Learning Team vs. Building Committee
| Learning Team | Building Committee | |
| Roles: | – Support learning and instruction – Develop strategies – Student achievement – Professional development – Educational plan – Best practices | – Address members’ concerns regarding conditions of employment – Represent members – Attempt to reach resolutions – Focus on solving school-wide problems |
| Members: | – Membership based on job positions: – Literacy Coach, Math Teacher Leader – Majority are teachers | – Members elect teachers to represent them – Composition defined by the MTEA Constitution – Includes EA Chairperson |
| Other: | – Structure developed by MPS as part of a reform strategy | – Employee Handbook defines purpose and role |