Common use of Effective Human Relations Program Clause in Contracts

Effective Human Relations Program. Schools and school staffs must take proactive steps to advance an environment of high expectations and mutual respect. The Board and MCEA affirm our commitment to preparing all students to live and work in a global multicultural world and to fostering an atmosphere where all members of the community feel they are an integral part of the educational process. 1. The Board and MCEA agree to establish, maintain and support productive and harmonious working and learning environments for staff and students. The parties agree that acts of disrespect, insensitivity, bias, harassment, verbal abuse, physical violence or illegal discrimination toward any person will not be condoned. 2. There shall be no discrimination by the Board or MCEA against individuals because of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The parties also agree that good human relations are a high priority for effective school environments. 3. Human relations are the personal and group dynamics that promote respect for the rights and integrity of each individual and recognition of the value of each group as an important part of the community. Positive human relations are a vehicle to promote access, equity, and equality of opportunity for all. 4. Each unit member shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an educational atmosphere which is inclusive, bias-free and welcoming, and one in which students can develop attitudes and skills for effective, cooperative living, including—  respect for the individual regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, socio-economic status, intellectual ability, sexual orientation, or disability;  respect for cultural and language differences;  respect for personal rights of others; and  respect for the right of others to seek and maintain their own identities with dignity.

Effective Human Relations Program. FY20185 – FY202017 MCEA/BOE CONTRACT Page 32 Schools and school staffs must take proactive steps to advance an environment of high expectations and mutual respect. The Board and MCEA affirm our commitment to preparing all students to live and work in a global multicultural world and to fostering an atmosphere where all members of the community feel they are an integral part of the educational process. 1. The Board and MCEA agree to establish, maintain and support productive and harmonious working and learning environments for staff and students. The parties agree that acts of disrespect, insensitivity, bias, harassment, verbal abuse, physical violence or illegal discrimination toward any person will not be condoned. 2. There shall be no discrimination by the Board or MCEA against individuals because of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The parties also agree that good human relations are a high priority for effective school environments. 3. Human relations are the personal and group dynamics that promote respect for the rights and integrity of each individual and recognition of the value of each group as an important part of the community. Positive human relations are a vehicle to promote access, equity, and equality of opportunity for all. 4. Each unit member shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an educational atmosphere which is inclusive, bias-free and welcoming, and one in which students can develop attitudes and skills for effective, cooperative living, including—  respect for the individual regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, socio-economic status, intellectual ability, sexual orientation, or disability;  respect for cultural and language differences;  respect for personal rights of others; and  respect for the right of others to seek and maintain their own identities with dignity.