Supports and Structures
There is a commitment to fostering and sustaining a culture of respect through supports and structures. In order to be effective, these supports and structures should be embedded throughout the system, visible and accessible to everyone, and seen as fair and equitable.
Examples of supports and structures include, but are not limited to:
| Supports & Structures | Examples |
|---|---|
| Board of Education policies; Human Relations policies | Creating A Positive Work Environment in A Self-renewing Organization |
| Professional growth systems | Professional development, employee orientation, mentoring, training, recognition, support for new and under-performing employees, and professional development plans |
| Collaborative processes | Labor/management collaboration committees, Councils on Teaching and Learning, principal leadership groups, cross functional teams, advisory committees, and Study Circles |
| Diversity training and development initiatives | Diversity Training and Development Team |
| Continuous improvement processes | Baldrige-guided school improvement process |
| Communication processes | Satisfaction and climate surveys, focus groups, community forums, and various feedback reports |
| Dispute resolution activities | Dispute resolution program |
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