Common use of Redesign and Restructuring Clause in Contracts

Redesign and Restructuring. The Superintendent and the Association President shall meet annually in the fall after the School Performance Framework is released to discuss the by the end of October to identify schools that may be eligible for redesign, closure, or restart. Timelinessubject to Restructuring, Redesign, Closure or Program Change and the timeline for decision making and options regarding restart or closure. Options to Restructuring or Redesign shall be discussed. 5-6-1 A school shall be identified for Redesign based on substandard student achievement or substandard growth in student achievement as identified in federal or state accountability systems. 5-7-1-1 Starting in the 2017-2018 school year, the Districts’ SPF indicators calculation system shall remain the same for a minimum of three years. Any changes to the SPF calculations must be preceded with written notice to DCTA, formal discussions with DCTA, and public comment jointly facilitated by DCTA. No change shall be implemented unless teachers and SSPs receive notice of the change prior to the beginning of the school year in which the changes will be implemented. 5-76-2 The Restructuring of a school is the alteration of the governance structure of the school, as provided in the reauthorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Elementary and Secondary Education Act 5-7-3-1 Moratorium for charter schools: There will be a net zero increase in the number of Board authorized charter schools over the term of this agreement and the total number of students enrolled in charter schools by the end of the school year 2020-2021 will not exceed 101% of the total student charter enrollment capacity as of school year 2016-2017. 5-76-4 The treatment of personnel in schools subject to redesign, restart or closureRedesign, Restructuring and Program Change is described in Article 13. 5-7-53 6-5 The Association and the District affirm that early intervention to improve achievement in a school that may be designated for redesign, restartRedesign or closureRestructuring is in the best interests of the school’s students, teachers, parents, Community and the District. Toward that end, Early intervention is consistent with federal and state accountability system timelines. no school shall be subject to redesign or closure until the District will continue to implement its Tiered Support Framework (or a future equivalent), a structure that proactively targets resources District has provided and documented significant supports for the improvement of school performance. for schools that need additional support. The Association and the District affirm that many internal and external factors contribute to a school’s success and will strive to make decisions in the best interest of students, teachers, and the community without placing blame on any one party. 5-7-5-1 Any planning and implementation of Early Intervention must include significant and authentic participation of the school’s existing faculty. 5-7-4 Annually, the Superintendent (or designee) and the Association President shall meet, review, and provide input on the supports provided via the Tiered Support Framework. 5-7-65 Annually Prior to any Board of Education decision, documentation and results of previous inverventions must be reviewed with the school faculty, the Association, and the community. The SQR, or any successor tool or instrument, in its entirety, must be published and communicated to the school staff and community within 10 school days of receipt by the District. Following publication of the SQR DPS and DCTA will jointly plan and conduct a minimum of 3 separate public forums to review the results of the SQR, receive public feedback and proposals to increase school performance prior to any action of the School Board. The Board shall engage in meaningful consideration of the results of the community meetings..

Redesign and Restructuring. The Superintendent and the Association President shall meet annually in the fall after the School Performance Framework is released to discuss the by the end of October to identify schools that may be eligible for redesign, closure, or restart. Timelinessubject to Restructuring, Redesign, Closure or Program Change and the timeline for decision making and options regarding restart or closure. Options to Restructuring or Redesign shall be discussed. 5-6-1 A school shall be identified for Redesign based on substandard student achievement or substandard growth in student achievement as identified in federal or state accountability systems. 5-7-1-1 Starting in the 2017-2018 school year, the Districts’ SPF indicators calculation system shall remain the same for a minimum of three years. Any changes to the SPF calculations must be preceded with written notice to DCTA, formal discussions with DCTA, and public comment jointly facilitated by DCTA. No change shall be implemented unless teachers and SSPs receive notice of the change prior to the beginning of the school year in which the changes will be implemented. 5-76-2 42 The Restructuring of a school is the alteration of the governance structure of the school, as provided in the reauthorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Elementary and Secondary Education Act 5-76-53 A Program Change is a substantial change to the educational program at the school that has been approved by the Board of Education, the CSC, or both. Some or all of the teaching positions at a school approved for a Program Change may be reposted. with a new job description that reflects the new program requirements.If two candidates are equally qualified based on the considerations listed in Article 13-8-6 (criteria for Personnel Committee to consider), priority shall be given to existing faculty. if a new job description better reflects the new program requirements. Absent a compelling reason, existing faculty shall be given priority in filling theses reposted positions. The Ddistrict shall always strive to keep Ddistrict schools open and shall provide resources necessary to reach that goal. 5-7-3-1 Moratorium for charter schools: There will be a net zero increase in the number of Board authorized charter schools over the term of this agreement and the total number of students enrolled in charter schools by the end of the school year 2020-2021 will not exceed 101% of the total student charter enrollment capacity as of school year 2016-2017. 5-7-3-1 Moratorium of use of District property for charter schools. Approved charter schools shall acquire their own private properties and locations. The District shall not make available property owned or leased by the District for a charter school under any circumstances. 5-7-3-1-1 Any charter school currently located on District property shall not remain on District property once the current lease agreement expires. 5-7-3-2 Moratorium on co-location of schools within District property. No more than one (1) school shall be located within a building. 5-76-4 64 The treatment of personnel in schools subject to redesign, restart or closureRedesign, Restructuring and Program Change is described in Article 13. 5-7-53 753 6-5 The Association and the District affirm that early intervention to improve achievement in a school that may be designated for redesign, restartRedesign or closureRestructuring is in the best interests of the school’s students, teachers, parents, Community and the District. Toward that end, Early intervention is consistent with federal and state accountability system timelines. no school shall be subject to redesign or closure until the District will continue to implement its Tiered Support Framework (or a future equivalent), a structure that proactively targets resources District has provided and documented significant supports for the improvement of school performance. for schools that need additional support. The Association and the District affirm that many internal and external factors contribute to a school’s success and will strive to make decisions in the best interest of students, teachers, and the community without placing blame on any one party. 5-7-5-1 Any planning and implementation of Early Intervention must include significant and authentic participation of the school’s existing faculty. 5-7-4 84 Annually, the Superintendent (or designee) and the Association President shall meet, review, and provide input on the supports provided via the Tiered Support FrameworkFramework (or its future equivalent). 5-7-65 Annually Prior to any Board of Education decision, documentation and results of previous inverventions must be reviewed with the school faculty, the Association, and the community. The SQR, or any successor tool or instrument, in its entirety, must be published and communicated to the school staff and community within 10 school days of receipt by the District. Following publication of the SQR DPS and DCTA will jointly plan and conduct a minimum of 3 separate public forums to review the results of the SQR, receive public feedback and proposals to increase school performance prior to any action of the School Board. The Board shall engage in meaningful consideration of the results of the community meetings..

Redesign and Restructuring. The Superintendent and the Association President shall meet annually in the fall after the School Performance Framework is released to discuss the by the end of October to identify schools that may be eligible for redesign, closure, or restart. Timelinessubject to Restructuring, Redesign, Closure or Program Change and the timeline for decision making and options regarding restart or closure. Options to Restructuring or Redesign shall be discussed. 5-6-1 A school shall be identified for Redesign based on substandard student achievement or substandard growth in student achievement as identified in federal or state accountability systems. 5-7-1-1 Starting in the 2017-2018 school year, the Districts’ SPF indicators calculation system shall remain the same for a minimum of three years. Any changes to the SPF calculations must be preceded with written notice to DCTA, formal discussions with DCTA, and public comment jointly facilitated by DCTA. No change shall be implemented unless teachers and SSPs receive notice of the change prior to the beginning of the school year in which the changes will be implemented. 5-76-2 32 The Restructuring of a school is the alteration of the governance structure of the school, as provided in the reauthorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Elementary and Secondary Education Act 5-76-43 A Program Change is a substantial change to the educational program at the school that has been approved by the Board of Education, the CSC, or both. Some or all of the teaching positions at a school approved for a Program Change may be reposted. with a new job description that reflects the new program requirements.If two candidates are equally qualified based on the considerations listed in Article 13-8-6 (criteria for Personnel Committee to consider), priority shall be given to existing faculty. if a new job description better reflects the new program requirements. Absent a compelling reason, existing faculty shall be given priorityinfilingthesesrepostedpositions.TheDdistrictshalalwaysstrivetokeepDdistrictschoolsopenandshalprovideresourcesnecessarytoreachthatgoal. 5-7-3-1 Moratorium for charter schools: There will be a net zero increase in the number of Board authorized charter schools over the term of this agreement and the total number of students enrolled in charter schools by the end of the school year 2020-2021 will not exceed 101% of the total student charter enrollment capacity as of school year 2016-2017. 5-7-3-1 Moratorium of use of District property for charter schools. Approved charter schools shall acquire their own private properties and locations. The District shall not make available property owned or leased by the District for a charter school under any circumstances. 5-7-3-1-1 Any charter school currently located on District property shall not remain on District property once the current lease agreement expires. 5-7-3-2 Moratorium on co-location of schools within District property. No more than one (1) school shall be located within a building. 5-76-4 54 The treatment of personnel in schools subject to redesign, restart or closureRedesign, Restructuring and Program Change is described in Article 13. 5-7-53 653 6-5 The Association and the District affirm that that:  many internal and external factors contribute to a school’s success; early intervention to improve achievement in a school that may be designated for redesign, restartRedesign or closureRestructuring is in the best interests of the school’s students, teachers, parents, Community and the District; and . Toward that end, Early intervention is consistent with federal and state accountability system timelines. no school shall be subject to redesign or closure until the District will continue to implement its Tiered Support Framework (or a future equivalent), a structure that proactively targets resources District has provided and documented significant supports for the improvement of school performance. for schools that need additional support. The Association and the District affirm that many internal and external factors contribute to a school’s success and will strive to make decisions in the best interest of students, teachers, and the community without placing blame on any one party. 5-7-5-1 Any planning and implementation of Early Intervention must include significant and authentic participation of the school’s existing faculty. 5-7-4 74 Annually, the Superintendent (or designee) and the Association President shall meet, review, and provide input on the supports provided via the Tiered Support FrameworkFramework (or its future equivalent). 5-7-65 Annually 8 Annually, Prior to any Board of Education decision, documentation and results of previous inverventions must be reviewed with the school faculty, the Association, and the community. The SQR, or any successor tool or instrument, in its entirety, must be published and communicated to the school staff and community within 10 school days of receipt by the District. Following publication of the SQR DPS and DCTA will jointly plan and conduct a minimum of 3 separate public forums to review the results of the SQR, receive public feedback and proposals to increase school performance prior to any action of the School Board. The Board shall engage in meaningful consideration of the results of the community meetings..