Faculty leaders Sample Clauses
The 'Faculty leaders' clause defines the roles, responsibilities, and authority of individuals designated as leaders within a faculty, such as department chairs or program directors. It typically outlines the scope of their decision-making powers, their duties in managing faculty affairs, and their obligations to report to higher administration. By clearly delineating these aspects, the clause ensures effective governance and accountability within the academic unit, helping to prevent confusion or disputes over leadership roles.
Faculty leaders. A. A Faculty Council shall be established in each work location. The Council shall be advisory. It is encouraged to meet no less than three times per year. The principal (or designee) will offer 5 dates of availability. The Council Chairperson shall schedule meetings with the principal (or designee). The Council shall consult with the principal (or designee) with respect to curricula and instructional materials.
1. Composition of the Faculty Council shall be as follows:
a. In addition to the designated building representative, one half (1/2) of the council shall be composed of members of the faculty elected by the faculty. Faculty Councils shall be established within thirty (30) days following the beginning of the school year. The number of members shall be as follows: Elementary Schools 5, Middle Schools 7, and High Schools 11.
b. Upon notification by the MCEA designated building representative that an election is necessary, the principal shall, in a timely manner, call a faculty meeting for this purpose. The Faculty Council shall elect a chairperson to serve until such time as the council is reconstituted.
2. Faculty Councils are authorized to meet before and after the student day, for the purpose of considering recommendations to be presented to the principal by the Faculty Council chairperson prior to the Faculty Council meeting with the principal.
3. The Scope of the Faculty Council shall include issues, matters, and/or recommendations to improve the school‘s instructional program. Such recommendations will be given full consideration by the principal.
Faculty leaders. A. The Board and Association believe that effective school leadership is a collegial and collaborative process and that all staff should be key contributors to school leadership and the implementation of the school improvement plan. The parties to this agreement acknowledge the statutory role of leadership of the principal (school/site administrator) in the operation of successful schools as outlined in Florida Statutes and Board Policy.
B. In order to facilitate school leadership for successful operation and improvement, each faculty shall be subdivided into Faculty Units (i.e., Departments, Grade Levels, Teams and/or Special Areas). Faculty Units shall be composed of members of the instructional staff who share the same or similar responsibilities.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ to the start of the academic school year, the school faculty and the principal will collaboratively determine the Faculty Units based on the allocation of total instructional units provided by the District. The Faculty Units will then be submitted with principal and faculty representatives’ signatures to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for review.
D. Upon the establishment of Faculty Units, the school principal will recommend to each unit or take recommendations from each unit for the Faculty Leader. If the Faculty Unit does not accept the principal’s recommendation, the members of the Faculty Unit and the principal will meet to review the Unit member’s concerns. Upon hearing all concerns, a determination will be collaboratively made, whether the Faculty Leader will be replaced or continue in the positions for which they were recommended.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ of Faculty Leaders include: Scheduling, budget making and monitoring, selecting and ordering materials, curriculum development, faculty coordination, participating in coordinating meetings, communicating with administration, faculty and staff, planning and implementing staff development activities, monitoring student performance within the unit and school, and other duties specific to the Unit.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ to the start of the academic school year, a list of duties and responsibilities of Faculty Leaders shall be prepared and distributed by the principal and the School Improvement Team. Faculty members shall be requested to indicate their interest in serving as Faculty Leader for the following year. Duties begin upon notification by the principal.
G. If problems arise concerning the performance of the duties of a Faculty Leader, the ...
Faculty leaders. A. The Board and Association believe that effective school leadership is a collegial and collaborative process and that all staff should be key contributors to school leadership and the implementation of the school improvement plan. The parties to this agreement acknowledge the statutory role of leadership of the principal (school/site administrator) in the operation of successful schools as outlined in Florida Statutes and Board Policy.
B. In order to facilitate school leadership for successful operation and improvement, each faculty shall be subdivided into Faculty Units (i.e., Departments, Grade Levels, Teams and/or Special Areas). Faculty Units shall be composed of members of the instructional staff who share the same or similar responsibilities.
C. Prior to the start of the academic school year, the school faculty and the principal will collaboratively determine the Faculty Units based on the allocation of total instructional units provided by the District. The Faculty Units will then be submitted with principal and faculty representatives’ signatures to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for review.
Faculty leaders. See Schedule E and Appendix B annexed hereto regarding Faculty Leaders.