Collaboration and School Improvement Time. 30 Every Monday in which school is in session, all students will begin school 60 minutes later than the 31 Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday start time. One (1) Monday each month (except December and May) 32 shall be designated as School Improvement time. 34 On all other Mondays, this time shall be used by employees for individual time or team/department 35 collaboration and administration shall not schedule meetings during this time. 37 The intent for the use of School Improvement time is for administration and staff to work together to improve 38 student learning and achievement. Professional development and communications are necessary for the 39 improvement of student learning. This can only occur in an environment where people collaborate, 40 compromise, examine things from the other person’s point of view, treat each other with courtesy and respect, 41 and focus on what is in the best interest of the students. 43 The Principal is the educational leader in a school and is therefore responsible to work continuously with staff 44 to bring about the improvement of instruction and student learning. Principals are obligated to bring 45 legislative mandates, legal requirements, School Board and administrative initiatives, and school issues to the 46 staff. 48 It is important for ESAs to participate in School Improvement work in the building in which their role directly 49 impacts student achievement and to be involved in collaborative work, professional development, and job- 50 alike meetings with their peers. 1 Part time employees will participate in School Improvement work if they are assigned to work on Monday
