Common use of School Based Planning Clause in Contracts

School Based Planning. The primary role and responsibility of School Based Planning Committees is to develop an annual, building-wide plan for the improved performance of students. At a minimum, the plan will include: 1. Using school performance information to improve student success 2. Setting objectives consistent with identified needs and District and/or State goals 3. Planning activities to accomplish objectives 4. Closely monitoring the progress of the plan 5. Accepting responsibility for presenting and reporting the results to the school community One School Based Planning Committee will be established in each school building. It will be composed of teachers elected by teachers from the building staff, the building principal, his/her designees, parent representatives, students at the high school level, and other constituencies as determined by the committee. The number of teachers and paraprofessionals required will be determined by each committee. Teacher members will comprise the largest single constituency. Committees will decide how agendas are determined, records are maintained, and progress is communicated to the Superintendent and the WITA President. Committees may, at their discretion, create subcommittees and decide how they will be constituted and how the members will be chosen. Decisions of the committee will be by consensus of individual members. If a consensus is not achieved, the decision will be determined by a consensus of the constituencies. In the event that the constituencies cannot reach consensus, the full committee will vote with the result being advisory to the principal. Decisions of the committee will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement, Board Policy, and other mandates except when the Superintendent and the WITA President agree to an appeal to waive such agreements, policies, and mandates. It is understood that the building principal retains authority and responsibility for administration of District policies and the conduct of day-to-day operations.