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Remarks/Data Analysis of the Teacher Working Conditions Survey **Section 4.3: __Decision Making__** Decision making committee from kindergarten, first and third grade.
 * Section A** states that teachers do not have a large role in selecting instructional materials and resources; however, we feel that we do have ample input in the selection process.
 * Section B** The working conditions survey last year reflected the mandated participation in inclusion in every classroom, which made teachers feel they were unable to devise their own teaching techniques. This year, we were given the choice of differentiated instruction based on student need.
 * Section C** The survey reflected that we did not play a large role in setting grading and student assessment practices. Assessments are state mandated and most teachers establish their own grading system.
 * Section D** The survey shows only 24% of the teachers feel that we have a large role in determining the content of inservice professional development programs. During the current school year, the teachers have had more of an imput in selection of in service training.
 * Section E** Survey reflected that 0% of our teacher felt that we had a large role in hiring new teachers. This year teachers have been included in the interview process and selection of positions needing to be filled.
 * Section F** Survey reflected that only 22% of our teachers felt that we had a large role in establishing and implementing policies and student discipline. During the current year, we are moving toward being a professional learning community, which makes us all stake holders of all 504 students.
 * Section G** states that only 11% of our teachers felt that we played a large role in deciding how the school budget will be spent. This year our input has been requested in how to spend our aloted funds.



Note: Comparisons are made between BES and other Carteret County schools. Data is from last year 2007-2008. by Ann Nyberg, Pat Summers, Mary Grace Clement
 * Remarks/Data Analysis of the Teacher Working Conditions Survey Section 2: TIME**

There were 5 statements in this area. Statements **"a"** (Teachers have a reasonable class size, affording them time to meet the educational needs of all students.) and **"d"** (School leadership tries to limit the amount of routine administrative paperwork required by teachers.) were not considered areas of significant concern.

1. Section** b: Teachers have time available to collaborate with their colleagues. BES **37%** CC **29% strongly/somewhat agree** BES **46%** CC **66%**
 * Concerns:
 * strongly/somewhat disagree**

This year (2008-2009) an hour of collaborative planning is scheduled weekly after school. It would be better if it could somehow be scheduled during the school day or compensatory time be given for extended working hours. Suggestions were discussed for these ideas.

BES **50%** CC **34% strongly/somewhat agree** BES **37%** CC **58%**
 * 2. Section** e: The non-instructional time provided in my school is sufficient.
 * strongly/somewhat disagree**

The number of non-instructional duties is still overwhelming/time consuming and include but are not limited to:planning, paperwork, conferences, classroom maintenance, etc.

BES **30%** CC **32% strongly/somewhat agree** BES **58%** CC **60%**
 * 3. Section** c: Teachers are protected from duties that interfere with their essential role of educating students.
 * strongly/somewhat disagree**

We need to minimize clerical and banking duties of teachers. Last year they collected money for numerous fund raisers, pictures, field trips, wrapping paper, donations, etc.

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