC shall meet as determined necessary by the LPDC. Additional meetings may be convened by a quorum of its membership. All meetings of the LPDC shall be determined in accordance with the LPDC constitutionpublic meetings. The duties All records of the LPDC shall be limited public. 3. If an administrative team member must appear before the committee, the voting committee will be reduced by two LPEA appointees to the a total of five (5) voting members. 4. The LPDC shall be responsible for: a. The review and approval of individual professional development plans for re-certification (IPDPs) of all district certificated/licensed employees; b. The review and licensure as specified by Ohio law governing such committeesapproval of all college credit, CEUs, or other equivalent activities; c. The review of its own activities, procedures, and operations; d. Encourage professional development activities, workshops, seminars, or other training sessions; e. The establishment of an appeals process for applicants who object to a decision of the adoption and amendment of its bylawsLPDC. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution and bylaws governing its operations and reflecting the mission Decisions of the LPDC and a policy for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express prior approval of the Board or as set forth herein. are not grievable. f. The LPDC may act to create sub-committees subcommittees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in the action. Such sub-committees subcommittees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, action and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the LPDCLPDC and all requirements pertaining to the Sunshine Law. Any records created by such sub-committees subcommittees shall be records of the LPDC. g. The LPDC shall establish its own by-laws and operating procedures in keeping with the laws of the state of Ohio.

Local Professional Development Committee. There shall be a A. Purpose A Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) consisting of five members who are employees of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. Three of the members shall be members of the bargaining unit established to oversee and shall be selected by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their Constitutionreview professional development plans for course work, continuing education units, and/or other equivalent activities that are based on improving student achievement. Non-bargaining unit members The purpose of the LPDC will be the Superintendent or his/her designee and Treasurer. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the BEA Constitution and/or Board Policy. Meetings of the LPDC shall be determined in accordance with the LPDC constitution. The duties of the LPDC shall be is limited to the review and approval of individual professional development plans and professional development activities for re-certification recertification and licensure as specified by Ohio law governing such committeesORC 3319.22 and OAC 3301-24. The LPDC shall have no authority or affect to revise, and delete, add to or modify any article or section of this negotiated agreement. Actions of the LPDC are not to be contrary to the adoption negotiated agreement or law. B. Committee Composition and amendment Selection 1. The committee shall be comprised of its bylaws13 members as follows: ● Members 3 Elementary Teachers selected by EEA 3 Secondary Teachers selected by EEA 3 Administrators selected by all Administrators ● These positions should be constant EEA Member of Executive Cabinet Director of Human Resources Academic Services (elementary and secondary) ● LPDC committee can consult with content area specialist as needed. ● Co-chairs: Director of Human Resources and E.E.A. Exec. Cabinet Member. 2. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution policies and bylaws governing its operations procedures. These policies and reflecting procedures, as amended from time to time, shall be reviewed and approved by the mission Liaison Committee. These policies and procedures will be distributed to each certified/licensed employee. In the event of an in-term vacancy or removal, the teacher member shall be replaced by the association. 3. The association shall determine the length of the LPDC and a policy term of office for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board teacher members of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express prior approval of the Board or as set forth herein. The LPDC may act to create sub-committees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in the action. Such sub-committees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the LPDC. Any records created by such sub-committees The length of terms shall be records of the LPDCvary to allow for staggered terms.

Local Professional Development Committee. There shall 1. The LPDC will be a Local maintained to oversee and review Professional Development Committee Plans for Ohio Department of Education (LPDCODE) consisting credential renewal. 2. LPDC members shall have a minimum of five four (4) years of professional experience working with their certification and/or license in their field. 3. The Association shall select the three (3) ODE certified/licensed professional staff members who are employees of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board LPDC. 4. The Superintendent shall appoint two (2) ODE certified/licensed administrative members to the LPDC. 5. Terms of Education. Three of the office for voting members shall be four (4) years. 6. The LPDC co-chairpersons may appoint a non-voting member to the LPDC to record and distribute the LPDC meeting minutes only. The appointed non- voting member will be paid the hourly stipend for time beyond work hours. 7. In the event of a vacancy, the responsible appointing entity shall appoint an ODE certified/licensed professional to complete the vacated term. 8. The Association and the Superintendent shall determine their own methods of recalling or replacing LPDC members. 9. The LPDC shall determine its own structure and method of operation. The LPDC policy, procedures, and governance shall not supersede the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. Proposals to the LPDC and approvals/denials by the LPDC shall not override the negotiated agreement and/or district policy. 10. LPDC members shall be afforded the opportunity to attend training on the purpose, responsibilities, functioning, and legal requirement of the bargaining unit and LPDC. If training is available during the workday, committee members shall be selected given paid release time by the Badger Education Association in accordance with their ConstitutionBoard of DD to attend. 11. Non-bargaining unit members of the Each LPDC will be the Superintendent or his/her designee and Treasurer. Vacancies member shall be filled in accordance with released without penalty during the BEA Constitution and/or Board Policyregular school day when a meeting is scheduled. Meetings Each LPDC member shall be paid a stipend of $15.00 per hour for meetings scheduled before or after the program day or after the employee’s school/program year. 12. Disputed decisions of the LPDC shall be determined in accordance with appealed through the LPDC constitutionappeals process. The duties of In the LPDC shall be limited event the appeals panel cannot reach consensus, the member may appeal to the review and approval of professional development plans for re-certification and licensure as specified by Ohio law governing such committees, and to the adoption and amendment of its bylaws. The LPDC shall adopt a constitution and bylaws governing its operations and reflecting the mission of the LPDC and a policy for appeal. The LPDC shall report on its actions in a prompt and timely manner to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Local Board of Education. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or the BEA in any manner that may be contrary to any provision of the negotiated Agreement, other Board policy, or any law or regulation governing the operation of public school districts. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may affect the negotiated terms and conditions of employment. No action of the LPDC shall bind the Board or BEA in any manner that may be construed as requiring the expenditure of any funds without express prior approval of the Board or as set forth herein. The LPDC may act to create sub-committees of limited duration and for specific purposes set forth in the action. Such sub-committees shall act in an advisory capacity only and may not take any action, and shall be subject to all laws and policies governing the LPDC. Any records created by such sub-committees shall be records of the LPDCState.