Common use of Technology Resources Clause in Contracts

Technology Resources. The parties are committed to ensuring that administrators have use of technology that facilitates access to information and enables them to communicate effectively, and complete tasks, and further the parties are committed to support conditions which promote the meaningful integration of updated technology in schools and workplaces. A. The Board and the Association agree that the primary purposes of the A&S evaluation system are to appraise the performance of unit members and to assist unit members to improve their effectiveness in performing their job responsibilities. The evaluation system also provides MCPS with information from which professional development programs can be developed, personnel selection procedures can be appraised, and adequacy of human and material resources can be assessed. B. The evaluation system is one part of the Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System (A&S PGS). The development of the evaluation system was a collaborative effort between MCAAP/ MCBOA and MCPS. The Board and the Association agree that any changes in the evaluation system and instruments shall be developed collaboratively. Through the PGS, MCPS and the Association aspire to ensure that all staff either directly or indirectly contributes to achieving the highest performance possible of every MCPS student and employee by raising the quality of support to instruction, as well as all other services that contribute to student achievement. The PGS acknowledges that peers provide valuable support in promoting the success of every employee. C. Evaluations of unit members shall be completed within the timelines established by the A&S PGS.