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How the Joint Panel screens and evaluates proposals a. Proposals will be screened based on the extent to which they demonstrate: i. Partnership between UFT-represented employees and CSA-represented administrators in decision-making; ii. A proven record of previous collaboration and success (which includes, but is not limited to, academic suc- cess on assessments); iii. Creativity and flexibility in modifying DOE-regulations and CBA provisions as specified in paragraph (x) of this subsection; iv. A school community where many voices are listened to; v. Strong buy-in from both UFT-represented employees and CSA-represented administration; vi. A commitment to capacity-building and sustainability from the Board (DOE), UFT and CSA; vii. Jointly-designed and job-embedded professional development and training; viii. A five year commitment to the proposal; ix. Measurable, reportable performance targets (defined more broadly than academic success on assessments). If any school does not meet its targets, the panel may take away its PROSE status at the end of five years or sooner; x. Proposals may (but do not have to) include changes to articles of the Teachers’ CBA and corresponding articles of other UFT-DOE CBAs that relate to (i) con- figuration of the existing work hours and/or work year (Article 6), including extending the school day and/or year, provided there is no diminution of annual salary;
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How the Joint Panel screens and evaluates proposals a. Proposals will be screened based on the extent to which they demonstrate: i. Partnership between UFT-represented employees and CSA-represented administrators in decision-making; ii. A proven record of previous collaboration and success (which includes, but is not limited to, academic success on assessments); iii. Creativity and flexibility in modifying DOE-regulations and CBA provisions as specified in paragraph (x) of this subsection; iv. A school community where many voices are listened to; v. Strong buy-in from both UFT-represented employees and CSA- represented administration; vi. A commitment to capacity-building and sustainability from the DOE, UFT and CSA; vii. Jointly-designed and job-embedded professional development and training; viii. A five year commitment to the proposal; ix. Measurable, reportable performance targets (defined more broadly than academic success on assessments). If any school does not meet its targets, the panel may take away its PROSE status at the end of five years or sooner; x. Proposals may (but do not have to) include modifications to the CSA CBA. b. Proposals must include: i. Evidence of the school's current success, or if a group, at least one school in the group's success in providing a quality education to students. The Panel will consider multiple measures of success, not only academic measures. Schools that serve high-need students and schools without screened or selective admissions are especially encouraged to apply. ii. A list of the types of innovative, educator-led practices that the school currently uses or is planning to use to promote student success. Examples could include: school-based staff selection procedures, UFT-represented employee representation on and powers of current school committees that positively influence the quality of instruction delivered to students, School-Based options for scheduling or other policies; iii. A specific description of how the school intends to use the contractual and regulatory flexibility of the PROSE program to provide employees with decision-making input and authority in the school and build on its successes during the duration of the plan. As part of their proposals, schools may choose to establish committees consisting of key school- based stakeholders to examine resource allocation, schedules, curriculum, technology, professional development, hiring, and parent engagement. iv. A proposed budget for the initial year, including both current budgetary resources and ...
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How the Joint Panel screens and evaluates proposals a. Proposals will be screened based on the extent to which they demonstrate: i. Partnership between UFT-represented employees and CSA- represented administrators in decision-making; ii. A proven record of previous collaboration and success (which includes, but is not limited to, academic success on assessments); iii. Creativity and flexibility in modifying DOE-regulations and CBA provisions as specified in paragraph (x) of this subsection; iv. A school community where many voices are listened to; v. Strong buy-in from both UFT-represented employees and CSA-represented administration; vi. A commitment to capacity-building and sustainability from the Board (DOE), UFT and CSA; vii. Jointly-designed and job-embedded professional development and training; viii. A five year commitment to the proposal; ix. Measurable, reportable performance targets (defined more broadly than academic success on assessments). If any school does not meet its targets, the panel may take away its PROSE status at the end of five years or sooner; x. Proposals may (but do not have to) include changes to articles of the Teachers' CBA and corresponding articles of other UFT-DOE CBAs that relate to (i) configuration of the existing work hours and/or work year (Article 6), including extending the school day and/or year, provided there is no diminution of annual salary; (ii) programs, assignments and teaching conditions in schools and programs (Article 7); professional support for new teachers (Article 8G); (iii) evaluation; (iv) professional development assignments and positions (Article 11 IV); (v) working conditions of per session teachers (Articles 15C2 and 15C4); (vi) Step 1 of the grievance process (Article 22B1a); and (vii) transfers to the school (Article 18A, paragraph 1, sentence 2). The Chancellor and UFT President may agree to other articles of the Teachers’ CBA that schools may propose to change. Proposals may (but do not have to) include modifications to Chancellor’s Regulations except those affecting student safety or implementing state and federal laws and regulations. b. Proposals must include: i. Evidence of the school's current success, or if a group, at least one school in the group's success in providing a quality education to students. The Panel will consider multiple measures of success, not only academic measures. Schools that serve high-need students and schools without screened or selective admissions are especially encouraged to apply. ii. A list of the types of in...
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