ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: The Board agrees to permit the local Edwardsburg Education Association the use of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act. Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act. Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act. Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization. Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings. Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside the school system, which is confidential. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review. Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed. Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline. Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: A. Inasmuch as the Association is recognized as the sole organization representing the teachers, the Board recognizes that in order to effectively represent and communicate with its members, certain services are necessary.
B. The Board agrees to permit therefore authorizes the local Edwardsburg Education Association the following rights as the only representative of the certified/licensed staff.
1. To use the facilities of any building for meetings, without fee, upon notification of the administrator in charge of such building. Permission to use such facilities shall be given as long as it does not interfere with any previously authorized activity in said building.
2. To use Board owned equipment including computers, calculators, duplicating equipment, and audio-visual equipment at times which do not interfere with the operation of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability and system. Any expendable supplies, such as paper, will be supplied by the approval of the responsible administratorAssociation. The If Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit supplies are used, the Association use shall notify the Board of intra-school mails and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular such use, provided that and shall reimburse the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priorityBoard accordingly. The Association shall reimburse pay for damage to equipment which occurs during Association use, except for damage from normal wear and tear.
3. To use the Board for school internet, email system and the costs of supplies used for inter-school mail system in the schools' offices to distribute Association bulletins, newsletters, or other circulars.
4. To use bulletin boards in teacher lounges or workrooms to disseminate information to teachers.
5. To use telephones in any building to carry out Association business. Said Any fees or toll call charges shall be paid by the Association through use may of credit cards or collect calls. These calls are not violate to be made at a time that interferes with duties assigned by the Campaign Finance ActBoard and Administration.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher . All employees shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside the school system, which is confidential. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, be provided one (1) Association representative from each building and members copy of the grievance committeeteacher personnel directory.
7. The Board shall provide the Association with the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) to travel from building to building within of newly hired certified/licensed staff, providing the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for newly hired employee agrees. The Association may participate in the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities new teacher orientation program.
8. The Association president shall receive a copy of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent Board agenda. The Association shall receive a copy of the principal Board's record of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policyproceedings. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control Association shall have on-line access to existing policies and disciplineall subsequent updates.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
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 rights granted to Members hereunder shall be deemed to be in addition to those provided by law and the Member’s individual contract of employment. Board policies, not in conflict with the Master Agreement, shall remain in force.
3.2 The Association may use school facilities and equipment upon written application on required Use of Facilities forms. It is agreed that District equipment shall not be removed from the school 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 permit furnish, within a reasonable time, information requested by the local Edwardsburg Education Association the use concerning finances of the school buildings for District and all documents required under XXXX as defined.
3.4 The Association meetings after school hours subject to availability may use the District’s mail system, LAN/WAN, and bulletin boards provided such use does not disrupt the approval normal business of the responsible administratorDistrict nor cost the District extra money. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee Association agrees that it will clearly identify union business and take responsibility for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Actall materials communicated through these systems.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: 3.5 The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when private life of any Member is not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs normally a matter of concern of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use Board unless it affects the ability of computers may be limited the Member to carry out his/her professional functions and/or responsibilities or restricted when needed for security precautions. In to act as a representative of the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance ActDistrict.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: 3.6 Each teacher Member shall have the right to review any of the contents of his/her personnel file. All such reviews shall be made in the presence of the Senior Executive Director for Human Resources or his/her designated representative and an Association representative if the Member so wishes. Privileged information, except such as confidential credentials from universities and other items relating to personal references normally sought at the time of employment, are specifically exempt for information from sources outside such review. Such files may not contain a reprimand for a period of time in excess of two years, provided no additional reprimand occurs during the school system, which is confidential. A representative said two year period.
3.7 The Board and the 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 may, at to investigate grievances and to transact other Association business during working hours. Approval must be received from the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this reviewSenior Executive Director for Human Resources.
Section 7: 3.8 The Board agrees that, whenever possible, Members shall have the opportunity to interview and make recommendations concerning all personnel, certified and non- certified, who are being considered for assignment under their supervision.
3.9 The Board agrees to permit, by consent provide for payroll deduction of Member’s dues or service fees upon written authorization of the building principal, Association commencing with the last pay each September and will remit such withholdings to the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building on a monthly basis.
3.10 It is recognized that proper negotiations and members administration of the grievance committee) Master Agreement cause expenses to travel from building the Association. It is also recognized that employees eligible for membership in the Association may object to building within joining the school system during school hours when said officers do Association. Such individuals will be required to pay a service fee to the Association. Such a fee may not have direct responsibility for exceed the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needednormal annual membership dues.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: 3.11 In the event an employee eligible for membership in the district receives Association chooses not to join or pay the service fee as required in Article 3.10, s/he shall be terminated from his/her position at the end of the current school year. Said employee must pre-pay all Association dues or services fees before assuming any future Association position.
3.12 Any Member beginning work after July 1 or leaving before June 30 shall be charged dues or service fees on a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)pro rata basis.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.01 Pursuant to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Board hereby agrees that every teacher will have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. The Board agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage, deprive, or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights covered by Act 379 of the Public Acts 1965; laws of the State of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, participation in collective professional negotiation; or the institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this Agreement.
5.02 The Association will have the privilege of using school buildings, when available, and in conformance with Board policies for meetings provided that when special custodial service is required the Board will make a customary charge therefore. The Association will have the privilege of posting notices of official organizational materials of the Association on the designated bulletin board provided in each building.
5.03 The Board agrees to permit furnish to the local Edwardsburg Education Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Board further agrees to supply available information which is germane to the issue which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records.
5.04 Duly authorized representatives of the Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that it does not interfere with, interrupt, or affect the normal operation of assigned duties. It is the responsibility of the above mentioned Association representatives to report to the building principal before they conference with any teacher. It is understood that no Association views on matter related to Administrative- Teacher or Board-Association relationship will be discussed in the presence of students. If, in the opinion of the principal or the immediate supervisor of the Association member, such Association activity is interfering with classroom activities or assigned duties, such Association activities must be discontinued immediately.
5.05 The Association may use school facilities and equipment, at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, providing:
A. Written request is made and use is arranged for in advance.
B. The use is strictly to serve the legitimate business of the Association, such as records, notices, correspondence, etc.
C. The purpose is for internal business use of the Association and is not for public information.
D. Supplies, in connection with such equipment use, will be furnished or paid for by the Association. Equipment will not be removed from school buildings for property unless permission is granted by the Administrator following a written request by the Association meetings after president/designee. Use of equipment other than that listed herein will be with administrative approval. The Association recognizes that all equipment in a building is ultimately the responsibility of the building administrator.
5.06 The Association may use the inter-school hours subject to availability mail service and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher teachers’ mailboxes for the purpose of transmitting and/or distributing official Association materials materials. The Association will have a mailbox in the Board offices to transmit and agrees receive communications from its membership.
5.07 The Association will be granted a total of twenty-eight (28) days per school year without loss of pay for conducting Association business including attendance at Association meetings. Appropriate written notice signed by the Association President of approved Association business days will be given to permit the supervisor (so that a substitute will be secured) and the Department of Human Resources in advance of the use. All requests for the use of bulletin board space in each building for Association days must be approved and countersigned by the purpose President of posting the Association.
5.08 The President of the Association noticesor his/her designee will be released to exercise one of the following two (2) options as listed below. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in president will notify the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents Superintendent/designee of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside choice no later than the last scheduled teacher work day of the preceding school system, which is confidentialyear. A representative Option One: The president of the Association mayor his/her designee will be released from his/her regular teaching assignment with no loss of pay, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this reviewbenefits or professional advantage.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principalA. If this Option is chosen, the Association officers (namely: will reimburse the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from District each building and members school year in an amount equal to contributions made to the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System on behalf of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within Association President. The District will bill the Association on May 1st of each school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for year and the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed reimbursement shall be received by the consent School District no later than June 30th of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededeach school year.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: The Board agrees to permit the local Edwardsburg Education Association the use of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: The private and personal life of any teacher is not within the concern or attention of the Board unless the teacher's conduct adversely affects his/her relation to students or the discharge of his/her teaching duties.
Section 7: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside the school system, which is confidential. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Section 78: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed.
Section 89: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
(a) If any teacher is complained against or sued by reason of maintaining proper discipline over the pupils in attendance at school, the Board will provide legal advice to the teacher.
(b) Any complaints by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher's attention within five (5) school days unless doing so would jeopardize the investigation of the complaint or the complaint is dropped. Where there is delay in calling the complaint to the attention of the teacher to avoid jeopardizing an investigation, the investigation shall be promptly completed and the complaint shall be called to the attention of the teacher during the investigation.
Section 910: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.01 Pursuant to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Board hereby agrees that every teacher will have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. The Board agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage, deprive, or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights covered by Act 379 of the Public Acts 1965; laws of the State of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, participation in collective professional negotiation; or the institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this Agreement.
5.02 The Association will have the privilege of using school buildings, when available, and in conformance with Board policies for meetings provided that when special custodial service is required the Board will make a customary charge therefore. The Association will have the privilege of posting notices of official organizational materials of the Association on the designated bulletin board provided in each building.
5.03 The Board agrees to permit furnish to the local Edwardsburg Education Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Board further agrees to supply available information which is germane to the issue which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records.
5.04 Duly authorized representatives of the Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that it does not interfere with, interrupt, or affect the normal operation of assigned duties. It is the responsibility of the above mentioned Association representatives to report to the building principal before they conference with any teacher. It is understood that no Association views on matter related to Administrative- Teacher or Board-Association relationship will be discussed in the presence of students. If, in the opinion of the principal or the immediate supervisor of the Association member, such Association activity is interfering with classroom activities or assigned duties, such Association activities must be discontinued immediately.
5.05 The Association may use school facilities and equipment, at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, providing:
A. Written request is made and use is arranged for in advance.
B. The use is strictly to serve the legitimate business of the Association, such as records, notices, correspondence, etc.
C. The purpose is for internal business use of the Association and is not for public information.
D. Supplies, in connection with such equipment use, will be furnished or paid for by the Association. Equipment will not be removed from school buildings for property unless permission is granted by the Administrator following a written request by the Association meetings after president/designee. Use of equipment other than that listed herein will be with administrative approval. The Association recognizes that all equipment in a building is ultimately the responsibility of the building administrator.
5.06 The Association may use the inter-school hours subject to availability mail service and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher teachers’ mailboxes for the purpose of transmitting and/or distributing official Association materials materials. The Association will have a mailbox in the Board offices to transmit and agrees receive communications from its membership.
5.07 The Association will be granted a total of twenty-eight (28) days per school year without loss of pay for conducting Association business including attendance at Association meetings. Appropriate written notice signed by the Association President of approved Association business days will be given to permit the supervisor (so that a substitute will be secured) and the Department of Human Resources in advance of the use. All requests for the use of bulletin board space in each building for Association days must be approved and countersigned by the purpose President of posting the Association.
5.08 The President of the Association noticesor his/her designee will be released to exercise one of the following two (2) options as listed below. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in president will notify the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents Superintendent/designee of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside choice no later than the last scheduled teacher work day of the preceding school system, which is confidentialyear. A representative Option One: The president of the Association mayor his/her designee will be released from his/her regular teaching assignment with no loss of pay, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this reviewbenefits or professional advantage.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principalA. If this Option is chosen, the Association officers (namely: will reimburse the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from District each building and members school year in an amount equal to contributions made to the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System on behalf of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within Association President. The District will xxxx the Association on May 1st of each school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for year and the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed reimbursement shall be received by the consent School District no later than June 30th of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededeach school year.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.1 Rights and privileges granted the association shall not be granted to any other employee organization as long as they remain the certified bargaining unit.
5.2 The Board agrees to permit the local Edwardsburg Education Association the use of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability board and the approval association agree that all employees shall have full freedom of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails association and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials self- organization and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in free from restraint, coercion, interference, discrimination or reprisals by the staff lounge board or the association by reasons of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular usemembership, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of non-membership in the Association association or participation in any of its activities or the exercise of individual rights under RSA 273-A.
5.3 Outside of normal school hours, the association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher its affiliates shall have the right to review use designated areas in the contents school building for meetings, provided that there is no interference with scheduled school activities and pre-arranged civic meetings. The use of his/her personnel filesuch areas shall be arranged with the building principal in advance.
5.4 The association shall have the right to use school facilities and equipment, except including typewriters, photocopying machines, and other duplicating equipment at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use. The association shall incur the cost of duplicating materials and paper.
5.5 Designated representatives of the association shall be allowed to receive telephone calls and other communications concerning association business during duty-free time.
5.6 Representatives of the association shall be permitted to transact association business on school property so long as it is not conducted during instructional time and instructional preparation time and not in the presence of students.
5.7 The building principals shall permit placement of association material and notices in each teacher's mailbox and on teachers' room bulletin boards.
5.8 The board and the association may meet on a periodic basis for information from sources outside the purpose of discussing various educational matters of interest or concern to both or either party relating to the welfare of the school system.
5.9 The board shall place on the agenda of each regular board Meeting as an item for consideration under "New Business", which is confidentialany matters brought to its consideration by the association so long as those matters are made known to the superintendent's office seventy-two (72) hours, or if circumstances warrant, seven (7) days prior to the regular meeting, in writing.
5.10 Upon written application, payroll deductions will be made for all insurances, tax sheltered annuities (less any insurance premiums contained therein), association dues, savings bonds, and the credit union. Such authorization shall be revocable by the teacher at any time upon written notice. A representative statement of these deductions shall be provided with each salary payment. Those required by law; i.e., withholding taxes, retirement and FICA, will automatically be deducted.
5.11 At the beginning of every school year, the association may be credited with two (2) days to be used by employees who are officers or agents of the Association mayassociation. Such use, with pay, to be at the discretion of the association. The administration will be notified as soon as possible, but no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of such leave.
5.12 Any bargaining unit member who is a member of the association, or who has applied for membership, must sign and deliver to the SAU Office an assignment authorizing deduction of dues, assessments and contributions, as established by the association. Pursuant to such authorization, the employer shall deduct equal amounts for twenty- one (21) or twenty-six (26) pay periods beginning the first pay period in October from each paycheck beginning when authorization is received. The amounts deducted shall be promptly remitted to the Wakefield Education Association. If a teacher leaves the district before full dues authorized have been deducted, the balance shall be deducted from the teacher's request, accompany final paycheck. Continuing members who notify the teacher in this reviewSAU by June 30 will have dues deducted beginning with the first pay period.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.01. Pursuant to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Board hereby agrees that every teacher will have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. The Board agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage, deprive, or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights covered by Act 379 of the Public Acts 1965; laws of the State of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, participation in collective professional negotiation; or the institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this Agreement.
5.02. The Association will have the privilege of using school buildings, when available, and in conformance with Board policies for meetings provided that when special custodial service is required the Board will make a customary charge therefore. The Association will have the privilege of posting notices of official organizational materials of the Association on the designated bulletin board provided in each building.
5.03. The Board agrees to permit furnish to the local Edwardsburg Education Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Board further agrees to supply available information which is germane to the issue which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records.
5.04. Duly authorized representatives of the Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that it does not interfere with, interrupt, or affect the normal operation of assigned duties. It is the responsibility of the above mentioned Association representatives to report to the building principal before they conference with any teacher. It is understood that no Association views on matter related to Administrative- Teacher or Board- Association relationship will be discussed in the presence of students. If, in the opinion of the principal or the immediate supervisor of the Association member, such Association activity is interfering with classroom activities or assigned duties, such Association activities must be discontinued immediately.
5.05. The Association may use school facilities and equipment, at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, providing:
A. Written request is made and use is arranged for in advance.
B. The use is strictly to serve the legitimate business of the Association, such as records, notices, correspondence, etc.
C. The purpose is for internal business use of the Association and is not for public information.
D. Supplies, in connection with such equipment use, will be furnished or paid for by the Association. Equipment will not be removed from school buildings for property unless permission is granted by the Administrator following a written request by the Association meetings after president/designee. Use of equipment other than that listed herein will be with administrative approval. The Association recognizes that all equipment in a building is ultimately the responsibility of the building administrator.
5.06. The Association may use the inter-school hours subject to availability mail service and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher teachers’ mailboxes for the purpose of transmitting and/or distributing official Association materials materials. The Association will have a mailbox in the Board offices to transmit and agrees receive communications from its membership.
5.07. The Association will be granted a total of twenty-eight (28) days per school year without loss of pay for conducting Association business including attendance at Association meetings. Appropriate written notice signed by the Association President of approved Association business days will be given to permit the supervisor (so that a substitute will be secured) and the Department of Human Resources in advance of the use. All requests for the use of bulletin board space in each building for Association days must be approved and countersigned by the purpose President of posting Association noticesthe Association.
5.08. The location President of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly or his/her designee will be released to service the legitimate business needs exercise one of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priorityfollowing two (2) options as listed below. The Association shall reimburse president will notify the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents Superintendent/designee of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside choice no later than the school system, which is confidential. A representative last scheduled teacher work day of the Association may, at preceding school year. Effective for the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal2010/11 school year, the Association officers (namely: will reimburse the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, District one (1) Association representative from each building and members quarter of the grievance committee) BA Step 0 rate set forth in Schedule A2. The cost billed to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility Association for the instruction of children and provided that 2010/11 school year will be nine thousand five hundred sixty six dollars ($9566.00). Effective with the responsibilities commencement of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed 2010/11 school year, if this Option is chosen, the Association will reimburse the District each school year in an amount equal to one-half (1/2) of the BA Step 0 rate set forth in Schedule A3. The District will bill the Association on May 1st of each school year and the reimbursement shall be received by the consent School District no later than June 30th of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededeach school year.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.1 Rights and privileges granted the association shall not be granted to any other employee organization as long as they remain the certified bargaining unit.
5.2 The Board agrees to permit the local Edwardsburg Education Association the use of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability board and the approval association agree that all employees shall have full freedom of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails association and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials self- organization and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in free from restraint, coercion, interference, discrimination or reprisals by the staff lounge board or the association by reasons of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular usemembership, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of non-membership in the Association association or participation in any of its activities or the exercise of individual rights under RSA 273-A.
5.3 Outside of normal school hours, the association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher its affiliates shall have the right to review use designated areas in the contents school building for meetings, provided that there is no interference with scheduled school activities and pre- arranged civic meetings. The use of his/her personnel filesuch areas shall be arranged with the building principal in advance.
5.4 The association shall have the right to use school facilities and equipment, except including typewriters, photocopying machines, and other duplicating equipment at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use. The association shall incur the cost of duplicating materials and paper.
5.5 Designated representatives of the association shall be allowed to receive telephone calls and other communications concerning association business during duty-free time.
5.6 Representatives of the association shall be permitted to transact association business on school property so long as it is not conducted during instructional time and instructional preparation time and not in the presence of students.
5.7 The building principals shall permit placement of association material and notices in each teacher's mailbox and on teachers' room bulletin boards.
5.8 The board and the association may meet on a periodic basis for information from sources outside the purpose of discussing various educational matters of interest or concern to both or either party relating to the welfare of the school system.
5.9 The board shall place on the agenda of each regular board Meeting as an item for consideration under "New Business", which is confidentialany matters brought to its consideration by the association so long as those matters are made known to the superintendent's office seventy-two (72) hours, or if circumstances warrant, seven (7) days prior to the regular meeting, in writing.
5.10 Upon written application, payroll deductions will be made for all insurances, tax sheltered annuities (less any insurance premiums contained therein), association dues, savings bonds, and the credit union. Such authorization shall be revocable by the teacher at any time upon written notice. A representative statement of these deductions shall be provided with each salary payment. Those required by law; i.e., withholding taxes, retirement and FICA, will automatically be deducted.
5.11 At the beginning of every school year, the association may be credited with two (2) days to be used by employees who are officers or agents of the Association mayassociation. Such use, with pay, to be at the discretion of the association. The administration will be notified as soon as possible, but no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of such leave.
5.12 Any bargaining unit member who is a member of the association, or who has applied for membership, must sign and deliver to the SAU Office an assignment authorizing deduction of dues, assessments and contributions, as established by the association. Pursuant to such authorization, the employer shall deduct equal amounts for twenty- one (21) or twenty-six (26) pay periods beginning the first pay period in October from each paycheck beginning when authorization is received. The amounts deducted shall be promptly remitted to the Wakefield Education Association. If a teacher leaves the district before full dues authorized have been deducted, the balance shall be deducted from the teacher's request, accompany final paycheck. Continuing members who notify the teacher in this reviewSAU by June 30 will have dues deducted beginning with the first pay period.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section SECTION 4.01 EXCLUSIVITY Throughout this Agreement certain rights and functions are accorded and ascribed to the Association. These rights and functions are afforded to the Association as the legal representative for all employees covered under this Agreement. The rights and privileges afforded the Association as specifically enumerated in this Agreement shall not be granted to any competing labor organization or any minority organization seeking to represent employees represented by the Association except as otherwise provided in Sections 4.02 and 4.07.
SECTION 4.02 ACCESS Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations. Such Association official(s) shall notify the building principal's office and/or the District Superintendent's office (or his/her designee) prior to entering a building (other than where he/she is assigned) for the purpose of contacting individual members of the bargaining unit. The Association may use District buildings (including the civic auditorium at cost) for meetings in accordance with the following guidelines:
A. For meetings that are intended to involve only members of the Association and/or the bargaining unit at a particular school and their invited guests, an Association representative shall notify the building principal or his/her designee at least two (2) days prior to said meeting so that conflicts in scheduling of said facility can be avoided. The building principal or designee shall not unreasonably deny an emergency request if the use of said facility does not conflict with other use of said facility. Such meetings may be held at times before or after the employee workday or during the lunch time.
B. For meetings that are intended to include members of the Association or members of the bargaining unit from a number of different schools, an Association representative shall notify in writing the District Business Office at least one (1: The Board agrees ) week in advance of the meeting for the purpose of avoiding conflicts with the District's or building's calendar, provided that an emergency request to permit the local Edwardsburg Education Association District for the use of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility building will not be denied if said use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may does not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association conflict with other use of intra-school mails and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each said building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers Such meetings may be limited held before or restricted when needed for security precautions. In after the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Actregular employee workday.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside the school system, which is confidential. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.01 Pursuant to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Board hereby agrees that every teacher will have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. The Board agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage, deprive, or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights covered by Act 379 of the Public Acts 1965; laws of the State of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, participation in collective professional negotiation; or the institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this Agreement.
5.02 The Association will have the privilege of using school buildings, when available, and in conformance with Board policies for meetings provided that when special custodial service is required the Board will make a customary charge therefore. The Association will have the privilege of posting notices of official organizational materials of the Association on the designated bulletin board provided in each building.
5.03 The Board agrees to permit furnish to the local Edwardsburg Education Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Board further agrees to supply available information which is germane to the issue which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records.
5.04 Duly authorized representatives of the Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that it does not interfere with, interrupt, or affect the normal operation of assigned duties. It is the responsibility of the above mentioned Association representatives to report to the building principal before they conference with any teacher. It is understood that no Association views on matter related to Administrative- Teacher or Board-Association relationship will be discussed in the presence of students. If, in the opinion of the principal or the immediate supervisor of the Association member, such Association activity is interfering with classroom activities or assigned duties, such Association activities must be discontinued immediately.
5.05 The Association may use school facilities and equipment, at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, providing:
A. Written request is made and use is arranged in advance.
B. The use is strictly to serve the legitimate business of the Association, such as records, notices, correspondence, etc.
C. The purpose is for internal business use of the Association and is not for public information.
D. Supplies, in connection with such equipment use, will be furnished or paid for by the Association. Equipment will not be removed from school buildings for property unless permission is granted by the Administrator following a written request by the Association meetings after president/designee. Use of equipment other than that listed herein will be with administrative approval. The Association recognizes that all equipment in a building is ultimately the responsibility of the building administrator.
5.06 The Association may use the inter-school hours subject to availability mail service and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher teachers’ mailboxes for the purpose of transmitting and/or distributing official Association materials materials. The Association will have a mailbox in the Board offices to transmit and agrees receive communications from its
5.07 The Association will be granted a total of twenty-eight (28) days per school year without loss of pay for conducting Association business including attendance at Association meetings. Appropriate written notice signed by the Association President of approved Association business days will be given to permit the supervisor (so that a substitute will be secured) and the Department of Human Resources in advance of the use. All requests for the use of bulletin board space in each building for Association days must be approved and countersigned by the purpose President of posting the Association.
5.08 The President of the Association noticesor his/her designee will be released to exercise one of the following two (2) options as listed below. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in president will notify the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents Superintendent/designee of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside choice no later than the last scheduled teacher work day of the preceding school system, which is confidentialyear. A representative Option One: The president of the Association mayor his/her designee will be released from his/her regular teaching assignment with no loss of pay, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this reviewbenefits or professional advantage.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principalA. If this Option is chosen, the Association officers (namely: will reimburse the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from District each building and members school year in an amount equal to contributions made to the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System on behalf of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within Association President. The District will bill the Association on May 1st of each school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for year and the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed reimbursement shall be received by the consent School District no later than June 30th of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededeach school year.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.01. Pursuant to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Board hereby agrees that every teacher will have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. The Board agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage, deprive, or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights covered by Act 379 of the Public Acts 1965; laws of the State of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of his/her membership in the Association, participation in collective professional negotiation; or the institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this Agreement.
5.02. The Association will have the privilege of using school buildings, when available, and in conformance with Board policies for meetings provided that when special custodial service is required the Board will make a customary charge therefore. The Association will have the privilege of posting notices of official organizational materials of the Association on the designated bulletin board provided in each building.
5.03. The Board agrees to permit furnish to the local Edwardsburg Education Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Board further agrees to supply available information which is germane to the issue which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records.
5.04. Duly authorized representatives of the Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that it does not interfere with, interrupt, or affect the normal operation of assigned duties. It is the responsibility of the above mentioned Association representatives to report to the building principal before they conference with any teacher. It is understood that no Association views on matter related to Administrative- Teacher or Board-Association relationship will be discussed in the presence of students. If, in the opinion of the principal or the immediate supervisor of the Association member, such Association activity is interfering with classroom activities or assigned duties, such Association activities must be discontinued immediately.
5.05. The Association may use school facilities and equipment, at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, providing:
A. Written request is made and use is arranged for in advance.
B. The use is strictly to serve the legitimate business of the Association, such as records, notices, correspondence, etc.
C. The purpose is for internal business use of the Association and is not for public information.
D. Supplies, in connection with such equipment use, will be furnished or paid for by the Association. Equipment will not be removed from school buildings for property unless permission is granted by the Administrator following a written request by the Association meetings after president/designee. Use of equipment other than that listed herein will be with administrative approval. The Association recognizes that all equipment in a building is ultimately the responsibility of the building administrator.
5.06. The Association may use the inter-school hours subject to availability mail service and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher teachers’ mailboxes for the purpose of transmitting and/or distributing official Association materials materials. The Association will have a mailbox in the Board offices to transmit and agrees receive communications from its membership.
5.07. The Association will be granted a total of twenty-eight (28) days per school year without loss of pay for conducting Association business including attendance at Association meetings. Appropriate written notice signed by the Association President of approved Association business days will be given to permit the supervisor (so that a substitute will be secured) and the Department of Human Resources in advance of the use. All requests for the use of bulletin board space in each building for Association days must be approved and countersigned by the purpose President of posting Association noticesthe Association.
5.08. The location President of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly or his/her designee will be released to service the legitimate business needs exercise one of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priorityfollowing two (2) options as listed below. The Association shall reimburse president will notify the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents Superintendent/designee of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside choice no later than the school system, which is confidential. A representative last scheduled teacher work day of the Association may, at preceding school year. Effective with the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent commencement of the building principal2011/12 school year, if this Option is chosen, the Association officers will reimburse the District each school year in an amount equal to one-half (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (11/2) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within BA Step 0 rate set forth in Schedule A3. The District will xxxx the Association on May 1st of each school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for year and the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed reimbursement shall be received by the consent School District no later than June 30th of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededeach school year.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 3.1 The Board agrees Association and its members shall have the right to permit the local Edwardsburg Education Association the use of the school buildings for Association organizational meetings after school hours subject to availability and the approval right to transact official business on school property at reasonable times, provided these meetings shall not interfere with or interrupt the normal school operations, and that such use shall be restricted to reasonable times; shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations; and the time and space to be used be cleared with the principal of the responsible administratorbuilding wherein the meetings are to be held. The Any school-sponsored activity shall have precedence for use of facilities. When additional expenses are incurred, the Board reserves the right to charge make a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Actreasonable charge.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of distributing Association materials and agrees to permit the use of bulletin board space in each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. 3.2 The Association shall reimburse be given the Board for opportunity to present brief reports and announcements at the costs conclusion of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board faculty meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher 3.3 The Association shall have the right to review use the contents district mailboxes for communications to employees.
3.4 The Association shall have the right to post notices of his/her personnel fileits activities and matters of Association concern on designated bulletin boards. The superintendent may direct the removal of any items posted on the bulletin board which may be offensive to other staff members, except in poor taste or not appropriate for information from sources outside display. Before removal of such materials, the school system, which is confidential. A representative of Superintendent or his designee will meet with the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher President and any staff member(s) who find such communications offensive or in this reviewpoor taste in an attempt to reach a satisfactory compromise.
Section 7: 3.5 The Board agrees to permit, by consent make available to the Association in response to reasonable requests from time to time all available information concerning the financial resources of the building principaldistrict, including but not limited to: annual financial reports and audits, register of certificated personnel, tentative budget, agendas and minutes of all Board meetings, and treasurer’s reports together with information which may be necessary for the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) to process any grievance or complaint.
3.6 The Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with will make available any pertinent information as expressed reasonably requested by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededBoard or its representatives.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: 3.7 In the event the district receives a FOIA request for Association elects more than one individual to serve in the personnel record(s) office of any teacher(s), or any portion thereofAssociation President, the district Association shall promptly designate one individual to receive all notices on behalf of the Association and delivery to that individual will satisfy any requirement to provide the following notice to or copies to the affected teacher(s)Association President.
3.8 The Board will send to the Association Executive Members, any changes or revisions to the Board adopted policies and other written administrative policies which affect teachers, electronically within 30 days of the change.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: The Board agrees that the teacher will not be coerced or discriminated against with respect to permit hours, wages, or any terms or conditions of employment because of his/her membership in the local Edwardsburg Education Association, participation in the Association activities, collective negotiations with the use Board, or his/her institution of the school buildings for Association meetings after school hours subject to availability and the approval of the responsible administratora grievance. The Board reserves Association agrees that the right to charge a fee for such facility use if Association shall not coerce nor discriminate against any employee by reason of his/her membership or lack thereof in the school incurs an additional costAssociation. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance ActThe Association shall include its leadership and members.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association the use of intra-school mails buildings without charge for Association meetings. All meetings shall have prior approval of the building principal. All general membership meetings shall be held outside of regular teacher hours and will be restricted to times when regular custodial personnel are on duty. Any additional maintenance or service charges will be assumed by the Association.
Section 3: The Board agrees to permit the Association the use of teacher mailboxes for the purpose purposes of distributing Association materials and materials.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit the Association the use of bulletin board space in the teachers’ lounge of each building for the purpose of posting Association notices. The location of this bulletin board space Each notice shall be in initialed by the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance ActAssociation President or Building Representative.
Section 35: The Board agrees that Association shall have the Association may right to use school office business equipment when not in regular use, normally available for teacher use provided that the use thereof is strictly to service serve the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may said equipment shall be limited or restricted when needed for security precautionscleared with the building principal. In Any costs incidental to such use shall be the event obligation of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetingsAssociation.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside the school system, which is confidential. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permitagrees, by consent of the building principal, to permit the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, executive director and one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committeebuilding) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction supervision of children children, and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited.
Section 7: Upon written request, the Board agrees to furnish the Association a copy of information pertaining to the official business of the Board, including financial information, as prescribed by Section 1202 of the School Code of 1976, MCL 380.1202. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if neededExamination of original records of above information shall be performed only in the office of the Board or its agents.
Section 8: The Upon written request, the Board recognizes its responsibility agrees to give assistance to teachers the Association President prior notification of all Board meetings and provide the Association with respect to the maintenance a copy of control each agenda, minutes and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and disciplineTreasurer’s Report.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) The Board agrees that teachers shall be entitled to full rights of citizenship; and no religious or political beliefs of any teacher(steacher, or lack thereof, shall be grounds for any discipline or discrimination with respect to the professional employment of that teacher. The private and personal life of any teacher is not within the concern or attention of the Board unless the teacher’s conduct adversely affects his/her relationship to students, the discharge of his/her teaching duties, or his/her image as a teacher in the community.
Section 10: The Board agrees the provisions of this Agreement and the wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment shall be applied without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any portion thereof, other legal protected category. It is
Section 11: The Board agrees that nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict to any teacher rights he/she may have under any other laws.
Section 12: The Association will be allotted a total of seven (7) days per year to be used for Association business. These days are non-accumulative. The Association President will approve the district shall promptly provide use of said days and notify the following building principal five (5) days prior to the affected teacher(srequested date(s).
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Samples: Teachers' Master Contract
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Section 1: 5.01 Pursuant to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Board hereby agrees that every teacher will have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. The Board agrees that it will not directly or indirectly discourage, deprive, or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights covered by Act 379 of the Public Acts 1965; laws of the State of Michigan and the United States; that it will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, or terms and conditions of employment by reason of
5.02 The Association will have the privilege of using school buildings, when available, and in conformance with Board policies for meetings provided that when special custodial service is required the Board will make a customary charge therefore. The Association will have the privilege of posting notices of official organizational materials of the Association on the designated bulletin board provided in each building.
5.03 The Board agrees to permit furnish to the local Edwardsburg Education Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Board further agrees to supply available information which is germane to the issue which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records.
5.04 Duly authorized representatives of the Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times, provided that it does not interfere with, interrupt, or affect the normal operation of assigned duties. It is the responsibility of the above mentioned Association representatives to report to the building principal before they conference with any teacher. It is understood that no Association views on matter related to Administrative- Teacher or Board-Association relationship will be discussed in the presence of students. If, in the opinion of the principal or the immediate supervisor of the Association member, such Association activity is interfering with classroom activities or assigned duties, such Association activities must be discontinued immediately.
5.05 The Association may use school facilities and equipment, at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, providing:
A. Written request is made and use is arranged for in advance.
B. The use is strictly to serve the legitimate business of the Association, such as records, notices, correspondence, etc.
C. The purpose is for internal business use of the Association and is not for public information.
D. Supplies, in connection with such equipment use, will be furnished or paid for by the Association. Equipment will not be removed from school buildings for property unless permission is granted by the Administrator following a written request by the Association meetings after president/designee. Use of equipment other than that listed herein will be with administrative approval. The Association recognizes that all equipment in a building is ultimately the responsibility of the building administrator.
5.06 The Association may use the inter-school hours subject to availability mail service and the approval of the responsible administrator. The Board reserves the right to charge a fee for such facility use if the school incurs an additional cost. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 2: The Board agrees to permit the Association use of intra-school mails and teacher teachers’ mailboxes for the purpose of transmitting and/or distributing official Association materials materials. The Association will have a mailbox in the Board offices to transmit and agrees receive communications from its membership.
5.07 The Association will be granted a total of twenty-eight (28) days per school year without loss of pay for conducting Association business including attendance at Association meetings. Appropriate written notice signed by the Association President of approved Association business days will be given to permit the supervisor (so that a substitute will be secured) and the Department of Human Resources in advance of the use. All requests for the use of bulletin board space in each building for Association days must be approved and countersigned by the purpose President of posting the Association.
5.08 The President of the Association noticesor his/her designee will be released to exercise one of the following two (2) options as listed below. The location of this bulletin board space shall be in president will notify the staff lounge of each building. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 3: The Board agrees that the Association may use school office equipment when not in regular use, provided that the use is strictly to service the legitimate business needs of the local Edwardsburg Education Association. Use of computers may be limited or restricted when needed for security precautions. In the event of conflict, the responsible administrator will determine priority. The Association shall reimburse the Board for the costs of supplies used for Association business. Said use may not violate the Campaign Finance Act.
Section 4: The Board agrees to permit teachers to wear insignia, pins and other identification of membership in the Association and any affiliate organization.
Section 5: The Board agrees to give the Association president prior notification of all board meetings.
Section 6: Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents Superintendent/designee of his/her personnel file, except for information from sources outside choice no later than the last scheduled teacher work day of the preceding school system, which is confidentialyear. A representative Option One: The president of the Association mayor his/her designee will be released from his/her regular teaching assignment with no loss of pay, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this reviewbenefits or professional advantage.
Section 7: The Board agrees to permit, by consent of the building principal, the Association officers (namely: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, one (1) Association representative from each building and members of the grievance committee) to travel from building to building within the school system during school hours when said officers do not have direct responsibility for the instruction of children and provided that the responsibilities of the visited party or parties are not interfered with as expressed by the consent of the principal of the individual building to be visited. Said officers are to notify their principals and provide substitutes from existing staff if needed.
Section 8: The Board recognizes its responsibility to give assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, on school property and during all school activities within the confines of school policy. The teachers recognize their responsibility in maintaining this control and discipline.
Section 9: In the event the district receives a FOIA request for the personnel record(s) of any teacher(s), or any portion thereof, the district shall promptly provide the following to the affected teacher(s)
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Samples: Master Agreement
