Common use of ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, Board authorizes the following rightsWLEA: A. Special conferences for important matters will To use the inter-school mail and email systems in the school’s offices to distribute Association bulletins, newsletters, or other circulars. Members’ mailboxes may be arranged between identified with the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payAssociation’s professional insignia. B. The Association shall be provided Consistent with bulletin board space for Board building and equipment use policy, to use, at no charge, Board owned facilities and equipment, including but not limited to, meeting rooms, computers, duplication equipment, audio-visual equipment, fax machines, Internet and email terminals and other technology as may become available within the purpose duration of posting Association materialsthis agreement. These bulletin boards All expendable supplies will be designated furnished in this regard by building principalsthe Association. The Association shall also have use of said facilities and equipment will not interfere with the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification normal operations of the building principalschool(s); however, such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to Bargaining Unit Members may use school facilities equipment in accordance with board policy for meetings as purposes related to their position at any time so long as the intended this use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers C. To use bulletin boards in teacher lounges or workrooms to disseminate information to members. D. To allow building representatives to call meetings of Association members within the building but not during teachers’ normal working hours or in conflict with other scheduled meetings. E. To use the telephones in any building to carry out WLEA business. Any fees or toll call charges shall be reimbursed to the Board by the Association. These calls are not to be made at a time that interferes with duties assigned by the Board and Administration. Use of the telephone will not interfere with the teachers’ normal duties or with normal office operations. F. During the regular school day, the President or Vice-President of the Association shall be permitted to visit any school building to discuss special problems of Bargaining Unit Members. These visits shall create minimal interference with the Bargaining Unit Member’s or their designees the President’s regular teaching duties. G. To be provided with copies of current Board agendas, minutes, financial reports, appropriations, budget, and training and experience grids upon specific request by the President of the Association. These shall have be provided as soon as possible after the opportunity request is made in writing. One request for the routine agendas, etc., per year is acceptable. Requests are to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policybe made to the Treasurer of the Board. The Board Policy Manual will be available electronically. H. To meet, if requested by the Association, for no more than one hour, for a WLEA general membership meeting when any district-wide in-service day is scheduled. The Association hour provided shall be credited with a total within the normal work day of eight the staff. I. Two (8) days to be used by the officers or agents 2) members of the Association will be granted a thirty (30) minute block to bona fide Association business; such use to be at meet with new hires on the discretion day of the Association as provided herein. 1new teacher orientation. The two (2) Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions members shall not be considered a violation of receive additional compensation for this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displacedtime. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 A. The Association shall have, is encouraged to make its views known to the Board relative to personnel policies. Employees are encouraged to participate in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statutea free and open exchange of ideas and opinions without fear of any form of reprisal. B. Upon request, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between Board shall provide to the Association President official financial reports, official meeting minutes and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties agendas, as well as payroll, wage and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings benefit data pertaining to be during participating bargaining unit members’ . Under normal scheduled hourscircumstances, such members this information will be released provided within ten (10) business days from receipt of a written request from the Association. If there is to be a charge for this information, the purpose amount of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards charges will be designated by building principals. The made known to the Association shall also have prior to processing the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsinformation request. C. The Association Board shall insure that each newly appointed employee receives sufficient information to acquaint him/her with the operations of the department to which the employee is assigned. Employees shall also be advised as to employee benefits and responsibilities and Board of Education policies, and such other appropriate information as they may need or request. The latter requirement shall have been satisfied by the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as Board supplying each employee with a copy of this Agreement, by posting Board policies on the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functionsCISD web site, violate school policy, or increase personnel costsand by distribution of an employee handbook. D. The Association shall have the right be credited with five (5) days each year to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, used by officers or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be benefit all Bargaining Unit Members, the choice of activities which benefit all members is at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1Association. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2advance. The Association will provide payment further agrees that such days shall not be used to support or to participate in any strike or other illegal activity. Should a substitute be necessary, the Association agrees to pay for the cost of the substitute employee on all daysand, if a substitute cannot be obtained, the Superintendent (or designee) may deny the absence. 3E. The Association shall advise the Board, in writing, of the names of all Association Representatives (and their alternates) and officers within ten (10) days of their election or appointment. The Board shall not be required to recognize or deal with any employee as a representative of the Association other than those designated in the manner described above. F. The Association may designate alternate Representative(s) who will represent employees only in the absence of a regular Representative. G. Association Representatives shall represent the bargaining unit members and shall be authorized to resolve grievances and other matters on behalf of such bargaining unit members in any step of the grievance procedure provided herein. Any employee scheduled to work on grievances and matters resolved with the Board or its representatives shall be final and binding upon the employees, the Association and the Board. H. All grievance procedures and grievance investigations by the Association will be conducted during times which do not interfere with the employees' assigned duties. It is understood and agreed that if at any time, and by mutual agreement with the Board, such leave procedures are handled within the time of normal assigned duties, the employees involved shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime)suffer no loss of pay. I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, Within two (Minor modification in job description excepted2) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered weeks after a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The member is hired, the Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association President (or his/her designee) of a the name of the new said hire in writing which includes rate of payemployee, stephis/her assignment, and the employee’s date of hire, and positionhire into the bargaining unit. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, Board authorizes the following rightsWLEA: A. Special conferences for important matters will To use the inter-school mail and email systems in the school’s offices to distribute Association bulletins, newsletters, or other circulars. Members’ mailboxes may be arranged between identified with the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payAssociation’s professional insignia. B. The Association shall be provided Consistent with bulletin board space for Board building and equipment use policy, to use, at no charge, Board owned facilities and equipment, including but not limited to, meeting rooms, computers, duplication equipment, audio-visual equipment, fax machines, Internet and email terminals and other technology as may become available within the purpose duration of posting Association materialsthis agreement. These bulletin boards All expendable supplies will be designated furnished in this regard by building principalsthe Association. The Association shall also have use of said facilities and equipment will not interfere with the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification normal operations of the building principalschool(s); however, such request shall not be unreasonably denied. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to Bargaining Unit Members may use school facilities equipment in accordance with board policy for meetings as purposes related to their position at any time so long as the intended this use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers C. To use bulletin boards in teacher lounges or workrooms to disseminate information to members. D. To allow building representatives to call meetings of Association members within the building but not during teachers’ normal working hours or in conflict with other scheduled meetings. E. To use the telephones in any building to carry out WLEA business. Any fees or toll call charges shall be reimbursed to the Board by the Association. These calls are not to be made at a time that interferes with duties assigned by the Board and Administration. Use of the telephone will not interfere with the teachers’ normal duties or with normal office operations. F. During the regular school day, the President or Vice-President of the Association shall be permitted to visit any school building to discuss special problems of Bargaining Unit Members. These visits shall create minimal interference with the Bargaining Unit Member’s or their designees the President’s regular teaching duties. G. To be provided with copies of current Board agendas, minutes, financial reports, appropriations, budget, and training and experience grids upon specific request by the President of the Association. These shall have be provided as soon as possible after the opportunity request is made in writing. One request for the routine agendas, etc., per year is acceptable. Requests are to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policybe made to the Treasurer of the Board. The Board Policy Manual will be available electronically. H. To meet, if requested by the Association, for no more than one hour, for a WLEA general membership meeting when any district-wide in-service day is scheduled. The Association hour provided shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by within the officers or agents normal work day of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided hereinstaff. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 A. The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between Board and the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings agree to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payparticipate in good faith negotiations as provided herein. B. The Association Professional licensed teachers shall be provided have the right to form, join, or assist professional Teacher’s organizations, and to participate in professional negotiations with bulletin board space for the purpose Board through representatives of posting Association materialstheir own choosing. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association Professional licensed teachers shall also have the right to use refrain from any or all of these activities. This shall not be construed to limit the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification rights and responsibilities of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsprofessional licensed teachers. C. The Board shall continue to refuse to discourage or deprive or coerce any professional licensed teacher in the benefit of any rights conferred by the laws of Illinois of the Constitution of Illinois and the United States. The Board will refuse to penalize against any professional licensed teacher with respect to hours, wages, terms or conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, his/her participation in any activities of the Association or collective professional negotiations with the Board, or his/her institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any term or condition of employment. D. No licensed personnel shall in any way be discriminated against or in any way adversely treated by the Association because of non-membership in the Association. E. The Association and its authorized representative shall have the right to use school buildings with the prior approval of the Superintendent or designee at all reasonable hours for meeting, provided that when special custodial service is required, the Board may charge the Association for this service. F. With the approval of the Superintendent or designee, duly authorized representatives of the Association and their affiliates shall be permitted to transact all official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupts normal school operations. G. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school and equipment, including typewritersbut not limited to computers, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, photo copiers and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at reasonable times when such equipment is not otherwise in use provided that this shall not interfere with nor or interrupt normal school operationoperations. G. The officers H. Association members shall be able to leave their respective school building fifteen (15) minutes early prior to the end of their workday to attend Association meetings provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt school operations. I. Authorized representatives of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity right to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policypost notices of activities and matters of Association concern on Association bulletin boards which shall be provided for the Association in each building. Such boards shall be of reasonable size and placed in an accessible location. H. J. The Association may use the District mail service and Teachers’ mailboxes and electronic media for communications to Teachers. A copy of all materials will be provided at the same time to the Building Principal. K. The Association through the provisions of the Professional Agreement believes that agreements will be reached and disagreements will be settled so as to preclude strikes or any other form of concerted work stoppage. Therefore, during the time the provisions of this Agreement are in effect, the Association will not engage in or encourage or support any strike, slow-down or other concerted refusal to render full and complete services in the school district or to engage in or support any activity whatsoever which would disrupt in any manner the operation of the schools. L. Nothing in this Agreement shall be credited with binding upon either party that is or becomes a total violation of eight State or Federal law. M. The President(s) shall be granted release time to attend to Association duties and responsibilities. The President shall be given full time release from the teacher workday or, in the case of two (8) days 2) Co-Presidents, release time shall be split to be used by equal 1.0 FTE. In addition, when the officers or agents President/Co-Presidents of the OEA have completed their term of service, they will return to an equivalent teaching position. N. The Board shall allow members of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1attend national, state or local conventions, meetings, conferences or trainings. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6cost of substitutes. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION Section 1 The Association MAEA shall have, in addition have the right to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, use school buildings for meetings under the following rightsterms: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative The intended use of the Employer upon request of either partyschool facilities shall not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of If there is a conflict, the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should Superintendent makes the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payfinal judgment. B. The Association Requests for use of school facilities for meetings shall be provided with bulletin board space for made to the purpose of posting Association materialsschool principal, Superintendent or designee. These bulletin boards will This request must be designated by building principals. made three (3) days prior to the meeting. C. The Association MAEA and its representatives shall also have the right to use the school mails facilities between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. D. The Association shall be responsible for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear, and for the conduct and discipline of those attending. Fire and safety regulations must be followed at all times. E. These meetings cannot be political or religious in nature without Board approval. Section 2 The Association shall have the right to distribute Association material post national, state, and local educational newsletters, information relating to the programs of the NEA-MEA, and MAEA; and notices pertaining to the MAEA, such as notices of meetings, elections, appointments, and social activities. At least one bulletin board in each school shall be designated by the building principal for this purpose. In addition, the MAEA may use the inter-school mail service and teacher mailboxes for distributing the above materials, upon the notification of to the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e.distributed. However, millage proposalsthe Association's internal political materials (on the local, ballot items. C. state, or national levels) shall be considered allowable. The Association MAEA shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other typewriters and duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with preparing such notices, upon first notifying the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. principal when the equipment is not otherwise in use. In addition, the MAEA President may use such equipment under the previously outlined provisions in the building in which assigned to teach. The Association shall pay for the school the cost of all materials and supplies incidental incident to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costsuse. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. A. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association MAEA shall be credited with a total of eight twenty (8) 20) days for each year of the Agreement to be used by the teachers who are officers or agents of the Association to bona fide while acting in their official capacities. Such days may also be used by the Association business; such use to be for processing of grievances and, at the discretion of the Association as provided hereinAssociation, may also be used by the grievant. During a multi-year Agreement such days may be granted at any time during the Agreement term but unused days may not be carried over beyond the end of the current Agreement term. 1. B. The Association MAEA agrees to notify the Board no less than fortytwenty-eight four (4824) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. Less than twenty-four (24) hours shall be on the approval of the Superintendent (or designee). 2C. The MAEA further agrees to attempt to limit the requests for any one (1) teacher to insure continuity in the classroom. D. The MAEA and the Board will alternate payment of a substitute teacher. The Association MAEA will provide payment of indemnify the substitute employee on all Board for the even numbered days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. Section 4 The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information requested concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6grievance. The Administration shall make available to the MAEA President the packet of information that is provided to members of the Board prior to Board meetings, excluding information that is not required to be disclosed to the public by law. The MAEA President shall pick up this packet of information at the Board of Education offices. The packet shall be made available to the MAEA President at the same time it is provided to Board members. L. Within ten Section 5 The Superintendent and Association representatives shall have the opportunity to meet at a minimum of once every three (103) working days months for the Employer shall notify the Association purpose of a new said hire in writing which includes rate discussing issues of pay, step, date of hire, and positionconcern to either party. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The In order to facilitate the administration of this Agreement, the Association shall have, in addition to other rights and responsibilities expressly set forth or herein and provided by statute, the following rightsrights and responsibilities: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the The association may use designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hoursbulletin boards, such members will be released or sections thereof, for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss giving notice of payAssociation activities. All materials shall bear the name of the Association and the name of the person authorizing the posting thereof. No Association materials of any kind shall be displayed on or about the physical facilities of the employer except on the designated bulletin boards and no displayed material shall be derogatory to the employer or to any employee. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association Associations shall have the right to use school building facilities for meetings on the basis of scheduled the building for said meetings on the same basis as other community organizations within the school district, as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly Association has a current Contract with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel coststhe Employer. D. C. The Association Association, upon request and subject to scheduling by the Employer, shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipmentcomputers, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machinesconnectivity, and other related equipment within the following guidelines: A. Portable technology (i.e. laptops, tablets, etc.) may be used off school premises for school-related purposes. No other equipment shall be moved from school premises without approval. B. No such equipment shall be used for any election campaign purposes. a. The Associations shall pay the cost of materials, supplies, and damages to the equipment incident to such use. b. The Association shall save and hold the Employer harmless for any and all types expense or liability whatsoever arising out of audiovisual the preparations and/or use of any such equipment and/or materials. D. The Association may use employee mailboxes and/or Employee’s district email in each school building to distribute Association materials. The Association shall save and hold the Employer harmless for Association meetings any and all expense and liability whatsoever arising out of the use of mailboxes or in connection with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilitymaterials distributed thereby. E. The Association shall pay for promptly notify the cost Employer in writing the names of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and its officers, which notice shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costsremain in effect until superseded by as new written notice. F. After notifying The Association agrees that is will in good faith cooperate with the Principal’s officeEmployer in attempting to assure that provisions of this Agreement are complied with and that it will not directly or indirectly encourage, duly authorized representatives permit, or cause and concerted work stoppage, slowdown, strike, or other interference with the day-to-day operations of the Employer. The Associations has been granted valuable benefits under this Agreement by the Employer, including but not limited to, the collection of the Association’s dues, and the use of certain Employer facilities. In considerations of such benefits and to make meaningful the Association’s covenant, if the Association materially violates this section, the Employer, in addition to any legal or representatives of the state and national levelsequitable rights which it may have, shall be permitted have the right to transact official suspend or terminate any or all benefits granted the Association business on school property provided that under this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationagreement. G. The officers Except by the express agreement of the Employer, the performance of the duties of an employee shall not be interrupted for the purpose of conducting and Association activities whatsoever, provided, however, that this provision shall not prevent the authorized representative of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited from having reasonable contact with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion members of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees shall be necessary to notify ascertain that the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life terms of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Associationare being observed. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION Section 1 The Association MAEA shall have, in addition have the right to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, use school buildings for meetings under the following rightsterms: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative The intended use of the Employer upon request of either partyschool facilities shall not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of If there is a conflict, the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should Superintendent makes the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payfinal judgment. B. The Association Requests for use of school facilities for meetings shall be provided with bulletin board space for made to the purpose of posting Association materialsschool principal, Superintendent or designee. These bulletin boards will This request must be designated by building principals. made three (3) days prior to the meeting. C. The Association MAEA and its representatives shall also have the right to use the school mails facilities between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. D. The Association shall be responsible for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear, and for the conduct and discipline of those attending. Fire and safety regulations must be followed at all times. E. These meetings cannot be political or religious in nature without Board approval. Section 2 The Association shall have the right to distribute Association material post national, state, and local educational newsletters, information relating to the programs of the NEA-MEA, and MAEA; and notices pertaining to the MAEA, such as notices of meetings, elections, appointments, and social activities. At least one bulletin board in each school shall be designated by the building principal for this purpose. In addition, the MAEA may use the inter-school mail service and teacher mailboxes for distributing the above materials, upon the notification of to the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e.distributed. However, millage proposalsthe Association's internal political materials (on the local, ballot items. C. state, or national levels) shall be considered allowable. The Association MAEA shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph copy machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machinesprinters, and all types of audiovisual equipment computers for Association meetings with preparing such notices, upon first notifying the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. principal when the equipment is not otherwise in use. In addition, the MAEA President may use such equipment under the previously outlined provisions in the building in which assigned to teach. The Association shall pay for the school the cost of all materials and supplies incidental incident to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costsuse. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. A. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association MAEA shall be credited with a total of eight twenty (8) 20) days for each year of the Agreement to be used by the teachers who are officers or agents of the Association to bona fide while acting in their official capacities. Such days may also be used by the Association business; such use to be for processing of grievances and, at the discretion of the Association as provided hereinAssociation, may also be used by the grievant. During a multi-year Agreement such days may be granted at any time during the Agreement term but unused days may not be carried over beyond the end of the current Agreement term. 1. B. The Association MAEA agrees to notify the Board no less than fortytwenty-eight four (4824) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. Less than twenty-four (24) hours shall be on the approval of the Superintendent (or designee). 2C. The MAEA further agrees to attempt to limit the requests for any one (1) teacher to insure continuity in the classroom. D. The MAEA and the Board will alternate payment of a substitute teacher. The Association MAEA will provide payment of indemnify the substitute employee on all Board for the even numbered days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. Section 4 The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information requested concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6grievance. The Administration shall make available to the MAEA President the packet of information that is provided to members of the Board prior to Board meetings, excluding information that is not required to be disclosed to the public by law. The MAEA President shall pick up this packet of information at the Board of Education offices. The packet shall be made available to the MAEA President at the same time it is provided to Board members. L. Within ten Section 5 The Superintendent and Association representatives shall have the opportunity to meet at a minimum of once every three (103) working days months for the Employer shall notify the Association purpose of a new said hire in writing which includes rate discussing issues of pay, step, date of hire, and positionconcern to either party. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 A. The College agrees to furnish the Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rightsinformation upon request: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between (1) Directory (in current form) of all personnel in the unit. The College shall notify the Association President of new employees and the designated representative their job titles by giving it a quarterly list of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two same. (2) representatives Updates and changes in the College Regulations Manual as they are adopted. (3) Prior to the commencement of negotiations and for use during negotiations, the current title and salary of each employee in the negotiating unit. (4) Job opportunities within the College, including title and minimum salary, prior to closing date for receipt of applications and in accordance with applicable College regulations. Job descriptions shall be available on request from the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose Director of attending such conferences without loss of payHuman Resources. B. The Duly authorized representatives of the Association, as certified to the Director of Human Resources, by the President of the Association and who are employed at the College, shall be provided permitted time to transact official Association business on College property so long as it is on non-work time (such as "lunch" time) and so long as there shall be no interruption with bulletin board space for normal College operations or student activities and so long as there is no interference with the purpose work time of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification other members of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsbargaining unit. C. (1) The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costspost notices concerning official Association business on a designated Bulletin Board. D. The Association (2) A copy of any material to be posted shall be made available for prior inspection by the Department Head or designee, who shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types disapprove the posting of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilitythat material. E. The Association (3) Any item posted shall pay indicate the person responsible for posting of the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and item. All items so posted shall be responsible for proper operation and care the responsibility of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. (4) The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties material posted shall be in good taste and, no material, notices, or announcements which are similar violate the provisions of this section shall be posted, and if posted, shall be removed. D. Whenever the College feels it necessary to conduct a negotiating session, conference, or identical to meeting, during the normal work hours, and the attendance of a member of the bargaining unit employees is required, said individual shall suffer no loss of pay. There shall be no compensation for negotiations or any other conference or meeting held at any other time. The College shall have the right to unilaterally establish negotiating sessions during working hours. E. What is contained in this Agreement shall be for the exclusive use of the Association. F. The Executive Committee, to a maximum of three (3) employees, may be granted up to one (1) hour per month for the purpose of conducting meetings during work hours so long as approval is received from the appropriate Department Head. One hour per month between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and such functions 4:00 p.m. shall not be considered a violation reserved for the conduct of this AgreementAssociation business including Association meetings, so long as no fullthis is consistent with the needs of the College and approved by the Department Head. Every effort shall be made to relieve members of their responsibilities during this one-time bargaining hour period with the understanding that should the needs of the College dictate, unit positions are displaced. K. members may be called from this activity or meeting to perform services for the College. The Employer agrees to furnish Association shall communicate its desire to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning Department Head to reserve this one-hour at least one week in advance. The Department Head shall have the financial resources right to request that the one-hour period be changed as dictated by exceptional needs of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6College. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Each year the Association shall be credited with a total of fifteen (15) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. The Union will reimburse the Board for the sub on the odd numbered days after 10 days and retirement of the employee for all days. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Employer no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave. Such forty-eight (48) hour notice requirement may be waived by the Employer. 2. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day. This pay is not to include any overtime the employee may have been scheduled to work. B. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ ' normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. C. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space boards for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsdistributed. C. D. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. E. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual audio- visual equipment for Association meetings with upon first notifying the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilityprincipals when the equipment is not otherwise in use. E. F. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly G. Duly authorized representatives of the Association, Association or representatives of the state and national levels, levels shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationoperations. G. H. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, discuss upon request, request any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may shall not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during transferred to individuals employed by the life of District not covered by this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the AssociationAgreement. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to Supervisors not in the bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation regularly perform any work of this Agreement, so long as no full-time other employees in the bargaining unit positions are displacedunless an emergency or training situation occurs, and/or when a substitute is not readily available. Emergency shall be defined as an unforeseen combination of circumstances that results in an urgent need. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association PresidentAssociation, MEA Uniserv Directorin response to reasonable requests, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information District, subject to FOIA. Information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6shall be provided at no cost. L. The Employer shall inform all new employees that the payment of dues or the service fee is a condition of employment. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with outside regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costshours consistent with Board policy regarding public use of these facilities. D. B. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, may post notices of its activities and all types matters of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval concern on staff bulletin boards and scheduling availabilitydepartmental bulletin boards. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized C. Elected representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property during non-duty hours, provided that this shall not interfere with nor or interrupt normal school operationoperations. D. The Association may use school inter-district mail service for communication to others. E. No bargaining unit member shall be disciplined without just cause. F. A bargaining unit member shall have prior notification of any meeting when disciplinary action beyond verbal reprimand can be reasonably expected. G. The officers A bargaining unit member shall be entitled, at the request of the bargaining unit member, to have present a representative of the Association or their designees during any meeting with administration where disciplinary action can reasonably be expected. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall have be taken with respect to the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policybargaining unit member until such representative of the Association is present. H. The Association member shall be credited entitled to the full rights of citizenship and no lawful Association, religious, or political activities of any member or lack thereof shall be grounds for any discipline or discrimination with respect to the professional employment of such member. I. Members will have the right to review the contents of their records and files excluding recommendations obtained at the time of hiring and to have a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents representative of the Association accompany him/her to bona fide Association business; such use to review. Reviews will be conducted at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish times convenient to the Association Presidentadministration, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within but no later than ten (10) working days from the Employer date of request. In the event that the district receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the personnel file(s) of any bargaining unit member(s), the District shall notify the Association bargaining unit member. The bargaining unit member will be provided an opportunity to review the contents before the release of the information. J. No material, originating after initial employment will be placed in his/her personnel file unless the member has had an opportunity to review the material. Unsigned or anonymous communications will not become a part of a new said hire personnel file. K. No action will be taken on any complaint against a member unless the complaint is in writing which includes rate and signed by the complainant. L. The member may submit a written notation within ten (10) working days of pay, step, date knowledge of hire, material regarding any material including complaints and positionthe same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question. M. The Employer agrees When a member is requested to provide each employee with a copy sign material placed in the file, such signature shall be understood to indicate his/her awareness of the negotiated agreementmaterial but shall not be interpreted to mean agreement with the content of the material. N. Under normal circumstances a system of progressive discipline will be followed that would consist of: Verbal warning or reprimand by appropriate supervisor Written warning or reprimand by appropriate supervisor Suspension with or without pay Dismissal It is understood that a violation may be so significant that the disciplinary action required may involve skipping one or more of these steps to reach the appropriate level of disciplinary action.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall haveA. Official representatives of the Association, in addition pursuant to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statuteState Law, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between granted administrative leave without loss of pay in accordance with the Association President and the designated representative provisions of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two N.J.S.A. 40A:14-177. B. Two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will authorized Association Representatives shall be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences excused without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space pay from their normal duties to participate in negotiations for the purpose renewal of posting Association materialsthis Agreement or the execution of a new agreement with the BOFC. These bulletin boards will Such representatives shall attend negotiations sessions, if on duty, in the appropriate uniform and be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have available for duty in the right to use event the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsneed arises. C. Copies of all disciplinary charges or written notices of disciplinary action against any member or non-member unit employee shall be furnished to the President or Shop Xxxxxxx of the Association within seventy-two (72) hours of the presentation of charges, or as soon thereafter as practical. D. The Association will be responsible for acquainting its members with the provisions of this Agreement, and shall be responsible insofar as possible for the adherence to the terms of this Agreement by such members, and the Association recognizes that the conditions set forth in this Article shall be subject to the mission of the BOFC. E. Employees shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as request the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The presence of a representative of the Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, in any and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association investigative, meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental or discussions, which might lead to such use and disciplinary action. Employees shall be responsible given prior written notice of the reason for proper operation and care of all any such equipmentmeeting or interview, including repair costsexcept when such prior notice would impede an investigation. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized Authorized representatives of the Association, whose names shall be filed in writing with the BOFC, or representatives of the state and national levelstheir designee, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property visit any fire facility within Gloucester Township Fire District No. 6 for the purpose of processing or investigating grievances, provided that this prior approval has been secured from the appropriate authority designated by the BOFC in writing to perform such task, on condition that such prior approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Only three (3) authorized Association representatives, who shall be limited to an Attorney, President of the Local and/or Shop Xxxxxxx, shall be granted such permission. The Association representative shall not interfere with nor interrupt the normal school operationconduct of work within the fire facility. G. The officers In addition to the foregoing, one (1) representative delegate of the Association or their designees shall have be granted administrative leave, once per annum, to attend a labor convention. In addition to the opportunity time at the convention, the delegate will be granted reasonable travel time from and to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policythe convention. Request for this be given to the appropriate authority designated by the BOFC within thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such leave. H. The Association shall be credited with In addition to the foregoing, if the State Delegate is elected from this bargaining unit, the Delegate will receive a total maximum of eight sixty (8) days 60) hours leave annually without loss of pay to be used attend the monthly State meeting. In order to receive said leave, the Delegate must give the appropriate authority designated by the officers or agents BOFC a minimum of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to two (2) weeks prior written notice and must be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such the day and time of the state monthly meeting. In the event of an emergency meeting, the two (not including overtime)2) weeks prior written notice may be waived by the BOFC. I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially alteredA mutually agreed IAFF insignia, or increasedno larger than 5” by 5”, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance displayed on both side windows on Fire District 6 apparatus. However, no other IAFF stickers, logos shall be present on BOFC property or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6BOFC uniforms. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 22.01 The Board authorizes the Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following sole and exclusive rights: A. Special conferences To use the facilities of any building for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative meetings, without fee, upon notification of the Employer upon request administrator in charge of either partysuch building. Such meetings will normally Permission to use such facilities shall be between at least two given as long as it does not interfere with any previously authorized and scheduled activity (2ex. student contact time) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and placesin said building. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space responsible for any additional custodian cost involved in the purpose use of posting Association materialsthe building (i.e.: cleanup, overtime). B. To use Board of Education-owned equipment. These bulletin boards Building Administrator shall be notified prior to the use of Board-owned equipment. Any expendable supplies such as duplication and typing paper, envelopes, duplicating masters and stencils, will be designated supplied by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to Association. C. To use the school mails email and/or internet in the schools’ offices to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e.bulletins, millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policynewsletters, or increase personnel costsother circulars. D. The Association To use bulletin boards in teacher lounges or workrooms to disseminate information to members. Bulletin boards, email and/or internet service shall have not be used for the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types distribution of audiovisual equipment campaign materials for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilityindividuals seeking public office. E. The To use telephones in any building to carry out Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and business. Any fees or toll call charges shall be responsible for proper operation reimbursed to the Board by the Association. These calls are not to be made at a time that interferes with duties assigned by the Board of Education and care of all such equipment, including repair costsAdministration. F. After notifying To allow representatives to call meetings of Association members within the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of building outside the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationday. G. The officers To allow the President of the Association or their designees his/her designated official to visit schools. Upon his/her arrival he/she shall have notify the opportunity Principal of his/her presence. Visits that are made to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policydiscuss special problems to teachers must be arranged mutually in advance with the Principal. The visits to the schools must not interfere with duties assigned by the Board of Education and Administration. H. 22.02 The Association will be provided with: A. Copies of all Board of Education agenda, minutes and financial reports upon specific request to the Superintendent by the President of the Association and at public’s cost. B. Copies of the following forms: appropriations, budget, and training and experience grids. Such copies shall be credited with given to the President of the Association upon specific request to the Superintendent and at the public’s cost. C. Upon request to the Superintendent, a total place on the agenda of eight (8) days all regular Board of Education meetings to be used by the officers or agents Association to communicate with the Board. 22.03 NEOEA day will be one (1) of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion in-service days and all members of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, attend NEOEA Programs or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Associationattend a mutually agreed upon local program. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 ONE: ASSOCIATION RIGHTS A. The Association shall have, in addition have the right to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, use school facilities at reasonable hours for the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters conduct of meetings of the Association. Such use will be arranged between governed by policies adopted from time to time by the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released Board for the purpose use of attending such conferences without loss of payits facilities. B. The Association shall have the right, upon proper notification in accordance with Board policy, to the reasonable use of designated school equipment such as computers, copying machines, and audiovisual equipment, provided that such use shall not interfere with the Board's use, shall not require the services of any non-bargaining unit employee, and shall not be provided used by any employee in such manner as to interfere with bulletin board space for the purpose discharge of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principalshis/her employment duties or the discharge of the duties of any other employee. The Board shall be reimbursed by the Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of for all supplies used and for any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsdamage. C. The Association shall have the right to post notices of official business of the Association on teachers' lunchroom bulletin boards only, provided that where no teachers' lunchroom exists in a building, then one (1) bulletin board will be designated for such purposes by the principal and provided further that such notices are not derogatory of any person, group or organization and are ethical in content. The Association may use school facilities intra-district mail service and teacher mailboxes for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costscommunications to teachers. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association Presidentwith such public information as required by law, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee which may be available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with District, tentative budgetary requirements, and allocations. The Association agrees that requests for such information which will be made in writing through its President (or designee) and that such requests will be made sufficiently in advance of their need so that the Board may have ample time to prepare and/or assemble the information. Original records may be necessary for examined only at the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6District offices. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify E. The Board may inform the Association of a any new said hire in writing or modified fiscal, budgetary, or tax programs. The Board will inform the Association of any construction programs, or major revisions of educational policy, which includes rate are under consideration. The Association will be given an opportunity to inform the Board of pay, step, date of hire, and positionits recommendations. M. F. The Employer agrees to provide each employee Association may have vending machines installed in any teachers' lunchroom with a copy prior written approval of the negotiated agreementSuperintendent provided that the Board shall have no responsibility for the maintenance and security of any such machine and that the Association shall save the Board harmless from any and all expenses connected therewith.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The In order to facilitate the administration of this Agreement, the Association shall have, in addition to other rights and responsibilities expressly set forth or herein and provided by statute, the following rightsrights and responsibilities: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the The Association President and the may use designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hoursbulletin boards, such members will be released or sections thereof, for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss giving notice of payAssociation activities. All materials shall bear the name of the Association and the name of the person authorizing the posting thereof. No Association materials of any kind shall be displayed on or about the physical facilities of the Employer except on the designated bulletin boards and no displayed material shall be derogatory to the Employer or to any employee. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school building facilities for meetings on the basis of scheduling the building for said meetings on the same basis as other community organizations within the school district, as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly Association has a current Contract with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel coststhe Employer. D. C. The Association Association, upon request and subject to scheduling by the Employer, shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipmentcomputers, including typewritersconnectivity and other related equipment within the following guidelines: 1. Portable technology (i.e. laptops, mimeograph machinestablets, etc.) may be used off school premises for school- related purposes. No other duplicating equipmentequipment shall be moved from school premises without approval. 2. No such equipment shall be used for any election campaign purposes. a. The Association shall pay the cost of materials, calculating machinessupplies, and damages to the equipment incident to such use. b. The Association shall save and hold the Employer harmless from any and all types expense or liability whatsoever arising out of audiovisual the preparation and/or use of any such equipment for and/or materials. D. The Association meetings may use employee mail boxes and/or Employee’s District e-mail in each school building to distribute Association materials. The Association shall save and hold the Employer harmless from any and all expense or liability whatsoever arising out of the use of mailboxes or in connection with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilitymaterials distributed thereby. E. The Association shall pay for promptly notify the cost Employer in writing of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and the names of its officers, which notice shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costsremain in effect until superseded by a new written notice. F. After notifying The Association agrees that it will in good faith cooperate with the Principal’s officeEmployer in attempting to assure that the provisions of this Agreement are complied with and that it will not directly or indirectly encourage, duly authorized representatives permit, or cause any concerted work stoppage, slowdown, strike, or other interference with the day-to-day operations of the Employer. The Association has been granted valuable benefits under this Agreement by the Employer, including, but not limited to, the collection of the Association’s dues, and use of certain Employer facilities. In consideration of such benefits and to make meaningful the Association’s covenant, if the Association materially violates this section, the Employer, in addition to any legal or representatives equitable rights which it may have, shall have the right to suspend or terminate any or all of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official benefits granted the Association business on school property provided that under this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationAgreement. G. The officers Except by the express agreement of the Employer, the performance of the duties of an employee shall not be interrupted for the purpose of conducting any Association activities whatsoever, provided, however, that this provision shall not prevent the authorized representative of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited from having such reasonable contact with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion members of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees shall be necessary to notify ascertain that the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life terms of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Associationare being observed. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The In order to facilitate the administration of this Agreement, the Association shall have, in addition to other rights and responsibilities expressly set forth or herein and provided by statute, the following rightsrights and responsibilities: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the The Association President and the may use designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hoursbulletin boards, such members will be released or sections thereof, for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss giving notice of payAssociation activities. All materials shall bear the name of the Association and the name of the person authorizing the posting thereof. No Association materials of any kind shall be displayed on or about the physical facilities of the Employer except on the designated bulletin boards and no displayed material shall be derogatory to the Employer or to any employee. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school building facilities for meetings on the basis of scheduling the building for said meetings on the same basis as other community organizations within the school district, as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly Association has a current Contract with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel coststhe Employer. D. C. The Association Association, upon request and subject to scheduling by the Employer, shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipmentcomputers, including typewritersconnectivity and other related equipment within the following guidelines: 1. No such equipment shall be moved from school premises. 2. No such equipment shall be used for any election campaign purposes. 3. The Association shall pay the cost of materials, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machinessupplies, and damages to the equipment incident to such use. 4. The Association shall save and hold the Employer harmless from any and all types expense or liability whatsoever arising out of audiovisual the preparation and/or use of any such equipment for and/or materials. D. The Association meetings may use employee mail boxes and/or Employee’s District e-mail in each school building to distribute Association materials. The Association shall save and hold the Employer harmless from any and all expense or liability whatsoever arising out of the use of mailboxes or in connection with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilitymaterials distributed thereby. E. The Association shall pay for promptly notify the cost Employer in writing of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and the names of its officers, which notice shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costsremain in effect until superseded by a new written notice. F. After notifying The Association agrees that it will in good faith cooperate with the Principal’s officeEmployer in attempting to assure that the provisions of this Agreement are complied with and that it will not directly or indirectly encourage, duly authorized representatives permit, or cause any concerted work stoppage, slowdown, strike, or other interference with the day-to-day operations of the Employer. The Association has been granted valuable benefits under this Agreement by the Employer, including, but not limited to, the collection of the Association’s dues, and use of certain Employer facilities. In consideration of such benefits and to make meaningful the Association’s covenant, if the Association materially violates this section, the Employer, in addition to any legal or representatives equitable rights which it may have, shall have the right to suspend or terminate any or all of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official benefits granted the Association business on school property provided that under this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationAgreement. G. The officers Except by the express agreement of the Employer, the performance of the duties of an employee shall not be interrupted for the purpose of conducting any Association activities whatsoever, provided, however, that this provision shall not prevent the authorized representative of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited from having such reasonable contact with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion members of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees shall be necessary to notify ascertain that the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life terms of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Associationare being observed. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 A. The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth may hold voluntary meetings before and after the duty day or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters during lunch as long as such meetings does not conflict with previously scheduled events. All unit employees will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings invited to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payattend. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for representatives may make announcements at the purpose conclusion of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsscheduled staff meetings. C. The Association officials not employed by the Charter School shall have the right be allowed to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does visit with employees provided that such visitations do not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functionsemployee duties and the official has notified the Academic Director at least one day in advance, violate school policy, or increase personnel costsunless requested to represent an employee. D. The Association officials shall have report to the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, Academic Director and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with identify themselves upon arrival at the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilityCharter School. E. The Association shall pay for President and the cost Academic Director will meet at regularly agreed upon times to review concerns and issues related to this Agreement at the request of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costseither party. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives The Association will be provided a listing of all unit employees as of the AssociationSeptember 30th payroll, or representatives in alphabetical order by name, position, date of hire, salary, contract days, and any differential provided. Addresses and phone numbers will also be provided unless the state and national levels, shall employee requests that that information not be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationreleased. G. The officers Association will also be provided an electronic copy of the Association or their designees shall have Council’s agenda and non-confidential attachments to the opportunity agenda at the time made available to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policythe Council. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents President of the Association will receive electronically on a monthly basis a listing of new hires, resignations, or retirements. I. The President shall also receive budget information including the proposed tentative budget and a copy of the final approved budget, including adjustments. This material will be provided electronically when possible. J. The Association shall provide the following information to bona fide the Academic Director by September 30: 1. A list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all local Association officers and representatives who will be acting in an official capacity for the local Association. 2. A list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of all local Association representatives not employed by the Charter School who will be acting in an unofficial capacity for the Association. 3. The Association shall provide a revised list to the Academic Director when there are any changes in the Association officers or representatives. K. The Association may use the school mailboxes and bulletin board space in an area frequented by unit employees. L. The Association will be granted five (5) professional leave days for Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein, workshops, and conventions. M. Dues Deductions 1. The Association agrees shall represent the interest of all unit employees without discrimination or regard to notify membership in the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergencyAssociation. 2. The Council agrees to deduct dues from each Association will provide payment member provided the employee has individually and voluntarily authorized the deduction on a properly executed Association membership form. The amount of the substitute employee on all days.dues will be certified in writing by the Treasurer of the Association 3. Any employee scheduled If the Association’s dues are changed, the Charter School agrees to work on effect such leave shall receive full pay for such day changes in deductions within thirty (not including overtime). I. The duties 30) days following receipt of any bargaining unit member or a written notice from the responsibilities Treasurer of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. 4. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical Association will submit to bargaining the Charter School Finance Department by June 15, the necessary unit employee information (names, social security numbers, and total annual dues amount) for dues deductions to begin with the August 30 paycheck and to continue through the last paycheck due the unit employee. The Association will submit an electronic list identifying the names plus the number of unit employees and such functions shall not total amounts of dues to be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaceddeducted. Any error will be rectified by the Association. K. The Employer agrees to furnish 5. Any dues deducted in error will be refunded to the unit employee by the Association. 6. The Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources will submit an electronic list and hard copy of the District together enrollment forms of new unit employee members with information which may payroll deductions who have joined after June 15 of each year, by September 15 of each year. Payroll deduction will begin with unit employee’s next paycheck and continue through the last paycheck due the unit employee. 7. Authorization for additional unit employees’ dues deduction will be necessary for submitted to the Finance Department through e-mail and hard copy from the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within designee at least ten (10) working days prior to the Employer shall notify payroll date from which the deductions are to commence. 8. Dues deductions may be discontinued or revoked by the unit employee by filing a written notice of discontinuance with the Treasurer of the Association. Such cancellations must be received by the Charter School Finance Department by October 6 or as otherwise stipulated in the unit employee’s membership authorization form. 9. In the case that the unit employee contacts the Charter School payroll department requesting to discontinue Association membership, the unit employee will be told to contact the Association of Treasurer. 10. In the event that a new said hire in writing which includes rate of unit employee resigns, leaves the unit, or goes on extended leave without pay, step, date of hire, and positionthe annual dues owed to the Association will be deducted from the unit employee’s final paycheck in accordance with the authorized membership form. M. 11. The Employer Association agrees to provide each employee render the Council harmless for any actions resulting from compliance with a copy this provision of the negotiated agreementAgreement and assumes total responsibility for the disposition of the funds so deducted once the funds have been received by the Treasurer of the Association.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The 13.01 In as much as the Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statuteis recognized as the sole organization representing classified employees, the Board recognizes that in order to effectively represent and communicate with its members, certain services are necessary. 13.02 The Board, therefore, authorizes the Association the following sole and exclusive rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to To use the school mails to distribute Association material facilities of any building for meetings, without fee, upon the notification of the Administrator in charge of such building principal. No political matter or advertising a minimum of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking advance. Permission to use such leave, except facilities shall be given as long as it does not interfere with any previously authorized activity in an emergencysaid building. 2. The Association will provide payment B. To use Board of Education owned equipment including computers, calculators, copying equipment, public address equipment, and audio-visual equipment at times which do not interfere with the operation of the substitute employee on all days. 3school system to be paid for at the public established rate by the Board of Education. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not All paper and other supplies will be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and provided by the Association. J. The parties recognize C. To use the inter-school mail system in the schools’ offices to distribute Association bulletins, newsletters, or other circulars. D. To use bulletin board space which is reasonably accessible to all employees to disseminate information to members. E. To use telephones in any building to carry out Association business. Any fees or toll call charges shall be reimbursed to the Board of Education by the Association. These calls are not to be made at a time that supervisors may perform some interferes with duties assigned by the Board of Education and Administration. F. To allow representatives to call meetings of Association members within the building, which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation scheduled in conflict with other scheduled meetings and/or working hours of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displacedemployees. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to G. To allow the President of the Association Presidentor his/her designated official to visit schools. Upon his/her arrival, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer he/she shall notify the Principal of his/her presence. Visits that are made to discuss special problems of employees must be arranged mutually in advance with the Principal. The visits to the schools must not interfere with duties assigned by the Board of Education and Administration. 13.03 Upon specific request by the President of the Association, the Association will be provided with: A. Copies of a new said hire in writing which includes rate all Board of payEducation agendas, step, date of hireminutes, and positionfinancial reports transmitted by email. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy B. Copies of the negotiated agreementfollowing forms: appropriations, budget and training and experience grids. Such copies shall be sent to the President of the Association as soon as it is feasible after such forms are filed with the agency required by law. All copies will be transmitted by email.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 3.1 Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict any Member’s rights s/he may have under the Michigan General School Laws. The Association rights granted to Members hereunder shall have, be deemed to be in addition to other rights expressly set forth or those provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President law and the designated representative Member’s individual contract of employment. Board policies, not in conflict with the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hoursMaster Agreement, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of payshall remain in force. B. 3.2 The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to may use school facilities for meetings as long as and equipment upon written application on required Use of Facilities forms. It is agreed that District equipment shall not be removed from the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. property without prior approval. The Association shall pay for the current cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use. 3.3 The Board agrees to furnish, within a reasonable time, information requested by the Association concerning finances of the District and all documents required under XXXX as defined. 3.4 The Association may use the District’s communication systems provided such use does not disrupt the normal business of the District nor cost the District extra money. The Association agrees that it will clearly identify union business and take responsibility for all materials communicated through these systems. 3.5 The Board agrees that the private life of any Member is not normally a matter of concern of the Board unless it affects the ability of the Member to carry out his/her professional functions and/or responsibilities or to act as a representative of the District. 3.6 Each Member shall have the right to review any of the contents of his/her personnel file. All such reviews shall be responsible made in the presence of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or his/her designated representative and an Association representative if the Member so wishes. Privileged information, such as confidential credentials from universities and other items relating to personal references normally sought at the time of employment, are specifically exempt for proper operation and care such review. Such files may not contain a reprimand for a period of all such equipmenttime in excess of two years, including repair costsprovided no additional reprimand occurs during the said two-year period. F. After notifying 3.7 The Board and the Principal’s office, duly authorized Association recognize the responsibilities imposed on the Association and will grant permission and a reasonable amount of time to the designated representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state Association to investigate grievances and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official other Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationduring working hours. Approval must be received from the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. G. 3.8 The officers of the Association or their designees Board agrees that, whenever possible, Members shall have the opportunity to discussinterview and make recommendations concerning all personnel, upon requestcertified and non-certified, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policywho are being considered for assignment under their supervision. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 A. The College agrees to furnish the Association shall havewith the following information upon request: (1) Directory, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statutecurrent form, of all personnel in the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between unit. The College shall notify the Association President of new employees and the designated representative their departments by giving it a quarterly list of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two same. (2) representatives Updates and changes in the College Regulations Manual as they are adopted. (3) Agenda and Minutes of the public meetings of the Board. (4) The current title and salary of each of employee in the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings negotiating unit (Information to be furnished prior to the commencement of negotiations for use during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will negotiations.) (5) Job opportunities within the College including title and minimum salary prior to closing date for receipt of application and in accordance with applicable College regulations. (Job descriptions shall be released for available on request from the purpose Director of attending such conferences without loss of payHuman Resources). B. The Duly authorized representatives of the Association, as certified by the Director of Human Resources and by the President of the Association and who are employed at the College, shall be provided permitted time to transact official Association business on College property so long as it is on non-work time (such as "meal" time), and so long as there shall be no interruption of normal College operations or student activities, and so long as there shall be no interference with bulletin board space for the purpose work time of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification other members of the building principalbargaining unit. No political matter or advertising Also, a duly authorized representative shall be allowed time off to attend all public meetings of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsthe Board held at the College. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities post notices concerning official Association business on a designated Bulletin Board. (1) A copy of any material to be posted shall be made available for meetings as long as prior inspection by the intended use does not interfere Department Head or conflict unduly with regular school functionshis/her designee, violate school policywho shall have the right to disapprove the posting of that material. (2) Any item posted shall indicate the person responsible for posting of the item. All items so posted shall be the responsibility of the Association. (3) The material posted shall be in good taste and, no material, notices, or increase personnel costsannouncements which violate the provisions of this section shall be posted, and if posted, shall be removed. D. The Association may use the inter-College mail system for bulk distribution of materials to designated members of the bargaining unit. A copy of the material so distributed shall be made available for prior inspection by the Director of Human Resources, or designee, who shall have the right to use nondisapprove the distribution of that material through the inter-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availabilityCollege mail system. E. The Association Whenever the College finds it necessary to conduct a negotiating session, conference, or meeting during the normal work hours, and the attendance of a member of the bargaining unit is required, said individual shall pay for the cost suffer no loss of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and pay. There shall be responsible no compensation for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costsnegotiations or any other conference or meeting held at any other time. The College shall have the right to unilaterally establish negotiating sessions during working hours. F. After notifying What is contained in this Agreement shall be for the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives exclusive use of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers Executive Committee, to a maximum of five (5) employees, may be granted up to three (3) hours per month for the Association purpose of conducting meetings during work hours so long as approval is received from the appropriate Department Heads or their designees shall have designees. One (1) hour per month between the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. shall be credited with a total reserved for the conduct of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide business including Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreementmeetings, so long as no fullthis is consistent with the needs of the College and approved by the Department Heads or their designees. Every effort shall be made to relieve members of their responsibilities during this one-time bargaining hour period with the understanding that should the needs of the College dictate, unit positions are displaced. K. members may be called from this activity or meeting to perform services for the College. The Employer agrees to furnish Association shall communicate its desire to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, Department Heads or Building Designee available information concerning their designees to reserve this one-hour period at least one week in advance. A Department Head or designee shall have the financial resources right to request that the one-hour period be changed as dictated by exceptional needs of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6College. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot items. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operation. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Association shall be credited with a total of eight (8) days to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association will provide payment of the substitute employee on all days. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, or Building Designee available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement.. Munising ESP MEA/NEA -2010-2012 Contract Page 5

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 1 The A. Membership in the Association is not compulsory. Teachers have the right to join, not join, maintain, terminate their membership in the Association, or pay a fee as herein established. B. In the event the Board, acting on the request of the Association discharges or attempts to discharge an employee for failure to comply with these provisions, the Association shall haveassume all cost, in addition to provide attorneys, indemnify and save harmless the Board against any and all claims, demands, suits, expenses or other rights expressly set forth or provided forms of liability, of whatsoever kind and nature that shall arise out of action taken by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ normal scheduled hours, such members will be released Board for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss complying with the provisions of paythis Agreement. B. The 1. Membership in the Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose open to all teachers regardless of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principalsrace, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, handicap, or marital status. 2. The Association and its representatives shall also by written request, and with the approval of the building principal or Superintendent, have the right to reasonable use of school buildings at all reasonable hours for meetings, provided that when special custodial service is required, the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification Board's established rental charge shall apply. In case of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will denial, an explanation shall be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsforthcoming. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s office, duly 3. Duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state Association and national levels, their respective affiliates shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that this shall not interfere with nor or interrupt normal school operation. G. 4. The officers Association, in accordance with existing building policies, may use school facilities and equipment, including computers, printers, and copying options, calculating machines, and all types of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discussaudio-visual equipment at reasonable times, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. when such equipment is not otherwise in use. The Association shall be credited with a total pay for the reasonable cost of eight (8) days all materials and supplies incidental to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide Association business; such use to be at the discretion of the Association as provided herein. 1use. The Association agrees not to notify use the aforementioned equipment to produce inflammatory or derogatory materials pertaining to the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergencyand/or administration. 25. The Association will provide payment may post notices of its activities and matters of Association concern on the substitute employee teachers' lounge bulletin boards. Bulletin board space shall be provided in each building. The Association may use the district mail service and teacher mailboxes as long as this privilege is not abused. No teacher shall be prevented from wearing insignia pins or other identification of membership in the Association either on all daysor off school premises. 36. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (not including overtime). I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer Board agrees to furnish to the Association Presidentofficial representatives of the Association, MEA Uniserv Directorin response to reasonable requests, or Building Designee from time to time, all available information concerning the financial resources of the District district including, but not limited to, the annual financial reports, tentative budgetary requirements and allocations, census and membership data, names and addresses of all members, teacher attendance records, together with other information which may be necessary for considered public information as will assist the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 6the rights as conferred by Public Act 379. L. Within ten (10) working days 7. The Association will be advised by the Employer Board, in response to reasonable requests, of any new or modified fiscal, budgetary or tax programs, construction programs, or major revisions of educational policy which are proposed. The Association shall be given, whenever possible, reasonable opportunity to consult with the Board with respect to said matters prior to their final adoption and/or general publication. 8. The Association agrees to furnish to the official representatives of the Board, in response to reasonable requests, from time to time, all available information concerning the financial resources of the Association including, but not limited to, the annual financial reports, tentative budgetary requirements and allocations, changes in membership data, names of officers and local representatives, and such other information as will assist the Board in exercising its rights and responsibilities as a controlling Board. The Association shall annually notify the Association Board of a new said hire in writing which includes rate the names of pay, step, date of hire, its officers and positionofficial representatives by October 1. M. 9. The Employer Association agrees to provide each employee with a copy that any negotiating or grievance procedures initiated by the Association will be done at times other than the normal teaching day, whenever possible. However, should any procedures be requested by the Board, professional arbitrator or the Michigan Employment Relation Commission (MERC) during the normal school day, the designated representatives of the negotiated agreementAssociation and the grievant shall be released from regular duties without loss of salary and/or leave time.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION Section 1 The Association shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights: A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the designated representative of the Employer upon request of either party. Such meetings will normally be between at least two (2) representatives of each of the parties and will be held at mutually agreeable times and places. Should the Employer require such meetings to be during participating bargaining unit members’ ' normal scheduled hours, such members will be released for the purpose of attending such conferences without loss of pay. B. The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space for the purpose of posting Association materials. These bulletin boards will be designated by building principals. The Association shall also have the right to use the school mails to distribute Association material upon the notification of the building principal. No political matter or advertising of any kind will be so posted or distributed without administrative authorization; i.e., millage proposals, ballot itemsdistributed. C. The Association shall have the right to use school facilities for meetings as long as the intended use does not interfere or conflict unduly with regular school functions, violate school policy, policy or increase personnel costs. D. The Association shall have the right to use non-recreational school equipment, including typewriters, mimeograph machines, other duplicating duplication equipment, calculating machines, and all types of audiovisual audio-visual equipment for Association meetings with the building principal’s 's approval and scheduling availability. E. The Association shall pay for the cost of all materials and supplies incidental to such use and shall be responsible for proper operation and care of all such equipment, including repair costs. F. After notifying the Principal’s 's office, duly authorized representatives of the Association, or representatives of the state and national levels, shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with nor interrupt normal school operationoperations. G. The officers of the Association or their designees shall have the opportunity to discuss, upon request, any new or modified fiscal budgetary educational policy. H. The Each school year the Association shall be credited with a total of eight three (8) 3) days (non-cumulative) to be used by the officers or agents of the Association to bona fide for Association related business; , such use to be at with the discretion approval of the Association Superintendent of schools, as provided herein.: 1. The Association agrees to notify the Board no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of taking such leave, except in an emergency. 2. The Association Board will provide payment of the a substitute employee on all daysemployee. 3. Any employee scheduled to work on such leave shall receive full pay for such day (and the Association will reimburse the Employer for this expense, which shall include the Employer’s cost for the employee’s wages, FICA, MPSERS contribution and insurance contribution. This pay is not including overtime)to include any overtime the employee may have been scheduled to work. I. The duties of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit may not be substantially altered, or increased, (Minor modification minor modifications in job description excepted) during the life of this Agreement without the concurrence of the employee and the Association. J. The parties recognize that the supervisors may perform some duties which are similar or identical to bargaining unit employees and such functions shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, agreement so long as no full-time bargaining unit positions are displaced. K. The Employer agrees to furnish to the Association President, MEA Uniserv Director, Director or Building Designee Designee, available information concerning the financial resources of the District together with information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint in a manner consistent with Article 610. L. Within ten (10) working days the Employer shall notify the Association of a new said hire in writing which includes rate of pay, step, date of hire, and position. M. The Employer agrees to provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement, within ninety one (91) calendar days following ratification by both parties.