Professional Learning Communities. By October 1, 2010, the parties agree to establish a ten (10) member joint Professional Learning Community (PLC) steering committee consisting of equal numbers to be chosen by each side. Schools shall select a model for incorporating PLC time into their schedules from a list approved by the PLC steering committee. The models will include paid and unpaid options: one (1) model may include the use of one of four (4) weekly planning periods on LRC time in elementary schools and one of five (5) such periods in secondary schools. Schools may also request approval by the steering committee of their own option for scheduling PLCs. The model selected shall be determined by a majority vote of the faculty. PLCs shall meet not more than twice monthly (September through May). Additional PLC meetings shall be voluntary.
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