Bargaining Agent Activities Sample Clauses

Bargaining Agent Activities. The Employer, to the extent the same shall not unreasonably interfere with operation of the Employer's school system, shall, upon the Bargaining Agent's written request, grant up to six (6) Employee days off, in increments not less than ½ days unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent, with pay each school year to attend any official Bargaining Agent activities, such as, but not limited to, preparation for and attendance at grievance proceedings under the provisions of this Agreement. The Bargaining Agent shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the need to seek released time from classroom duties. For such days, the Bargaining Agent shall pay to the Employer an amount of money equal to the cost to the Employer of acquiring substitute employees for said days. The Employer shall submit a statement in advance to the Bargaining Agent for such amount, and the Bargaining Agent shall make payment of the statement prior to the Employee's absence. If the substitute is not hired, the payment shall be refunded to the Bargaining Agent. The Bargaining Agent's written request or requests as appropriate, shall be given to the Employer not less than five (5) days prior to the time such requested leave is to commence, and shall clearly identify the Employee or Employees to be granted leave and shall state the day or days for which such leave is requested.