ARTICLE VIII
Communication Council

Both parties jointly agree to conduct monthly Communication Council meetings, when possible, for the purpose of maintaining ongoing communications and discussing programs and/or issues that affect Teachers in the bargaining unit. This council may also consider exceptions (which are non-precedent setting) to contract language that are requested from schools. The council may also determine its processes for considering such requests. The Communication Council shall consist of at least the CTC Executive Board, the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendents for Instruction and Personnel, and two principals. As a result of recommendations by this council, subcommittees or focus groups consisting of CTC members and administrators will be formed for the purpose of studying and addressing identified areas of concern.