Common use of Association Days Clause in Contracts

Association Days. A. The Association shall be entitled to twenty (20) Association days to be used by the Association members. The delegation of days shall be the responsibility of the authorized representative of the Association who is an employee of the Board. Substitute costs shall be borne by the Association. B. The Board, recognizing the value of positive labor relations and a collaborative approach to problem solving, agrees to assign the OEA president one (1) period of release time at the middle and high school level, or commensurate release time arranged at the elementary level, in which to fulfill the responsibilities associated with this position. The name of the bargaining union president for the following school year must be supplied to the Deputy Superintendent by April 15. During the scheduling process, administrators will attempt to give priority to the president’s release time. When possible, at the secondary level, release time shall be either at the beginning or end of the school day or adjacent to a conference period. At the elementary level, an equivalent amount of release time will be established by mutual agreement. In the event the president occupies a non-instructional position, an equivalent amount of time afforded to a classroom teacher occupying the position will be permitted. Fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the release time will be reimbursed by the Association. All employees in the bargaining unit will pay an equal share of the cost. Payroll deductions under this section are considered required as a condition of the collective bargaining agreement. The Board will accordingly payroll deduct the appropriate amounts pursuant to the authority set forth in M.C.L.A. 408.477. In addition to the provisions at Section A, the Association President shall be entitled to six (6) full work days for his/her use for Association business. The President may use said day(s) at times s/he may determine and upon proper notice to the administration. The cost of the substitute shall be borne by the Board.

Association Days. ‌ A. The Association shall be entitled to twenty (20) Association days to be used by the Association members. The delegation of days shall be the responsibility of the authorized representative of the Association who is an employee of the Board. Substitute costs and the employees’ retirement shall be borne by the Association. B. The Board, recognizing the value of positive labor relations and a collaborative approach to problem solving, agrees to assign the OEA president one (1) period of release time at the middle and high school level, or commensurate release time arranged at the elementary level, in which to fulfill the responsibilities associated with this position. The name of the bargaining union president for the following school year must be supplied to the Deputy Superintendent or designee by April 15. During the scheduling process, administrators will attempt to give priority to the president’s release time. When possible, at the secondary level, release time shall be either at the beginning or end of the school day or adjacent to a conference period. At the elementary level, an equivalent amount of release time will be established by mutual agreement. In the event the president occupies a non-non- instructional position, an equivalent amount of time afforded to a classroom teacher occupying the position will be permitted. Regarding the release time period, fifty percent (50%) of the salary, one hundred percent (100%) of the retirement costs and fifty percent (50%) of the FICA shall be borne to the Association. Fifty percent (50%) of the cost salary, one hundred percent (100%) of the release time health care costs and fifty percent (50%) of the FICA shall be borne to the Board. The Association will be reimbursed invoiced by the Association. All employees in the bargaining unit will pay an equal share of the cost. Payroll deductions under this section are considered required as a condition of the collective bargaining agreement. The Board will accordingly payroll deduct business office the appropriate amounts pursuant to the authority set forth in M.C.L.A. 408.477. In addition to the provisions at of Section A, the Association President shall be entitled to six (6) full work days for his/her use for Association business. The President may use said day(s) at times s/he may determine and upon proper notice to the administration. The cost of the substitute and shall be borne by the Board. The retirement cost shall be borne by the association.

Association Days. A. The Association shall be entitled to twenty (20) Association days to be used by the Association members. The delegation of days shall be the responsibility of the authorized representative of the Association who is an employee of the Board. Substitute costs and the employees’ retirement shall be borne by the Association. B. The Board, recognizing the value of positive labor relations and a collaborative approach to problem solving, agrees to assign the OEA president one (1) period of release time at the middle and high school level, or commensurate release time arranged at the elementary level, in which to fulfill the responsibilities associated with this position. The name of the bargaining union president for the following school year must be supplied to the Deputy Superintendent or designee by April 15. During the scheduling process, administrators will attempt to give priority to the president’s release time. When possible, at the secondary level, release time shall be either at the beginning or end of the school day or adjacent to a conference period. At the elementary level, an equivalent amount of release time will be established by mutual agreement. In the event the president occupies a non-non- instructional position, an equivalent amount of time afforded to a classroom teacher occupying the position will be permitted. Fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the release time will be reimbursed by the Association. All employees in The Association will be invoiced by the bargaining unit will pay an equal share of the cost. Payroll deductions under this section are considered required as a condition of the collective bargaining agreement. The Board will accordingly payroll deduct business office the appropriate amounts pursuant to the authority set forth in M.C.L.A. 408.477. In addition to the provisions at of Section A, the Association President shall be entitled to six (6) full work days for his/her use for Association business. The President may use said day(s) at times s/he may determine and upon proper notice to the administration. The cost of the substitute and shall be borne by the Board. The retirement cost shall be borne by the association.

Association Days. A. The Association shall be entitled to twenty (20) Association days to be used by the Association members. The delegation of days shall be the responsibility of the authorized representative of the Association who is an employee of the Board. Substitute costs and the employees’ retirement shall be borne by the Association. B. The Board, recognizing the value of positive labor relations and a collaborative approach to problem solving, agrees to assign the OEA president one (1) period of release time at the middle and high school level, or commensurate release time arranged at the elementary level, in which to fulfill the responsibilities associated with this position. The name of the bargaining union president for the following school year must be supplied to the Deputy Superintendent or designee by April 15. During the scheduling process, administrators will attempt to give priority to the president’s release time. When possible, at the secondary level, release time shall be either at the beginning or end of the school day or adjacent to a conference period. At the elementary level, an equivalent amount of release time will be established by mutual agreement. In the event the president occupies a non-non- instructional position, an equivalent amount of time afforded to a classroom teacher occupying the position will be permitted. Regarding the release time period, fifty percent (50%) of the salary, one hundred percent (100%) of the retirement costs and fifty percent (50%) of the FICA shall be borne to the Association. Fifty percent (50%) of the cost salary, one hundred percent (100%) of the release time health care costs and fifty percent (50%) of the FICA shall be borne to the Board. The Association will be reimbursed invoiced by the Association. All employees in the bargaining unit will pay an equal share of the cost. Payroll deductions under this section are considered required as a condition of the collective bargaining agreement. The Board will accordingly payroll deduct business office the appropriate amounts pursuant to the authority set forth in M.C.L.A. 408.477. In addition to the provisions at of Section A, the Association President shall be entitled to six (6) full work days for his/her use for Association business. The President may use said day(s) at times s/he may determine and upon proper notice to the administration. The cost of the substitute and shall be borne by the Board. The retirement cost shall be borne by the association.