The Winnipeg School Division
1577 Wall Street East, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 2S5
Telephone: (204) 775-0231
Fax: (204) 772-6464
Email: pclarke@wsd1.org
P.E. CLARKE M.Ed.
Chief Superintendent
January 19, 2016
Mr. Nathan Martindale, President
Winnipeg Teachers’ Association
202-2639 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P7
Dear Mr. Martindale,
Re: Letter of Understanding – Department Heads / Team Leaders
The following sets out the understanding reached between the Winnipeg School Division and the Winnipeg Teachers’ Association, regarding an Elementary School Leadership Model.
Plan:
Based on student enrolment, N-6 schools will receive specified funds for release time of teachers to provide educational leadership within their schools.
Within the context of the school organizational structure, as approved by the Superintendent of Schools, the principal may provide release time to a person or persons who will assist in the improvement of instructional programs and organization of the school.
Release time can be provided for the following areas:
Improvement of Instruction
- leadership and assistance in the determination of professional development needs with the team and the coordinating of inservice programs;
- assistance in the review of programs/curricula.
Organization
- participation in the school structure(s) established to obtain input on planning, goal setting and school organization including the development of school policies and procedures;
- coordination of the activities of the team;
- assistance in the preparation and allocation of the school instructional budget.
Teacher Release Time
|
School Student Count |
Number of Teacher Release Days |
|
0-199 |
8 |
|
200-299 |
12 |
|
300-399 |
16 |
|
400-499 |
20 |
|
500-600 |
24 |
Yours sincerely,
Pauline Clarke
Chief Superintendent
This will confirm the Association’s agreement with the understanding set forth in the above letter as of this 19th day of January, 2016
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