Presentation Bella

Bella the Building Union
Representative
Susan Samaha
OLPD 5348: Leaders of Human
Resources Administration
Facts
High School Math Teacher
Implementation for PLC in all departments was a result from a year-long
study committee. Responding to inconsistent instruction, lack of grade
level articulation and need for more professional dialog.
Member of building leadership team
Threatens to grieve the concept of PLCs, because she says it undermines
free speech right of teachers to develop their own curriculum.
Frequently disrupts faculty meetings, staff development training and
recently walked out of a planned PD. As she exited she said she didnt
believe the speakers/teachers were expert.
The Union President contacts me and states I havent been responsive to
Bellas concerns or needs. The president asked that I join an outside
Counseling Center with Bella.
Question?
*Which of the following would you do?
A. Report/write up Bella for Harassment?

B. Participate in outside Counseling Center?
C. Coach Bella
D. Fire Bella
E. None of the above (share)
Recommendation
1. Investigate by asking individuals on math team.
2. Contact HR and check any previous documentation of actions
by Bella. Add letter of concern.
3. Invite the president, Bella for a meeting to talk about
concerns, expectation and solutions.
4. Things I would consider: Remove her from leadership team,
get a new union building representative (not in my control),
have a mental health support conversation, observe her
teaching students, meet with Math team to create norms for
their PLCs.
Gather my information
Bring the following:
1. statements from staff

2. documentation of behavior at leadership meeting, walking out of
PD, etc.
3. Teacher Contract
4. SOEI domain 4 (use rubric)
5. Harassment Policy
6. Mental Health brochure incase dealing with something
-Start conversation asking, Do you think your colleagues like working

with you? Focus on getting Bella to see her behavior impacts all staff
in a negative way.
I. AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT
Commitment to a Respectful Climate and Culture
We are committed to:

Trusting one another
Use of collaborative and interest-based processes
Open, honest contributions without fear of retribution
Respect for various points of view
Civility in all of our interactions
Team building and working together as a team.
Open and effective communication
Teacher contract
Standards of Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues and
to the Profession:
The teacher shall show respect for personal dignity and for the diversity
among staff members, and shall resolve matters collegially.
The teacher shall exercise care in expressing views regarding the
professional behavior or conduct of co-workers and/or students.
Statements should be respectful, based on firsthand knowledge and
relevant to the interests of students and programs.
The teacher agrees to carry out the program at the assigned site. When
teachers do not agree with program policies, they shall attempt to effect
change through constructive action within the organization.
Other teachers:
* The teacher has an ethical responsibility to report serious concerns
regarding the conduct of colleagues and/or administrators.
* The teacher has a responsibility to inform colleagues of professional
practice concerns and to support them as needed.
Teacher contract
Standards of Professional Responsibilities:
Collaborates with peers to develop, plan, and implement best

practices based on the needs/abilities of the students and
assesses instructional effectiveness through the Professional
Development Process (PDP).
Participates in continuous staff, team, and individual
professional development.
Contributes to a positive professional work environment (see
Article XII, Working Conditions).
Has not shown any of these three.

Teacher contract
The Importance of Collaborative Working
Relationships
We are committed to working together to do what is

best for students. We share the common goal of
improved student achievement for all and are
dedicated to working with mutual respect, clear and
direct communication, a willingness to learn and a
practice of checking out assumptions before reaching
conclusion. Developing and maintaining a collaborative
relationship requires all parties to act as professional
colleagues who share a common dedication to student
achievement.
Teacher Contract
Can Principals mandate meetings per
week?
Yes! For sites with two (2) preparation times per

day, two (2) of the ten (10) preparation times shall
be used for collaboration. The other preparation
times can be used at the discretion of the teacher
and related services professional.
Teacher contract
Standards of Effective Instruction
Domain 4: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Indicator B: Engages in professional

development and collaboration with
colleagues to promote a productive learning
environment
Participates in professional development
Collaborates with colleagues
iii. Contributes to school and district culture for
learning
SOEI (Requires attention in all three)
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4002
Harassment and Violence Prohibition:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is the policy of the Minneapolis Public
Schools to maintain a learning and working
environment free of harassment and violence.
Definition of Harass & Bully (Merriam-Webster)
To create an unpleasant or hostile situation for

especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or
physical conduct.
One who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening

to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way
vulnerable.
What else would you do?

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Bella the Building Union

A. Report/write up Bella for Harassment?

1. statements from staff

-Start conversation asking, Do you think your colleagues like working

We are committed to:

Collaborates with peers to develop, plan, and implement best

Has not shown any of these three.

We are committed to working together to do what is

Yes! For sites with two (2) preparation times per

Indicator B: Engages in professional

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

To create an unpleasant or hostile situation for

One who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening

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