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EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. 27.1 The acceptance or rejection, planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating of all experimental educational programs in Polk County schools shall include the active involvement of all teachers to be affected on the school level. On programs designated as experimental by the Board, the Association will be involved. 27.2 The School Board and the Association recognize that arrangements in which employees share responsibility for decision making such as site-based decision making and innovations related to District Strategic Plan can ▇▇▇▇▇▇ the collegial exchange of ideas and information that can enhance effective professional practice and improve the educational process. 27.3 The Association and the School Board reserve all collective bargaining rights under the law or existing collective bargaining agreements. 27.4 Introduction In an effort to improve instruction and student performance in a school that earns a grade of “D” for two (2) or more consecutive years, or a school grade of “F,” the School Board and the Association agree to implement Section 27.6. 27.4-1 Planning Year Following the initial designation of a school as having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or a designation of “F” Priority, a planning year will occur. During this planning year, the District and school will complete a rigorous evaluation of the existing leadership team, coaches, staff, curriculum, support/interventions and resource allocation. The Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent will meet at least monthly with the PEA President and share the results of the evaluation and the developing plan for turning around the students’ performance and the school grade. Before any documentation or template is submitted to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) regarding the District’s Turnaround Plan, it will be shared with the PEA President who will be provided an opportunity for input with regard to contractual and legal concerns. 27.4-2 Subsequent Years For subsequent years (after the initial first year), until such time as the school meets the District’s exit criteria for schools having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or an “F” Priority School:

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. ‌ 27.1 The acceptance or rejection, planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating of all experimental educational programs in Polk County schools shall include the active involvement of all teachers to be affected on the school level. On programs designated as experimental by the Board, the Association will be involved. 27.2 The School Board and the Association recognize that arrangements in which employees share responsibility for decision making such as site-based decision making and innovations related to District Strategic Plan can ▇▇▇▇▇▇ the collegial exchange of ideas and information that can enhance effective professional practice and improve the educational process. 27.3 The Association and the School Board reserve all collective bargaining rights under the law or existing collective bargaining agreements. 27.4 Introduction In an effort to improve instruction and student performance in a school that earns a grade of “D” for two (2) or more consecutive years, or a school grade of “F,” the School Board and the Association agree to implement Section 27.6. 27.4-1 Planning Year Following the initial designation of a school as having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or a designation of “F” Priority, a planning year will occur. During this planning year, the District and school will complete a rigorous evaluation of the existing leadership team, coaches, staff, curriculum, support/interventions and resource allocation. The Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent will meet at least monthly with the PEA President and share the results of the evaluation and the developing plan for turning around the students’ performance and the school grade. Before any documentation or template is submitted to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) regarding the District’s Turnaround Plan, it will be shared with the PEA President who will be provided an opportunity for input with regard to contractual and legal concerns. 27.4-2 Subsequent Years For subsequent years (after the initial first year), until such time as the school meets the District’s exit criteria for schools having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or an “F” Priority School: 27.4-3 Early Return Any school with two (2) or more consecutive “D” grades, or a grade of “F” Priority, will be identified as an Early Return School that will return up to four (4) days prior to the first contracted workday of school year 2017-2018. Should there be insufficient funds available to finance all Early Return Schools, “F” schools shall have first priority. The traditional pre-planning week continues as contractually outlined. All teachers throughout the District shall receive a reminder notification of this contract provision with their May paychecks explaining conditions that require returning early, the number of days and dates, and the methods by which affected teachers at Early Return Schools will be notified. 27.4-4 Eligible Teachers In the identified schools, all teachers, including media specialists, school counselors, and school-based academic coaches, will participate in Early Return activities. Regardless of the subject taught, all teachers will be providing support in the areas of Reading, Math, and Science, as appropriate.

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. ‌ 27.1 The acceptance or rejection, planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating of all experimental educational programs in Polk County schools shall include the active involvement of all teachers to be affected on the school level. On programs designated as experimental by the Board, the Association will be involved. 27.2 The School Board and the Association recognize that arrangements in which employees share responsibility for decision making such as site-based decision making and innovations related to District Strategic Plan can ▇▇▇▇▇▇ the collegial exchange of ideas and information that can enhance effective professional practice and improve the educational process. 27.3 The Association and the School Board reserve all collective bargaining rights under the law or existing collective bargaining agreements. 27.4 Introduction In an effort to improve instruction and student performance in a school that earns a grade of “D” for two (2) or more consecutive years, or a school grade of “F,” the School Board and the Association agree to implement Section 27.6. 27.4-1 Planning Year Following the initial designation of a school as having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or a designation of “F” Priority, a planning year will occur. During this planning year, the District and school will complete a rigorous evaluation of the existing leadership team, coaches, staff, curriculum, support/interventions and resource allocation. The Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent will meet at least monthly with the PEA President and share the results of the evaluation and the developing plan for turning around the students’ performance and the school grade. Before any documentation or template is submitted to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) regarding the District’s Turnaround Plan, it will be shared with the PEA President who will be provided an opportunity for input with regard to contractual and legal concerns. 27.4-2 Subsequent Years For subsequent years (after the initial first year), until such time as the school meets the District’s exit criteria for schools having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or an “F” Priority School:

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. 27.1 The acceptance or rejection, planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating of all experimental educational programs in Polk County schools shall include the active involvement of all teachers to be affected on the school level. On programs designated as experimental by the Board, the Association will be involved. 27.2 The School Board and the Association recognize that arrangements in which employees share responsibility for decision making such as site-based decision making and innovations related to District Strategic Plan can ▇▇▇▇▇▇ the collegial exchange of ideas and information that can enhance effective professional practice and improve the educational process. 27.3 The Association and the School Board reserve all collective bargaining rights under the law or existing collective bargaining agreements. 27.4 Introduction In an effort to improve instruction and student performance in a school that earns a grade of “D” for two (2) or more consecutive years, or a school grade of “F,” the School Board and the Association agree to implement Section 27.6. 27.4-1 Planning Year Following the initial designation of a school as having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or a designation of “F” Priority, a planning year will occur. During this planning year, the District and school will complete a rigorous evaluation of the existing leadership team, coaches, staff, curriculum, support/interventions and resource allocation. The Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent will meet at least monthly with the PEA President and share the results of the evaluation and the developing plan for turning around the students’ performance and the school grade. Before any documentation or template is submitted to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) regarding the District’s Turnaround Plan, it will be shared with the PEA President who will be provided an opportunity for input with regard to contractual and legal concerns.Florida 27.4-2 Subsequent Years For subsequent years (after the initial first year), until such time as the school meets the District’s exit criteria for schools having two (2) or more consecutive grades of “D,” or an “F” Priority School: