Common use of EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The Board and the Association hereby agree to abide by the Michigan Public Relations Act, other laws of Michigan and the Constitution of Michigan and the United States. B. The Association and paraeducator employees have the right to use school buildings and facilities for meetings in accordance with school policy. C. It is the responsibility of the Association and individual employees to honor Board policies and Administrative Regulations not in conflict with the Master Agreement. Neither the Association, its representatives, nor any employee shall assume administrative or supervisory authority or direct employees to disregard the instruction or directions of administrators or supervisors. D. The Association agrees to supply all information which the Board/Employer requests to process any grievance or complaint. E. The Employer agrees to furnish, when practicable, to the Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time, public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Employer further agrees to supply available information, when feasible and when requested, in writing, which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records. However, the Employer reserves the right to determine what is germane to the matter so that irrelevant, confidential information on personnel does not become public. The cost for any requested information will be paid by the Association. F. All employees accept the responsibility to strive for excellence in their work and to take advantage of opportunities for continually improving their skills and relationships with their co-workers and with the public. Paraeducators should attend professional development and on-boarding/orientation opportunities that are available. G. Employees are responsible for maintaining a continuous high level of professional service to the welfare and benefit of the School District. Employees, therefore, are responsible to discharge their work assignments with proficiency and make a conscientious effort to meet all the reasonable demands of the Board of Education and the Employer. H. Employees are required to display exemplary behavior as an example to students, parents, community and co-workers and to refrain from actions which will detract from the appropriate image of a dedicated, sincere, and conscientious employee. X. Xxxx authorized Association representatives may be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that it shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operation, and that said representative(s) have the permission of the building principal/supervisor. Such business will be transacted in private. J. Time lost by unauthorized absence from duty will result in a proportionate salary reduction and may result in the disciplinary action process of progressive discipline up to and including termination. K. In the absence of a building supervisor (principal) or designee, bargaining unit members will not be held accountable or made responsible for the administration or supervision of the building. L. Employees will not be required to work under unsafe conditions. The district will provide safety equipment and supplies to bargaining unit members needed to safely perform their job duties. M. The Board will provide a lounge which contains a bulletin board, refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone, and adequate seating and also provide convenient rest room facilities for all members. A secure place for personal belongings will be provided as well as access to a computer and printer to perform job duties. N. Employees will have the privilege of payroll deductions for the following items: 1. Tax-Sheltered mutual funds (custodial account) and tax-sheltered annuity with companies who have been approved by the district. 2. Other deductions approved by the Board 3. Section 125, including Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts 4. Optional Life Insurance 5. Direct deposit to any bank/credit Association 6. MPSERS Tax-deferred payments, if offered by MPSERS O. The building administrator will assume full responsibility for the administration of medication to students The dispensation of medication to students may be given by an adult in the presence of a second adult as provided by Board policy and administrative regulation. Copies of policy and regulation will be provided to all employees electronically at the beginning of each school year. An employee will only dispense medication in a manner covered by Board policy. The employer will indemnify and save harmless from any liability employees properly administrating medication to students.

EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The Board and the Association hereby agree to abide by the Michigan Public Relations Act, other laws of Michigan and the Constitution of Michigan and the United States. B. The Association and paraeducator employees have the right to use school buildings and facilities for meetings in accordance with school policy. C. It is the responsibility of the Association and individual employees to honor Board policies and Administrative Regulations not in conflict with the Master Agreement. Neither the Association, its representatives, nor any employee shall assume administrative or supervisory authority or direct employees to disregard the instruction or directions of administrators or supervisors. D. The Association agrees to supply all information which the Board/Employer requests to process any grievance or complaint. E. The Employer agrees to furnish, when practicable, to the Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time, public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Employer further agrees to supply available information, when feasible and when requested, in writing, which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records. However, the Employer reserves the right to determine what is germane to the matter so that irrelevant, confidential information on personnel does not become public. The cost for any requested information will be paid by the Association. F. All employees accept the responsibility to strive for excellence in their work and to take advantage of opportunities for continually improving their skills and relationships with their co-workers and with the public. Paraeducators should attend professional development and on-boarding/orientation opportunities that are available. G. Employees are responsible for maintaining a continuous high level of professional service to the welfare and benefit of the School District. Employees, therefore, are responsible to discharge their work assignments with proficiency and make a conscientious effort to meet all the reasonable demands of the Board of Education and the Employer. H. Employees are required to display exemplary behavior as an example to students, parents, community and co-workers and to refrain from actions which will detract from the appropriate image of a dedicated, sincere, and conscientious employee. X. Xxxx I. Duly authorized Association representatives may be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that it shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operation, and that said representative(s) have the permission of the building principal/supervisor. Such business will be transacted in private. J. Time lost by unauthorized absence from duty will result in a proportionate salary reduction and may result in the disciplinary action process of progressive discipline up to and including terminationaction. K. In the absence of a building supervisor (principal) or designee, bargaining unit members will not be held accountable or made responsible for the administration or supervision of the building. L. Employees will not be required to work under unsafe conditions. The district will provide safety equipment and supplies to bargaining unit members needed to safely perform their job duties. M. The Board will provide a lounge which contains a bulletin board, refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone, and adequate seating and also provide convenient rest room facilities for all members. A secure place for personal belongings will be provided as well as access to a computer and printer to perform job duties. N. Employees will have the privilege of payroll deductions for the following items: 1. ) Tax-Sheltered mutual funds (custodial account) and tax-sheltered annuity with companies who have been approved by the district. 2. ) United Way 3) Other deductions approved by the Board 3. 4) Section 125, including Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts 4. 5) Optional Life Insurance 5. 6) Long Term Care Insurance 7) Direct deposit to any bank/credit Association 6. 8) MPSERS Tax-deferred payments, if offered by MPSERS O. The building administrator will assume full responsibility for the administration of medication to students The dispensation of medication to students may be given by an adult in the presence of a second adult as provided by Board policy and administrative regulation. Copies of policy and regulation will be provided to all employees electronically at the beginning of each school year. An employee will only dispense medication in a manner covered by Board policy. The employer will indemnify and save harmless from any liability employees properly administrating medication to students.MPSERS

EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The Board and the Association hereby agree to abide by the Michigan Public Relations Act, other laws of Michigan and the Constitution of Michigan and the United States. B. The Association and paraeducator employees have the right to use school buildings and facilities for meetings in accordance with school policy. C. It is the responsibility of the Association and individual employees to honor Board policies and Administrative Regulations not in conflict with the Master Agreement. Neither the Association, its representatives, nor any employee shall assume administrative or supervisory authority or direct employees to disregard the instruction or directions of administrators or supervisors. D. The Association agrees to supply all information which the Board/Employer requests to process any grievance or complaint. E. The Employer agrees to furnish, when practicable, to the Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time, public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Employer further agrees to supply available information, when feasible and when requested, in writing, which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records. However, the Employer reserves the right to determine what is germane to the matter so that irrelevant, confidential information on personnel does not become public. The cost for any requested information will be paid by the Association. F. All employees accept the responsibility to strive for excellence in their work and to take advantage of opportunities for continually improving their skills and relationships with their co-workers and with the public. Paraeducators should attend professional development and on-boarding/orientation opportunities that are available. G. Employees are responsible for maintaining a continuous high level of professional service to the welfare and benefit of the School District. Employees, therefore, are responsible to discharge their work assignments with proficiency and make a conscientious effort to meet all the reasonable demands of the Board of Education and the Employer. H. Employees are required to display exemplary behavior as an example to students, parents, community and co-workers and to refrain from actions which will detract from the appropriate image of a dedicated, sincere, and conscientious employee. X. Xxxx I. Duly authorized Association representatives may be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that it shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operation, and that said representative(s) have the permission of the building principal/supervisor. Such business will be transacted in private. J. Time lost by unauthorized absence from duty will result in a proportionate salary reduction and may result in the disciplinary action process of progressive discipline up to and including termination. K. In the absence of a building supervisor (principal) or designee, bargaining unit members will not be held accountable or made responsible for the administration or supervision of the building. L. Employees will not be required to work under unsafe conditions. The district will provide safety equipment and supplies to bargaining unit members needed to safely perform their job duties. M. The Board will provide a lounge which contains a bulletin board, refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone, and adequate seating and also provide convenient rest room facilities for all members. A secure place for personal belongings will be provided as well as access to a computer and printer to perform job duties. N. Employees will have the privilege of payroll deductions for the following items: 1. Tax-Sheltered mutual funds (custodial account) and tax-sheltered annuity with companies who have been approved by the district. 2. Other deductions approved by the Board 3. Section 125, including Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts 4. Optional Life Insurance 5. Direct deposit to any bank/credit Association 6. MPSERS Tax-deferred payments, if offered by MPSERS O. The building administrator will assume full responsibility for the administration of medication to students The the dispensation of medication to students may be given by an adult in the presence of a second adult as provided by Board policy and administrative regulation. Copies of policy and regulation will be provided to all employees electronically at the beginning of each school year. An employee will only dispense medication in a manner covered by Board policy. The employer will indemnify and save harmless from any liability employees properly administrating medication to students.

EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A. X. Xxxxxxxx to Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Employer hereby agrees that every employee of the Board shall have the right to freely organize, join, and support the Union for the purpose of engaging in collective negotiations and other lawful activities. The Board and the Association hereby agree to abide by the Michigan Public Relations ActEmployer agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee for his/her institution of any grievance, other laws of Michigan and the Constitution of Michigan and the United Statescomplaint, or proceeding under this Agreement. B. The Association Employer specifically recognizes the right of its employees appropriately to invoke the assistance of the State Labor Mediation Board, or a mediator from such public agency. C. The Union and paraeducator employees its members have the right to use school buildings and facilities for meetings in accordance with school policy. C. D. It is the responsibility of the Association Union and individual employees members to honor Board policies and Administrative Regulations not in conflict with the Master Agreement. Neither the AssociationUnion, its representatives, nor any employee member shall assume administrative or supervisory authority or direct employees to disregard the instruction or directions of administrators or supervisors. D. E. The Association Union agrees to supply all information which the Board/Employer requests to process any grievance or complaint. E. F. The Employer agrees to furnish, when practicable, to the Association Union in response to reasonable written requests from time to time, public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Employer further agrees to supply available information, when feasible and when requested, in writing, which may be necessary for the Association Union to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records. However, the Employer reserves the right to determine what is germane to the matter so that irrelevant, confidential information on personnel does not become public. The cost for any requested information will be paid by the AssociationUnion. F. G. All employees accept the responsibility to strive for excellence in their work and to take advantage of opportunities for continually improving their skills and relationships with their co-workers and with the public. Paraeducators should attend professional development and on-boarding/orientation opportunities that are available. G. H. Employees are responsible for maintaining a continuous high level of professional service to the welfare and benefit of the School District. Employees, therefore, are responsible to discharge their work assignments with proficiency and make a conscientious effort to meet all the reasonable demands of the Board of Education and the Employer. H. I. Employees are required to display exemplary behavior as an example to students, parents, community and co-workers and to refrain from actions which will detract from the appropriate image of a dedicated, sincere, and conscientious employee. X. Xxxx authorized Association Union representatives may be permitted to transact official Association Union business on school property provided that it shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operation, and that said representative(s) have the permission of the building principal/principal/ supervisor. Such business will be transacted in private. J. K. Time lost by unauthorized absence from duty will result in a proportionate salary reduction and may result in the disciplinary action process of progressive discipline up to and including terminationreduction. K. In the absence of a building supervisor (principal) or designee, bargaining unit members will not be held accountable or made responsible for the administration or supervision of the building. L. Employees will not be required to work under unsafe conditions. The district will provide safety equipment and supplies to bargaining unit members needed to safely perform their job duties. M. The Board will provide a lounge which contains a bulletin board, refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone, and adequate seating and also provide convenient rest room facilities for all members. A secure place for personal belongings will be provided as well as access to a computer and printer to perform job duties. N. Employees will have the privilege of payroll deductions for the following items: 1. Tax-Sheltered mutual funds (custodial account) and tax-sheltered annuity with companies who have been approved by the district. 2. Other deductions approved by the Board 3. Section 125, including Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts 4. Optional Life Insurance 5. Direct deposit to any bank/credit Association 6. MPSERS Tax-deferred payments, if offered by MPSERS O. The building administrator will assume full responsibility for the administration of medication to students The dispensation of medication to students may be given by an adult in the presence of a second adult as provided by Board policy and administrative regulation. Copies of policy and regulation will be provided to all employees electronically at the beginning of each school year. An employee will only dispense medication in a manner covered by Board policy. The employer will indemnify and save harmless from any liability employees properly administrating medication to students.

EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The Board and the Association hereby agree to abide by the Michigan Public Relations Act, other laws of Michigan and the Constitution of Michigan and the United States. B. The Association and paraeducator employees have the right to use school buildings and facilities for meetings in accordance with school policy. C. It is the responsibility of the Association and individual employees to honor Board policies and Administrative Regulations not in conflict with the Master Agreement. Neither the Association, its representatives, nor any employee shall assume administrative or supervisory authority or direct employees to disregard the instruction or directions of administrators or supervisors. D. The Association agrees to supply all information which the Board/Employer requests to process any grievance or complaint. E. The Employer agrees to furnish, when practicable, to the Association in response to reasonable written requests from time to time, public information concerning the financial resources of the District. The Employer further agrees to supply available information, when feasible and when requested, in writing, which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, except in cases involving confidential personnel records. However, the Employer reserves the right to determine what is germane to the matter so that irrelevant, confidential information on personnel does not become public. The cost for any requested information will be paid by the Association. F. All employees accept the responsibility to strive for excellence in their work and to take advantage of opportunities for continually improving their skills and relationships with their co-workers and with the public. Paraeducators should attend professional development and on-boarding/orientation opportunities that are available. G. Employees are responsible for maintaining a continuous high level of professional service to the welfare and benefit of the School District. Employees, therefore, are responsible to discharge their work assignments with proficiency and make a conscientious effort to meet all the reasonable demands of the Board of Education and the Employer. H. Employees are required to display exemplary behavior as an example to students, parents, community and co-workers and to refrain from actions which will detract from the appropriate image of a dedicated, sincere, and conscientious employee. X. Xxxx I. Duly authorized Association representatives may be permitted to transact official Association business on school property provided that it shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operation, and that said representative(s) have the permission of the building principal/supervisor. Such business will be transacted in private. J. Time lost by unauthorized absence from duty will result in a proportionate salary reduction and may result in the disciplinary action process of progressive discipline up to and including termination. K. In the absence of a building supervisor (principal) or designee, bargaining unit members will not be held accountable or made responsible for the administration or supervision of the building. L. Employees will not be required to work under unsafe conditions. The district will provide safety equipment and supplies to bargaining unit members needed to safely perform their job duties. M. The Board will provide a lounge which contains a bulletin board, refrigerator, microwave oven, telephone, and adequate seating and also provide convenient rest room facilities for all members. A secure place for personal belongings will be provided as well as access to a computer and printer to perform job duties. N. Employees will have the privilege of payroll deductions for the following items: 1. Tax-Sheltered mutual funds (custodial account) and tax-sheltered annuity with companies who have been approved by the district. 2. Other deductions approved by the Board 3. Section 125, including Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts 4. Optional Life Insurance 5. Direct deposit to any bank/credit Association 6. MPSERS Tax-deferred payments, if offered by MPSERS O. The building administrator will assume full responsibility for the administration of medication to students The dispensation of medication to students may be given by an adult in the presence of a second adult as provided by Board policy and administrative regulation. Copies of policy and regulation will be provided to all employees electronically at the beginning of each school year. An employee will only dispense medication in a manner covered by Board policy. The employer will indemnify and save harmless from any liability employees properly administrating medication to students.