10000: Shared Decision Making
10000: Shared Decision Making unanimous Tue, 07/30/2019 - 17:11The Board supports the philosophy of shared decision-making as called for in the District Strategic Plan. Shared decision-making shall support increased student achievement and improvement in the education process. The philosophy of shared decision-making shall be evident in the District through the opportunity for personnel, parents, community members, and students when appropriate, to collaborate in the design and implementation of (1) mission statements, (2) objectives, (3) strategies and action plans, (4) evaluation methods, (5) responses to results of evaluation, and (6) reporting activities.
While fully supporting these collaborative efforts, the Board recognizes its ultimate authority and responsibility for decisions which impact the direction of education in the District.
This policy and related rule will be reviewed by the Board of Education every other year.
10000.1: Site-Based Planning and Shared Decision Making
10000.1: Site-Based Planning and Shared Decision Making holly Mon, 07/22/2019 - 15:05Introduction
The Board of Education recognizes that strategic planning, site-based planning, and school improvement decision-making provide the opportunity for school personnel, parents, community members, and students to collaborate in the development of short and long-range planning. This involvement will promote increased school achievement and improve the educational process.
I. Shared Decision-Making
The District uses a blend of centralized and decentralized decision making. The following chart illustrates decisions that are made at the District and building levels and are provided as examples only. All decisions must be consistent with District policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal mandates and laws.
Educational Services
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STUDENT SERVICES
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● Establish centralized registration procedures to include resident status, program placement, transfer, and withdrawal (5100/5110/5120)
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● Finalize student enrollment, transfer, and withdrawal to include grade level placement and credit transfer
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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● Direct staffing allocation procedures
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● Direct intra-school staff assignments and transfers ● Conduct interviews/ make hiring recommendations ● Conduct performance appraisal ● Develop staffing recommendations to human resources staff ● Communicate employee work calendars ● Schedule and administer building transportation services ● Address student behavior related to both building and District-wide transportation |
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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● Research, write, administer, and conduct the financial accounting and reporting related to District-level (or multi-building level) grants
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● Research, write, administer, and conduct the financial accounting and reporting related to building-level grants (subject to District approval related to accounting and reporting)
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GOVERNANCE
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● Develop and implement the District strategic plan and support buildings with facilitation of site planning ● Develop the academic calendar including school hours and parent/teacher conferences (6020, 6020.1) ● Approve school and community use of school facilities and conduct the related accounting ● Develop and implement policies, procedures and rules ● Develop yearly and long-range budgets ● Determine emergency closing procedures (6020.2) ● Provide and direct system-wide planning for curriculum instruction, assessment, professional learning (6005) ● Identify, implement, and monitor professional learning initiatives (4300.2) ● Develop and implement new teacher induction plan (4105, 4105.1, 4105.2) ● Direct certificated staff & administrator evaluation (4160) ● Develop and revise Indicators of Effective Teaching in ý Instructional Model (6200, 6200.1) ● Direct new administrator and admin intern induction ● Organize and implement District leadership programs ● Direct state accreditation process ● Plans and designs communication strategies to inform the public about district promotion, specific problems or situations |
● Develop and implement the school site plan and facilitate the School Improvement Team
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TECHNOLOGY
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● Provide for integrating technology into instruction |
DATA, ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
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II. District Strategic Planning Team
The Superintendent or designee will appoint a team consisting of administrators, teachers, Board members, parents, students, and community members to serve as the District strategic planning team. Every 5 years the District strategic planning teamwill meet to rewrite the plan to address critical issues.The Superintendent is charged withdetermining the implementation schedule of the action plans for the 5 year Strategic Plan.
III. Site-Based Planning Team
Each school in the District shall have a site-based planning team that meets to write or update the school site plan. The team will be responsible for long-range site planning including the development of the school mission and strategies. The team will also approve action plans and make a recommendation for the implementation of action plans. Each principal’s supervisor will assist the principal and team in the development of the site plan, the implementation of strategies, the collection and analysis of data to evaluate action plans, the relationship of the site plan to the District’s plan, and compliance with District policies. The team will also meet as needed to comply with the school accreditation process. The team will follow the District guidelines and established process for site planning and include administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and/or community members. High schools and middle schools may choose to involve students. Staff members on the team are volunteers and will serve at will. The site-based planning team will be approved by the Superintendent or designee.
IV. School Improvement Team (SIT)
Each school in the District shall have a School Improvement Team that meets a minimum of four times each school year. The SIT will monitor progress on the school site plan and make recommendations on pertinent issues including, but not limited to, calendar, schedules, budget, programming changes, and some staffing decisions. It may be necessary for ad hoc teams to form and meet to develop programs or further develop action plans for implementation. The ad hoc team will then report to the SIT for consideration. The SIT will also meet as needed to review data analysis and comply with the school accreditation process. The SIT will include administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and/or community members. High schools and middle schools may choose to involve students. Each SIT will develop a process to ensure genuine participation and develop the rules for determining who will serve on these teams including the term of service. Meetings will be open to all. Agendas, attendees and minutes of the meetings will be communicated and made available. Staff members on the team are volunteers and will serve at will. Copies of the SIT meeting minutes will be shared with supervisors.
V. Decision Making Process
Different styles of leadership and decision making will be employed when facilitating Strategic Planning Teams, Site-Based Planning Teams and School Improvement Teams.
During Strategic Planning and Site-Based Planning, teams will seek consensus in an affirming environment marked by mutual support and respect. Consensus exists when participants whose support is needed to implement a decision, agree with the decision and express a commitment to support its implementation. If consensus cannot be achieved on a specific issue the administrator may make the necessary interim decisions as they continue to work for consensus.
During School Improvement Team meetings, the principal will seek input from the School Improvement Team by employing a variety of leadership styles including consultative and collaborative (consensus building).
VI. Appeals
In the event the SIT is unable to function effectively the principal (or any three team members) shall report the situation to the building supervisor. The building supervisor will attempt to resolve the situation. In the event the situation is not resolved it shall be presented to the Superintendent or designee for a final decision.