Common use of PROFESSIONAL STUDY COMMITTEE Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL STUDY COMMITTEE. A. There is hereby established a joint Professional Study Committee (PSC) consisting of six (6) members, three (3) teachers selected by the Association and three (3) from the Board and/or Administration to be selected by the Board. B. The Committee shall meet as deemed necessary to discuss and study subjects relating to the school system such as teaching techniques, courses of study, textbooks, curriculum guides, pupil testing and evaluation, philosophy and educational goals of the District, research and experimentation, educational specifications for buildings, etc. C. The Committee may appoint such joint professional study sub- committees as are deemed necessary. D. The Committee shall review proposed proposals for federal grants prior to submission to the state or federal government and shall submit a written review and recommendation on the various proposals to the Board, providing such review is requested by the Committee members. E. Any in-service workshops excluding orientation days will be planned by the PSC in conjunction with the Administration. F. The length of the school day will be a topic for discussion.