ARTICLE 32: PEER ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW PROGRAM
32.1
Preamble
PreambleThe Yucaipa Calimesa Educator's Association and the Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District strive to provide the highest possible quality of education to Yucaipa Calimesa students. In order for students to succeed in learning, teachers must succeed in teaching. Therefore, the parties agree to cooperate in the design and implementation of programs to improve the quality of instruction through expanded and improved professional development and peer assistance.
32.2Joint Committee
Joint CommitteeA.The Joint Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, four (4) permanent classroom teachers, selected by permanent teachers through a process determined by the Association, and three (3) administrators appointed by the District.
The Joint Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, four (4) permanent classroom teachers, selected by permanent teachers through a process determined by the Association, and three (3) administrators appointed by the District. B.The Joint Committee shall establish the internal operational procedures of the Committee, including method for the selection of a Chairperson. Chairpersons shall serve one (1) year terms and shall alternate between teachers and administrators.
The Joint Committee shall establish the internal operational procedures of the Committee, including method for the selection of a Chairperson. Chairpersons shall serve one (1) year terms and shall alternate between teachers and administrators.C.To hold meetings, five (5) of the seven (7) members of the Joint Committee shall be present. When necessary, such meetings may take place during the regular workday, in which event, the teachers who are members of the Committee shall be released from their regular duties without loss of pay. Teacher members of the Committee shall receive an annual stipend of $2,000 for the inaugural year of the program and $1,000 for each year thereafter.
To hold meetings, five (5) of the seven (7) members of the Joint Committee shall be present. When necessary, such meetings may take place during the regular workday, in which event, the teachers who are members of the Committee shall be released from their regular duties without loss of pay. Teacher members of the Committee shall receive an annual stipend of $2,000 for the inaugural year of the program and $1,000 for each year thereafter.D.Action as the Joint Committee shall require an affirmative vote of at least five (5) members.
Action as the Joint Committee shall require an affirmative vote of at least five (5) members. E.The Joint Committee shall be responsible for the following:
The Joint Committee shall be responsible for the following:1.Providing training for Joint Committee members.2.Establishing and implementing a procedure for application and selection of Consulting Teachers and Support Providers.
Establishing and implementing a procedure for application and selection of Consulting Teachers and Support Providers. 3.Providing training for Consulting Teachers.
Providing training for Consulting Teachers.4.Approving staff development and training opportunities developed by the Consulting Teacher before implementation.
Approving staff development and training opportunities developed by the Consulting Teacher before implementation.5.Sending written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the Site Principal/Evaluator.
Sending written notification of participation in the PAR program to the Referred Participating Teacher, the Consulting Teacher, and the Site Principal/Evaluator.6.Developing an appropriate list from the panel of Consulting Teachers for selection by the Participating Teacher.
Developing an appropriate list from the panel of Consulting Teachers for selection by the Participating Teacher. 7.Adopting rules and procedures to affect the provisions of this article. Develop forms necessary for rules and procedures. Adopted rules and procedures shall be consistent with the terms of this agreement, and District Board policies, Administrative regulations and applicable law.
Adopting rules and procedures to affect the provisions of this article. Develop forms necessary for rules and procedures. Adopted rules and procedures shall be consistent with the terms of this agreement, and District Board policies, Administrative regulations and applicable law. 8.Distributing a copy of the adopted rules and procedures to all unit members at the beginning of each school year.
Distributing a copy of the adopted rules and procedures to all unit members at the beginning of each school year. 9.Establishing the meeting schedule for the Joint Committee.
Establishing the meeting schedule for the Joint Committee.10.Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers/Support Providers, and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher/Support Provider from the positions at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher/Support Provider, or for other reasons which best serve the PAR program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee shall meet with the Consulting Teacher/Support Provider to discuss the reasons for the removal.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers/Support Providers, and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher/Support Provider from the positions at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher/Support Provider, or for other reasons which best serve the PAR program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee shall meet with the Consulting Teacher/Support Provider to discuss the reasons for the removal. 11.Reviewing the final report prepared by the Consulting Teacher and make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the Referred Participating Teacher's progress in the PAR program.
Reviewing the final report prepared by the Consulting Teacher and make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the Referred Participating Teacher's progress in the PAR program.12.Developing a budget for the PAR program subject to approval of the Board of Education.
Developing a budget for the PAR program subject to approval of the Board of Education.13.Evaluating the impact of the PAR program in order to make changes to improve the program.
Evaluating the impact of the PAR program in order to make changes to improve the program.14.Establishing the caseload for Consulting Teachers.
Establishing the caseload for Consulting Teachers.15.Committee records shall be maintained in a locked file cabinet in the District Office accessible only by the Committee Chairperson or his/her designee.
Committee records shall be maintained in a locked file cabinet in the District Office accessible only by the Committee Chairperson or his/her designee.F.A Joint Committee member shall neither participate in discussion nor vote on any matter in which he/she has a professional or personal conflict of interest.
A Joint Committee member shall neither participate in discussion nor vote on any matter in which he/she has a professional or personal conflict of interest.32.3Consulting Teachers
Consulting TeachersA.A Consulting Teacher is a permanent credentialed unit member who provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR program. Consulting Teachers shall possess the following qualifications:
A Consulting Teacher is a permanent credentialed unit member who provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR program. Consulting Teachers shall possess the following qualifications:1.At least five (5) years of recent teaching experience including one year as a teacher in the district directly prior to their selection with a minimum of sixty (60) percent of a full time classroom teaching position and at least three (3) consecutive years immediately prior to their assignment as a Consulting Teacher.
At least five (5) years of recent teaching experience including one year as a teacher in the district directly prior to their selection with a minimum of sixty (60) percent of a full time classroom teaching position and at least three (3) consecutive years immediately prior to their assignment as a Consulting Teacher. 2.Demonstrated exemplary teaching ability.3.Extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, teaching strategies, instructional techniques and classroom management strategies necessary to meet the needs of students.
Extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, teaching strategies, instructional techniques and classroom management strategies necessary to meet the needs of students.4.Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.5.Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others. B.Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Board of Education by a vote of the Joint Committee.
Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Board of Education by a vote of the Joint Committee.C.Consulting Teachers shall be selected as follows:
Consulting Teachers shall be selected as follows:1.An announcement of vacancy shall be posted annually throughout the District with an application deadline.
An announcement of vacancy shall be posted annually throughout the District with an application deadline.2.Applicants shall submit application forms to the Joint Committee for the position of Consulting Teacher.
Applicants shall submit application forms to the Joint Committee for the position of Consulting Teacher.3.Applicants shall submit at least three (3) references from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant's ability in both teaching and working with colleagues.
Applicants shall submit at least three (3) references from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant's ability in both teaching and working with colleagues.4.Consulting Teachers shall be selected by a vote of the Joint Committee after a minimum of two (2) representatives of the Committee have conducted a classroom observation. Whenever possible, classroom observations shall be conducted by at least one teacher and one administrator.
Consulting Teachers shall be selected by a vote of the Joint Committee after a minimum of two (2) representatives of the Committee have conducted a classroom observation. Whenever possible, classroom observations shall be conducted by at least one teacher and one administrator.5.The candidates shall be interviewed by the Joint Committee prior to selection as a Consulting Teacher.
The candidates shall be interviewed by the Joint Committee prior to selection as a Consulting Teacher. 6.All applicants shall be notified, in a timely manner, in writing of the decision made by the Joint Committee.
All applicants shall be notified, in a timely manner, in writing of the decision made by the Joint Committee. D.A Consulting Teacher provides assistance to participating teachers in improving instructional performance. This assistance shall typically include:
A Consulting Teacher provides assistance to participating teachers in improving instructional performance. This assistance shall typically include:1.Set and discuss performance goals with the Referred Participating Teachers. Assist in developing an Individual Improvement Plan (IIP).
Set and discuss performance goals with the Referred Participating Teachers. Assist in developing an Individual Improvement Plan (IIP).2.Multiple observations of the Participating Teacher during periods of classroom instruction.
Multiple observations of the Participating Teacher during periods of classroom instruction.3.Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, referring or by other activities, which in their professional judgment, will assist the Participating Teacher.
Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, referring or by other activities, which in their professional judgment, will assist the Participating Teacher.4.Meet and consult with the evaluating administrator who referred the Participating Teacher.
Meet and consult with the evaluating administrator who referred the Participating Teacher.5.Demonstrate good teaching strategies and practices to the Participating Teacher.
Demonstrate good teaching strategies and practices to the Participating Teacher.6.Use school district resources to assist the Participating Teacher.
Use school district resources to assist the Participating Teacher.7.Monitor the progress of the Participating Teacher and maintain a written record.
Monitor the progress of the Participating Teacher and maintain a written record. E.A Consulting Teacher shall be provided a substitute for release time as determined necessary by the Joint Committee in consultation with the Consulting Teacher to fulfill their responsibilities.
A Consulting Teacher shall be provided a substitute for release time as determined necessary by the Joint Committee in consultation with the Consulting Teacher to fulfill their responsibilities.F.Terms shall be staggered to provide continuity and collegial support among Consulting Teachers. For the first year, terms shall be one (1), two(2) or three (3) years. After the second year of the PAR program, an assigned Consulting Teacher shall be eligible for one (1) three (3) year term, and then must serve in the classroom for at least one (1) year before reapplying for the Consulting Teacher position.
Terms shall be staggered to provide continuity and collegial support among Consulting Teachers. For the first year, terms shall be one (1), two(2) or three (3) years. After the second year of the PAR program, an assigned Consulting Teacher shall be eligible for one (1) three (3) year term, and then must serve in the classroom for at least one (1) year before reapplying for the Consulting Teacher position. G.A unit member may not continue serving as a Consulting Teacher if appointed to an administrative position.
A unit member may not continue serving as a Consulting Teacher if appointed to an administrative position. H.The caseload for Consulting Teachers shall be established by the Joint Committee.
The caseload for Consulting Teachers shall be established by the Joint Committee.I.Consulting Teachers shall receive an annual stipend of $3,000 per Referred Participating Teacher and $1,500 per Volunteer Participating Teacher.
Consulting Teachers shall receive an annual stipend of $3,000 per Referred Participating Teacher and $1,500 per Volunteer Participating Teacher.32.4Support Providers
Support ProvidersA.A Support Provider is a classroom teacher who provides assistance to non-permanent teachers pursuant to the Beginning Teacher Support Assistance program. (BTSA)
A Support Provider is a classroom teacher who provides assistance to non-permanent teachers pursuant to the Beginning Teacher Support Assistance program. (BTSA)B.The qualifications and selection process for Support Providers shall be in accordance with section III A, B and C of this article on the Peer Assistance Review Program.
The qualifications and selection process for Support Providers shall be in accordance with section III A, B and C of this article on the Peer Assistance Review Program.C.Unless otherwise indicated, Support Providers shall serve up to a three (3)-year term.
Unless otherwise indicated, Support Providers shall serve up to a three (3)-year term.D.Support Provider training, assistance programs and assignments shall be administered by the District.
Support Provider training, assistance programs and assignments shall be administered by the District. E.Support Providers shall receive an annual stipend of $2,100 per BTSA participant.
Support Providers shall receive an annual stipend of $2,100 per BTSA participant.32.5Participating Teachers
Participating TeachersA.Referred Participating Teachers
Referred Participating Teachers1.A Referred Participating Teacher is a classroom teacher with permanent status who receives an overall evaluation of unsatisfactory.
A Referred Participating Teacher is a classroom teacher with permanent status who receives an overall evaluation of unsatisfactory. 2.The Human Resources Department shall send a copy of the unsatisfactory evaluation to the Joint Committee. A Referred Participating Teacher shall be notified of his/her placement in the PAR program by the Joint Committee.
The Human Resources Department shall send a copy of the unsatisfactory evaluation to the Joint Committee. A Referred Participating Teacher shall be notified of his/her placement in the PAR program by the Joint Committee.3.The Referred Participating Teacher shall meet with the Consulting Teacher no later than the fourth week of the Referred Participating Teacher's work year to develop an improvement plan.
The Referred Participating Teacher shall meet with the Consulting Teacher no later than the fourth week of the Referred Participating Teacher's work year to develop an improvement plan.a.The improvement plan shall include, but not be limited to, the performance goals and objectives to be met based on the unsatisfactory evaluation, and a monitoring schedule.
The improvement plan shall include, but not be limited to, the performance goals and objectives to be met based on the unsatisfactory evaluation, and a monitoring schedule.b.The improvement plan shall include, but not be limited to, specific training activities and classroom observations in the teaching/instructional areas identified as unsatisfactory in the final year's evaluation.
The improvement plan shall include, but not be limited to, specific training activities and classroom observations in the teaching/instructional areas identified as unsatisfactory in the final year's evaluation.4.The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide specific written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic reports to the Joint Committee.
The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide specific written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic reports to the Joint Committee.5.On or before April 1, the Consulting Teacher shall complete a final report of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance in meeting objectives of the improvement plan. The final report shall identify the unsatisfactory areas, the assistance provided to the Referred Participating Teacher, the results of the assistance, and a statement whether the Referred Participating Teacher has satisfactorily achieved the objectives of the improvement plan.
On or before April 1, the Consulting Teacher shall complete a final report of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance in meeting objectives of the improvement plan. The final report shall identify the unsatisfactory areas, the assistance provided to the Referred Participating Teacher, the results of the assistance, and a statement whether the Referred Participating Teacher has satisfactorily achieved the objectives of the improvement plan.6.A copy of the final report shall be provided to the Referred Participating Teacher and to the Joint Committee.
A copy of the final report shall be provided to the Referred Participating Teacher and to the Joint Committee.7.The Consulting Teacher shall continue to provide assistance not to exceed one (1) year to the Referred Participating Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Participating Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may authorize additional assistance beyond the one (1)- year period.
The Consulting Teacher shall continue to provide assistance not to exceed one (1) year to the Referred Participating Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Participating Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may authorize additional assistance beyond the one (1)- year period.8.The final improvement plan report and related documentation shall be made available for placement in the Referred Participating Teacher's personnel file.
The final improvement plan report and related documentation shall be made available for placement in the Referred Participating Teacher's personnel file.B.Volunteer Participating Teachers
Volunteer Participating Teachers1.A Volunteer Participating Teacher is a classroom teacher with permanent status who volunteers to participate in the PAR program. Volunteer Participating Teachers are for peer assistance only, and the Consulting Teacher shall not document any performance review of a Volunteer Participating Teacher. A Volunteer Participating Teacher may terminate his/her participation in the program at any time.
A Volunteer Participating Teacher is a classroom teacher with permanent status who volunteers to participate in the PAR program. Volunteer Participating Teachers are for peer assistance only, and the Consulting Teacher shall not document any performance review of a Volunteer Participating Teacher. A Volunteer Participating Teacher may terminate his/her participation in the program at any time.2.Volunteer Participating Teachers shall be given assistance only after the needs of Referred Participating Teacher(s) have been met.
Volunteer Participating Teachers shall be given assistance only after the needs of Referred Participating Teacher(s) have been met.3.A Volunteer Participating Teacher shall select his/her Consulting Teacher from a list of Consulting Teachers provided by the Joint Committee. A Volunteer Participating Teacher may request a change of his/her Consulting Teacher at any time.
A Volunteer Participating Teacher shall select his/her Consulting Teacher from a list of Consulting Teachers provided by the Joint Committee. A Volunteer Participating Teacher may request a change of his/her Consulting Teacher at any time.4.All communications between the Volunteer Participating Teacher and the Consulting Teacher shall be confidential, and without the written consent of the Volunteer Participating Teacher, shall not be shared with others, including the site administrator(s) and the Joint Committee.
All communications between the Volunteer Participating Teacher and the Consulting Teacher shall be confidential, and without the written consent of the Volunteer Participating Teacher, shall not be shared with others, including the site administrator(s) and the Joint Committee.32.6General Provisions
General ProvisionsA.The PAR program shall expect and strongly encourage a cooperative relationship between the Consulting Teacher and the Principal/Evaluator.
The PAR program shall expect and strongly encourage a cooperative relationship between the Consulting Teacher and the Principal/Evaluator. B.The Participating Teacher shall have the right to representation by the Association to the extent permitted by law.
The Participating Teacher shall have the right to representation by the Association to the extent permitted by law. C.Certificated employees who perform functions as Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, or are members of the Joint Committee shall have the same protection from liability and access to appropriate defenses afforded to other public school employees under the provisions of the California Government Code.
Certificated employees who perform functions as Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, or are members of the Joint Committee shall have the same protection from liability and access to appropriate defenses afforded to other public school employees under the provisions of the California Government Code.D.All PAR proceedings shall be confidential to the extent permitted by law. Materials and improvement plans shall be treated as personnel records and shall be subject to the personnel record exemption
All PAR proceedings shall be confidential to the extent permitted by law. Materials and improvement plans shall be treated as personnel records and shall be subject to the personnel record exemption under the California Public Records Act to the extent permitted by law. Therefore, Joint Committee members and Consulting Teachers may disclose such information only as necessary to administer this article.
E.Any unresolved issue or complaint by unit members arising under this article shall be referred to the Joint Committee for final resolution in lieu of the grievance procedure outlined in Article 5. This paragraph neither expands nor diminishes the unit member's ability to grieve any other article of this Agreement.
Any unresolved issue or complaint by unit members arising under this article shall be referred to the Joint Committee for final resolution in lieu of the grievance procedure outlined in Article 5. This paragraph neither expands nor diminishes the unit member's ability to grieve any other article of this Agreement.F.Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as unit members.
Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as unit members. G.The PAR program is contingent upon continued state funding. Administrative costs shall not exceed statute authorization.
The PAR program is contingent upon continued state funding. Administrative costs shall not exceed statute authorization. H.The PAR budget shall not exceed the designated funds received by the District for the PAR program.
The PAR budget shall not exceed the designated funds received by the District for the PAR program.I.This article on Peer Assistance and Review shall be annually reopened and reviewed by the Association and District.
This article on Peer Assistance and Review shall be annually reopened and reviewed by the Association and District.
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