Common use of Initiatives Clause in Contracts

Initiatives. The District and Association both recognize the power and value of timely, regular, objective and formative feedback to improve educational programs and utilization of both capital and human resources. A system which provides input from teachers to improve programs and building efficacy is beneficial to all stakeholders. An initiative shall be defined as any PreK-12 program, procedure, or process which directly affects the work environment or teaching methods of a teacher, grade level, building faculty, or academic discipline. Teachers will be informed at the time a new initiative is presented whether it is mandatory or optional. Initiative implementation may include stakeholder input prior to and during implementation.

Initiatives. The District and Association both recognize recognizes the power and value of timely, regular, objective and formative feedback to improve educational programs and utilization of both capital and human resources. A system which provides input from teachers to improve programs program and building efficacy is beneficial to all stakeholders. An initiative shall be defined as any PreK-12 program, procedure, or process which directly affects the work environment or teaching methods of a teacher, grade level, building faculty, or academic discipline. Teachers will be informed at the time a new initiative is presented whether it is mandatory or optional. Initiative implementation may include stakeholder input prior to and during implementation.