Common use of COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING Clause in Contracts

COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING. As major educational initiatives evolve, It is in the best interests of the District and the Association that the decision -making process, whenever practical and possible, shall include individuals affected by a decision. Collaborative processes will provide opportunities for participation and input from administration and staff, as well as parents and community members as needed. It is understood that collaborative processes are more time-consuming than traditional decision-making methods and require extra commitments of time, energy, and resources on the part of all staff and other participants.