Common use of Program Elimination Clause in Contracts

Program Elimination. When a total educational program is eliminated by action of the Board, contracts of affected members shall be suspended in accordance with the procedures contained in Section H. 3. of this article. Said suspension procedures would include bumping rights when the educational program is a part of the overall academic program (licensure/certification required). For the purposes of this section, a total educational program shall mean all courses contained within or a part of a given discipline, i.e., English, Mathematics, world languages, elementary education, special education, etc. It is understood that when a total program that has been eliminated is to be reinstated such reinstatement would involve the total program that was in existence prior to said elimination. Recall rights as are specified in Section H. 3. of this article, would be available to all affected member(s) whose contracts were suspended and who were previously employed in an educational program that was a part of the academic program of the District. Those members who were employed in the extracurricular area(s) would have recall rights to the activity/responsibility(ies) for which he/she was previously involved. ARTICLE VI - PROFESSIONAL STAFF EVALUATION A qualified, well-trained and highly-motivated staff is essential for the success of all students. A comprehensive and collaborative evaluation system is a means to achieve that end. This teacher evaluation process, based on the Standards for Ohio Educators, is designed to refine teacher practice as well as to acknowledge individual strengths. This can best be achieved in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere where administrators use the Descriptions of Practice to provide specific feedback to support teachers in their professional development. Therefore, the emphasis in evaluation should be on continued improvement and professional growth for all employees. The differences in individuals and in teaching styles are beneficial and should be preserved within reasonable parameters. Also, academic freedom for teachers and differences in educational philosophy must not be inhibited by the evaluation process.