INVOLVEMENT IN SLC. The parties recognize the mutual exploration of Site-Based Decision-Making may lead into difficult areas and unforeseen problems. We each take this risk in good faith and with a readiness to examine our own attitudes and behaviors and improve together. So that all parties may have the necessary safeguards and acceptance of the process, the Association and Board have the right to request a slowdown and, in extreme cases, a withdrawal from the joint process. Each side can exercise this option by a formal letter to the other stating the desire to slow down or withdraw, and state the reasons. There will be a "cooling off' period of 60 days during which the sides will meet at least twice to discuss the issue(s), possibly using a third party consultant. If after the 60 day period one party wants to withdraw, the process and the SLC agreement will be considered terminated. The parties agree to engage in the planning of a system to provide incentives for schools that meet specified criteria for school improvement; improved student achievement, decreased suspensions and incidents , engaging parents, improvement of school climate, and other indicators of school success. The parties agree to jointly develop a "Helping New Teachers Succeed", initiative designed to provide mentoring and support for teachers new to the Plainfield school district. In addition to the five-day professional growth experience before the start of the school year, monthly seminars would be conducted.
