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Possible Action plan (please add your thoughts and ideas):

1. History- I will add more detail...please leave me your questions. 2. Do Nothing- a case could be built for this...especially given changes coming for APPR...can you really resolve the issues? A. Politically Feasible B. Economically Feasible C. I forgot the third category we need to consider with our options.

3. Plan A - possibly have central office solve with no input from teachers (I think this is addressing how to go about solving the problem not an actual solution) - consider looking at options for hygiene and instrumentality for both 3 and 4. Do we need teacher input to come up with a solution? No we do not need teacher input for the solution although their input could be part of a solution. If we do not include their input that could also be a reason why a solution would not be "politically feasiable" A. Politically Feasible B. Economically Feasible

4. Plan B- collaborative solution among group and central office applying research (I think this is addressing how to go about solving the problem not an actual solution) A. Politically Feasible B. Economically Feasible

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The above PDF is a copy of the contract language regarding daily planning period for both levels. Let me know if you need more contract language. I think that we could make up what we need. FYI I am going to take out the name of the district because of liability reasons. I will create a fictitious name.

Option 1

Do Nothing Option Info:

Three factors might entice the district office officials to maintain the status quo and do nothing regarding this issue.

First, the district office cabinet administration has significantly changed over the past few years. The problems with the teachers began when the director of elementary education was eliminated due to budget cuts. The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction has changed three times in four years. The newest ASI is not an elementary leader and is learning a lot about how the elementary program. In his first year, he needs time to understand the system before he can identify ways to improve the system. Instead of making a quick fix decision, time will help him to realize the depth and complexity of the problem so that the best decision can be made. Because the problems are related to many different facets, a sound decision is necessary.

Second, teachers need guidance with data collection and data driven instruction. New policy changes from NYSED call for our district to reform both of these areas of concern. Because of other policy mandates, it is in the best interest of the district to take time in preparing for the changes so that the teachers concerns are efficiently weaved into the new policy mandates. If we changes things for the teachers now, we may have to change them again to comply with the new policy mandates.

Third, the teachers contract expires in June and the PAC team is already negotiating with district office officials. In the negotiation meetings, all items of contention are being discussed. With time, I believe the bargaining teams will be satisfied with the changes needed to appease teachers while also meeting new state mandates and district expectations.