Common use of School Based Decision-Making Committees Clause in Contracts

School Based Decision-Making Committees. 1. The teachers serving on the initial District Committee and all District-wide Site-Based Committees will be appointed by the Ithaca Teachers Association. 2. The initial committee shall define “Site Based decision Making” and develop a plan for implementation at the building level site. 3. Prior to the filing of the Site-Based Decision-making document with the State Education Department, the District will present the plan to the Association for review and comment. Article VI: Professional Development and Educational Improvements 4. Once a definition and plan have been developed, the District will provide funding to train teachers, parents, administrators and other participants who will be involved in implementing the process. Topics for training will be included in the plan developed by the Professional Development Plan Committee. 5. Schools will have a flexible implementation time line.

School Based Decision-Making Committees. 1. The teachers serving on the initial District Committee and all District-wide Site-Based Committees will be appointed by the Ithaca Teachers Association. 2. The initial committee shall define “Site Based decision Making” and develop a plan for implementation at the building level site. 3. Prior to the filing of the Site-Based Decision-making document with the State Education Department, the District will present the plan to the Association for review and comment. Article VI: Professional Development and Educational Improvements. 4. Once a definition and plan have been developed, the District will provide funding to train teachers, parents, administrators and other participants who will be involved in implementing the process. Topics for training will be included in the plan developed by the Professional Development Plan Committee. . 5. Schools will have a flexible implementation time line.