Science Experiment Review Panel. The Board and the Union have established a panel that considers disputes raised by staff members concerning the safety and efficacy of scientific experiments and procedures in schools. The panel consists of three laboratory specialists and three science teachers selected by the Union and three science supervisors selected by the Board. The chair will rotate annually between persons designated by the Board and the Union. The panel will consider any dispute brought to its attention in writing and will expeditiously issue a written opinion as to whether and how the disputed experiment or procedure should be conducted. Any use of the disputed experiment or procedure will be goverened by the panel’s opinion, and at least one supervisor, lab specialist and science teacher must concur before the issuance of any opinion. The panel’s opinions will be widely disseminated to appropriate divisions and schools, and will serve as guidelines for similar experiments or procedures. Administrative procedures governing the panel’s operations will be issued by the Chancellor after consultation with the Union.
