Common use of Contract Waivers Clause in Contracts

Contract Waivers. Recognizing that education reform activity may require collective bargaining flexibility on a continuing basis, the District and the Association adopt the following guidelines to assist in the implementation of the joint commitment. 24.3.1. The District and the Association recognize the need for flexibility in education reform and will, where appropriate, consider waiving or modifying any contract provisions. Contract waivers must be submitted on or before the 15th of April prior to the school year the waiver is to take effect. Approved contract waivers must be renewed on an annual basis. 24.3.2. Education reform proposals which require such waivers or modifications shall be referred to the Contract Administration Committee for review. 24.3.3. All agreements to modify, amend or otherwise change contract provisions will be by mutual written agreement of the Parties. Each Party will determine its own procedures for ratifying any written agreements which modify existing contract provisions. Contract waivers must be submitted to the Association on or before the 15th of April prior to the school year the waiver is to take effect. Approved contract waivers must be renewed on an annual basis.