Common use of DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS Clause in Contracts

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS. A. Except to the extent specifically abridged by a provision of this Agreement, the Board reserves and retains solely and exclusively all of its rights to manage the district. Such rights shall include but are not limited to: determine the number of types of positions, to establish policies, practices or procedures for the District, and from time to time, change or abolish such policies, practices or procedures relating to its operation and of the School System, as the Board shall deem advisable. A. When an employee of the Board, acting as an agent of the Board and performing such duties within the rules, regulations and policies of the Board, shall be subject to court action for performing such duty, the Board shall provide reasonable legal advice for such employee. A. Each employee shall be permitted to inspect all of the contents of his/her personnel file. B. Any material not made known to an employee shall not be permitted as evidence in any grievance or any disciplinary action against such employee. C. Correspondence or other material making reference to an employee's competence, character, or manner which the Board intends to place in the employee's file, will be made known to the employee and the employee will be given an opportunity to attach his/her comments. D. When staff records or credentials are requested by a non Xxxxx XXXX person, agency, or institution, that staff member will be informed of what records are requested, by whom they are requested, and for what purpose they are requested. A. All staff may have Union Representation. A. The Union and its representatives may request to use the Xxxxx XXXX building at all reasonable hours for meetings, provided when special custodial service is required, the employer may make a reasonable charge therefore. Such use shall require the Union follow the established building scheduling procedures and policies established by the Board. B. The Federation shall, upon request, be granted the privilege of conduction of a Federation meeting once a month to begin as soon as students have gone. Those employees choosing not to attend the meeting must complete their workday on school-related activities. If the Federation meeting conflicts with another school-related activity, the Federation will reschedule its meeting at the request of Administration. C. The Federation shall be allotted the minimum of one hour for Federation business at each of the in-service days. A. Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on the Xxxxx XXXX property during non-paid time, provided this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal Xxxxx XXXX operations. A. The Union shall be permitted to post notices of its activities and matters of Union concern on bulletin boards located in Xxxxx XXXX buildings. Xxxx notices and other materials may also be circulated through the mail service upon approval of the administration. A. The Board will make available to the Union information which the Union needs for preparation of bargaining demands for implementation of the terms of the Agreement or for processing of grievances arising out of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

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DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS. A. Except to the extent specifically abridged by a provision of this Agreement, the Board reserves and retains solely and exclusively all of its rights to manage the district. Such rights shall include but are not limited to: determine the number of types of positions, to establish policies, practices or procedures for the District, and from time to time, change or abolish such policies, practices or procedures relating to its operation and of the School System, as the Board shall deem advisable. A. When an employee of the Board, acting as an agent of the Board and performing such duties within the rules, regulations and policies of the Board, shall be subject to court action for performing such duty, the Board shall provide reasonable legal advice for such employee. A. Each employee shall be permitted to inspect all of the contents of his/her personnel file. B. Any material not made known to an employee shall not be permitted as evidence in any grievance or any disciplinary action against such employee. C. Correspondence or other material making reference to an employee's ’s competence, character, or manner which the Board intends to place in the employee's ’s file, will be made known to the employee and the employee will be given an opportunity to attach his/her comments. D. When staff records or credentials are requested by a non Xxxxx XXXX person, agency, or institution, that staff member will be informed of what records are requested, by whom they are requested, and for what purpose they are requested. A. All staff may have Union Representation. A. The Union and its representatives may request to use the Xxxxx XXXX building at all reasonable hours for meetings, provided when special custodial service is required, the employer may make a reasonable charge therefore. Such use shall require the Union follow the established building scheduling procedures and policies established by the Board. B. The Federation shall, upon request, be granted the privilege of conduction of a Federation meeting once a month to begin as soon as students have gone. Those employees choosing not to attend the meeting must complete their workday on school-related activities. If the Federation meeting conflicts with another school-related activity, the Federation will reschedule its meeting at the request of Administration. C. The Federation shall be allotted the minimum of one hour for Federation business at each of the in-service days. A. Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on the Xxxxx XXXX property during non-paid time, provided this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal Xxxxx XXXX operations. A. The Union shall be permitted to post notices of its activities and matters of Union concern on bulletin boards located in Xxxxx XXXX buildings. Xxxx notices and other materials may also be circulated through the mail service upon approval of the administration. A. The Board will make available to the Union information which the Union needs for preparation of bargaining demands for implementation of the terms of the Agreement or for processing of grievances arising out of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS. A. Except to the extent specifically abridged by a provision of this Agreement, the Board reserves and retains solely and exclusively all of its rights to manage the district. Such rights shall include but are not limited to: determine the number of types of positions, to establish policies, practices or procedures for the District, and from time to time, change or abolish such policies, practices or procedures relating to its operation and of the School System, as the Board shall deem advisable. A. When an employee of the Board, acting as an agent of the Board and performing such duties within the rules, regulations and policies of the Board, shall be subject to court action for performing such duty, the Board shall provide reasonable legal advice for such employee. A. Each employee shall be permitted to inspect all of the contents of his/her personnel file. B. Any material not made known to an employee shall not be permitted as evidence in any grievance or any disciplinary action against such employee. C. Correspondence or other material making reference to an employee's competence, character, or manner which the Board intends to place in the employee's file, will be made known to the employee and the employee will be given an opportunity to attach his/her comments. D. When staff records or credentials are requested by a non Xxxxx XXXX person, agency, or institution, that staff member will be informed of what records are requested, by whom they are requested, and for what purpose they are requested. A. The parties recognize the importance and value of developing a procedure for assisting in evaluating the progress and success of staff members. Therefore, to this end, the following procedure has been agreed to in an effort to accomplish these goals. B. All certified staff upon employment and at the beginning of each school year will be apprised of the specific evaluation procedures and criteria prior to conducting any formal evaluation. The total evaluation of a staff member will include classroom observations, district procedures, rules and regulations, and staff and student relationships. Observations shall form a basis for the evaluation of the practices, methods, techniques of the staff member. Each observation shall be made in person for a minimum of thirty consecutive minutes. All monitoring or observation of the performance of an employee shall be conducted openly and with full knowledge of the employee. An employee will be informed in advance of the day on which he/she is to be evaluated in order that the objectives or purpose of the class or work period being evaluated will be discussed in advance between the parties. Probationary employees shall have at least one observation and total evaluation each year. Tenured employees will be observed and evaluated at least every three years. Within two weeks after the formal observation, the employee will receive a written report and have an opportunity to discuss the report with an administrator. The report will contain specific weaknesses, strengths, and suggested improvements. The employee will be offered the opportunity to sign the report. Space will be provided on the evaluation form where employees may insert their comments relative to the evaluation. The employee may request and receive one additional formal evaluation, which shall be scheduled by mutual consent. All evaluations shall be completed before April 30th of each year. C. Tenure teachers will be evaluated at least once every three (3) years. Those teachers to be evaluated will be notified in September that they will be evaluated that school year. However, notification does not restrict administrative evaluation. All evaluations shall be completed before March 31st of each year. A. In cases of disciplinary interviews and reprimands, an affected employee will have Union Representationthe right in all such instances to request the presence of a union representative to said interview, and when such a request is made, the interview will not proceed until the representative is in attendance. The employer shall have a similar right to include representatives of its choice at such meetings. A. The Union and its representatives may request to use the Xxxxx XXXX building at all reasonable hours for meetings, provided when special custodial service is required, the employer may make a reasonable charge therefore. Such use shall require the Union follow the established building scheduling procedures and policies established by the Board. B. The Federation shall, upon request, be granted the privilege of conduction of a Federation meeting once a month to begin as soon as students have gone. Those employees choosing not to attend the meeting must complete their workday on school-related activities. If the Federation meeting conflicts with another school-related activity, the Federation will reschedule its meeting at the request of Administration. C. The Federation shall be allotted the minimum of one hour for Federation business at each of the in-service days. A. Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on the Xxxxx XXXX property during non-paid time, provided this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal Xxxxx XXXX operations. A. The Union shall be permitted to post notices of its activities and matters of Union concern on bulletin boards located in Xxxxx XXXX buildings. Xxxx Said notices and other materials may also be circulated through the mail service upon approval of the administration. A. The Board will make available to the Union information which the Union needs for preparation of bargaining demands for implementation of the terms of the Agreement or for processing of grievances arising out of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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