Labor-Management Collaboration
Labor-Management Collaboration 
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February 7, 2011
Baltimore – The contract places a high priority on shared agreement between teacher and principal for all transfers—voluntary and involuntary. Forced placement is possible but it is not the district's current practice, which emphasizes mutual consent.
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February 7, 2011
ABC Unified – The district conducts an evaluation of progress on the strategic plan annually. The superintendent's evaluation by the board of education is also tied to progress on the strategic plan.
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February 7, 2011
Baltimore – Baltimore is currently negotiating a new contract for administrators and hopes to mirror the historic reform shown in the teacher contract.
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February 7, 2011
ABC Unified – The evaluation document for teachers was developed jointly by the teachers and administrators. The Peer Assistance Support System (PASS) is available to struggling teachers and to teachers who request additional support and coaching.
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February 7, 2011
Baltimore – The district and union are piloting a program where schools can modify school working conditions – for example, extend their school day and year – provided there is support from 80 percent of the school staff. Teachers will be compensated for additional hours. The pilot will be expanded to all schools in the 2011-12 school year.
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February 7, 2011
ABC Unified – The Annual PAL (Partnership between Administrators and Labor) Retreat is created jointly by teachers and administrators to provide a shared professional development opportunity. The focus of the retreat is raising student achievement in the district.
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February 7, 2011
ABC Unified – The district has a Charter Agreement that promotes the partnership between labor and management. The goals of the partnership are to work collaboratively in improving student achievement and to enhance the teaching and working environment for teachers, staff, and administrators.
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February 7, 2011
ABC Unified – The district's strategic plan consists of five major directions that are evaluated each year by the community – including teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the board of education. The strategic plan focuses on the involvement of all stakeholders in raising student achievement.
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February 7, 2011
Following are 10 key areas of challenge and opportunity in implementing student-centered principles. For each, we highlight some of the approaches taken by our district presenters.
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February 7, 2011A New Compact for Student Success: The Principles of Student-Centered Labor-Management RelationshipsStatement of Purpose