Equal partnership Sample Clauses

Equal partnership. With this contract, the Washington Teachers Union (hereinafter, the “WTU”) and the District of Columbia Public Schools (hereinafter, “DCPS”) are establishing a full and equal partnership which we define as shared commitment, responsibility, and accountability for student achievement. This partnership requires open communication, trust, respect, collaboration, shared decision making, and compliance with all agreements. It requires full participation on all issues concerning education of DCPS students. To that end, we establish the Full and Equal Partnership Committee ( the “FEP”). It will consist of the Superintendent and the President of the WTU and as many designees (an equal number from DCPS and the WTU) as they deem appropriate. All other joint committees described herein, with the exception of the committees working on Pilot schools and the Career Ladder, will work under the auspices of the FEP. The FEP is primarily responsible for ensuring the full implementation of this collective bargaining agreement. It will also work to build collaborative relationships among stakeholders (teachers, administrators, parents, students and others) in order to create a healthy climate for improved learning.