Professional Development Council. 1. The Federation and the School Committee agree that programs and activities aimed at professional development and improvement of staff members represent high priorities for the Holliston Public Schools. 2. The Federation and the School Committee agree the primary goals of the system’s professional development program shall be the improvement of professional knowledge and skills in order to increase student achievement. Furthermore, the parties agree these goals are best accomplished through cooperative planning between staff and Administration. 3. The parties agree to the creation of a Professional Development Council which shall be composed of equal numbers of members appointed by the Superintendent and the President of the Federation. Efforts will be made by the parties to ensure representation of each school on this Council and cooperative planning involving administrators and the professional staff. 4. The council will recommend the substance, format and topics of Professional Development that best meet the needs of educators and students within the district and to utilize resources allocated to Professional Development in the most effective way. 5. Both parties agree to a year-long student of a new Professional Development model for Holliston Public Schools with the intent of implementation of any recommended changes, subject to ratification, for the 2019-2020 school year. The purpose of this study is to see if a different Professional Development model would improve and enhance education for all Holliston students.
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