Teacher's Contract and Salary Schedule 2011-2014

ARTICLE XISTAFF PARTICIPATION IN CURRICULUMIMPLEMENTATION AND REVISIONSECTION 1The advisability of curriculum reVISIOn shall be thoroughly researched by a jointcommittee of the Board (which may include members of the professional staff) and theAssociation. The Teachers shall play an active role in the preparation, implementation andevaluation of curriculum.SECTION 2The procedure for developing new curriculum will include the following:2.1 The appointment from among Teachers who volunteer to a new curricula planningcommittee.2.2 There shall be at least one representative, but not more than two, from each gradelevel for which the curriculum is designed.2.3 At least one member, but not more than two, will be appointed from theadministrative staff.SECTION 3The planning committee will complete a tentative curriculum outline for presentation tothe Board for approval.SECTION 4If approved, the Superintendent will nominate a curriculum writing team for summeremployment, or during the school year on a release time basis, to write and publish thecurriculum. The majority of this team shall have been members of the planning committee.SECTIONSMaterials needed to implement the new curriculum should be made available to theTeachers concerned prior to the start of the new program.SECTION 6The Board will encourage and support in-service training programs to prepare Teachersfor the new curriculum and will consider the use of released time when, in the judgment of theAdministration, it is required for an effective in-service workshop.SECTION 7The advisability of pilot programs rather than full implementation will be considered.{OO362235.DOC Ver. I} 26