Common use of ADDITIONAL DISCUSSIONS Clause in Contracts

ADDITIONAL DISCUSSIONS. Articles of Agreement are reviewed annually and, if necessary, discussed and modified in working sessions between representatives of the UCEA and of the Board under the provisions of Collective Bargaining. If the Board of Education shall conclude that a change in the current Articles, or new Articles pertaining to the relationship between the teaching staff and the District as defined herein, are necessary or appropriate, such proposed changes or new Articles shall be sent by the Board of Education to the UCEA for its information and consideration after which the "Collective Bargaining" teams will meet and discuss the proposed changes or new Articles and attempt to reach a consensus concerning them. If the UCEA shall conclude that a change in these Articles, or new Articles pertaining to the relationship between the teaching staff and the District, as defined herein are necessary or appropriate, its proposed changes or new Articles shall be sent to the Board of Education for its information and consideration, after which the "Collective Bargaining" teams will meet and discuss the matter and attempt to reach a consensus concerning them. The Board of Education will withhold action on such changes or new Articles for at least 30 days while the Collective Bargaining procedure is taking place. A copy of the Articles of Agreement shall be made accessible to each teacher at the time of the issuance of his or her contract of employment or by September 30.