Common use of GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16 Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 16 Section B. Purpose 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 40

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions Grievance 16 Section B. Purpose General Provisions 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator for Resolving Grievances 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits ARTICLE VIII: PERSONNEL FILE ACCESS AND SECURITY 19 Section H. Miscellaneous A. Privacy and Personnel Files 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans IX: RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT X: EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity Discipline 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY Progressive Discipline 21 Section A. Determination 21 C. Reprimand - Privacy 22 Section B. Probationary D. Complaints Against Employees 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST E. Investigations 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination F. Representation 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority G. Hand Delivery 23 Section E. Retirement H. Absent - Mail 23 Section I. Unverifiable/Anonymous 23 Section J. Administrative Leave With Pay 23 Section K. Suspension or Reassignment Pending Investigation of Misconduct 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 XI: PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND CONTRACT STATUS 24 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 Section A. Determination of Need Probationary Period 24 Section B. Definition Contract Status 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT XII: EVALUATIONS 26 Section A. Work Assignment Purpose 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate Process 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment Performance Improvement Plans 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 XIII: HOURS OF WORK 28 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Normal Work Day 28 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Work Calendar Changes 28 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers Flexible Work Schedule 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers Duty Free Lunch 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers Right to Leave 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING Section F. Straight Time Pay 28 Section G. Overtime Pay 28 Section H. Paychecks 29 Section A. Testing Committee I. Mileage, Meals, and Rates Per Diem 29 Section J. Substitute Stipend 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 XIV: VACANCIES, TRANSFERS, AND REDUCTION IN FORCE 30 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Vacancies 30 Section B. Personal Leave Posting of Vacancies 30 Section C. Funeral Leave Transfers 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 Allocation Reduction – Worksite 31 Section E. Conversion to Charter Schools 31 Section F. Reduction in Force – District 32 Section G. Layoffs 32 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID XV: LEAVE 31 33 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 33 Section B. Disability Sick Leave 31 33 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Employees’ Voluntary Sick Leave Bank 34 Section D. Illness-in-the-Line-of-Duty Leave Extensions 31 35 Section E. Consent Leave 31 for Personal Reasons 36 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Maternity Leave 36 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Adoptive Leave 36 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Jury Duty or Court Witness 36 Section I. Bidding While On Personal Leave 32 37 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 38 Section K. Vacation Leave 38 Section L. Union Pallbearer 38 Section M. Charter School Leave 32 38 Section N. Natural Disaster Leave 38 Section O. Military Leave 39 Section P. Temporary Duty Elsewhere 40 Section Q. Association President Leave 40 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 XVI: BENEFITS 40 Section A. Work Year 33 Terminal Pay 40 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Insurance 41 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Major Medical 41 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Additional Benefits 42 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 42 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 XVII: COMPENSATION AND EXPERIENCE CREDIT 43 Section A. Attendance 35 Professional Compensation 43 Section B. Eligibility 35 Step Increases 44 Section C. Unsatisfactory Evaluations 44 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 XVIII: TERMS OF CONTRACT 45 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – Term of the Contract 45 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: COLLABORATIVE BARGAINING 46 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: ESP UNION-MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 47 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: EMPLOYEE TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS 48 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: TEACH GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS 49 APPROVAL OF PARTIES 50 APPENDIX A: GRIEVANCE FORM 51 APPENDIX B: EVALUATION 53 APPENDIX C: PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 54 APPENDIX D: SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 55 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 40I: RECOGNITION CLAUSE‌

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 1 – Definition 16 Section B. Purpose 2 – Grievance Process 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. 3 – Time Limits 17 Section 4 – General Provision 17 Section 1 – Disciplinary Notice 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 2 – Disciplinary Appearance 19 ARTICLE 12 Section 3 – HARASSMENT Disciplinary Procedure 19 ARTICLE 13 Section 1 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY Posting of Vacancies 20 Section A. General 2 – Application Process 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 3 – Reassignment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 4 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations Acting in a Higher Classification 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 5 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT No Discrimination 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 6 – Internal Promotions 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 7 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees Notice of Assignment 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 8 – SENIORITY LIST Paraprofessional Serving as a Substitute Teacher 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 9 – Paraprofessional Serving as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 10 – Nurse’s Substitute Rate 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 11 – LOSS OF SENIORITY Supporting Students at Evening Activities 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 Section A. Determination of Need 1 – Sick Leave 24 Section B. Definition 2 – Personal Leave 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 3 – RECALL Bereavement Leave 25 Section A. Recall List 4 – Jury Duty 25 Section B. Recall Rights 5 – Inclement Weather Leave 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 6 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 26 Section 7 – Family/Medical Leave 26 Section 8 - Sick Leave Bank 27 Section 1 – Designation of Holidays 29 Section 2 – Non-Attendance Paid Days 29 Section 3 – Holidays Falling on Weekends 29 Section 4 – Holiday Pay 29 Section 5 – Holidays Falling on Student Attendance Days 29 Section 1 – Amount of Vacation 31 Section B. Disability Leave 2 – Vacation Scheduling 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 3 – Vacation Pay Upon Termination 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 1 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Normal Hours of Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 2 – Paraprofessionals Performing Extra Duties 34 Section G. Lunch 3 – Custodian & Maintenance Summer, Thanksgiving. Winter and Spring Break Workday 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 4 – Lunch Periods 35 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 5 – Lunch Supervision 35 Section J. Return Date 34 6 – Shortened Day 36 Section K. 7 – Parent Teacher Conferences 36 Section 1 – Overtime Hours 37 Section 2 – Overtime Rate 37 Section 3 – Flex Time 37 Section 4 – Weekends 38 Section 5 – Minimum Hours 38 Section 6 – Custodian Overtime Rotation 38 Section 7 – Technology Overtime Rotation 38 Section 1 – No Strike 39 Section 2 – No Lock Out 39 Section 1 – Compensation 40 Section 2 – Longevity Allowance 41 Section 3 – In-service Days 34 Service Training 41 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 4 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 Physical Exams, Licenses, and Certifications 41 Section 5 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Travel Reimbursement 42 Section A. 6 – Uniform Allowance 42 Section 7 – Election Pay 43 Section 8 – Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan 43 Section 9 – Attendance 35 Incentives 44 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 10 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 Hospitalization, Major Medical & Dental & Life Insurance 45 Section 11 – VACATIONS 36 Committee Work 47 Section A. Eligibility 36 12 – Head Cook Stipend 47 Section B. Accrual 36 13– Nurse Department Meetings 47 Section C. Computation 36 14– Tuition Reimbursement 47 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 15– New Employee Recruitment Incentive 48 Section 1 – IMRF ERI Program 49 Section 2 – Retirement Benefits 49 APPENDIX G – REGARDING OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 40PROCEDURES FOR MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES 65

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions Definition 16 Section B. Purpose 3.2 Statement of Basic Principles 16 Section C. 3.3 Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 17 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY IV - Teaching Conditions and Professional Policies 20 Section A. General 4.1 Pupil Evaluations 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 4.2 Health Services 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 4.3 Contingency Fund for Classroom Expenses 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 4.4 Classroom Interruptions 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 4.5 Discipline of Students 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 4.6 Class Size 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees 4.7 Athletic Meetings 22 Section C. Part4.8 Transfer-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST Assignment Policies 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 4.9A Elementary Team Leaders 23 Section D. Adjustments to 4.9B Junior High Department Leaders 23 Section 4.10 Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 Section A. Determination of Need 4.11 Curriculum Committees 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 4.12 Honorable Dismissal – Reduction in Force 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL V - Leave Policies 25 Section A. Recall List 5.1 Special Leave Policy 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 5.2A Sick Leave 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 5.2B Sick Leave Reimbursement 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 5.3 Personal Leave 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 5.4 Jury Duty Leave 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 5.5 Professional Improvement Leave 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick 5.6 Child Care Leave 29 Section B. Personal 5.7 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) 30 Section 5.8 Use of Sick Leave During Workers Compensation Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE VI - Compensation 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 6.1 Salary Compensation 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 6.2 Extracurricular Activity Compensation 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 6.3 Reimbursed Tuition 35 Section A. Attendance 6.4 Extra Duty 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 6.5 Teacher Substitutes 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 6.6 Insurance 37 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 6.7 Insurance for Retirement 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 406.8 Retirement 41 Section 6.9 Severability 45 Section 6.9.A Health Recognition 45 Section 6.9.B Service Recognition 46 Section 6.10.A Extended School Programs 46 Section 6.10.B Stipends 46 Section 6.11 Mileage Reimbursement 46 Section 6.12 Pay Periods 47 Section 6.13 Payroll Deductions 47 Section 6.14 Maximum Compensation Increase Limitation 47 ARTICLE VII - Agreement 48 Section 7.1 No Strike Provision 48 Section 7.2 Management Rights 48 Section 7.3 Severability 49 Section 7.4 Effective Date 00 XXXXXXXX X 00 XXXXXXXX X 56

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 2. Terms and Requirements 16 Section B. Purpose 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 3. Filing and Processing 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ASSIGNMENT OF WORK 21 ARTICLE 14 SHOP STEWARDS – HEALTH MEETINGS AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 RELATED MATTERS 21 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 PAY DAY 22 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 TRAVEL TIME AND OUT-OF-YARD WORK AND MANDATORY TRAINING . 22 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 SICK LEAVE 23 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 LEAVES OF ABSENCE 24 Section A. Determination 21 1. Employment Status 24 Section B. Probationary Employees 22 2. Employee Accountability 24 Section C. Part3. Leave Time Defined and Approved in Advance 24 Section 4. Leave Approval 25 Section 5. Return from Leave: 25 Section 6. No Accrual 25 Section 7. Non-time Employees 22 occupational Medical Condition: 25 Section 8. Occupational Injury/Illness 26 Section 9. Reasonable Accommodation: 26 Section 10. Medical Review 26 Section 11. No Conversion: 26 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 SAFETY, SANITATION, VENTILATION AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 26 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 UNION REPRESENTATIVES - MEETINGS AND RELATED MATTERS 28 ARTICLE 21 NO LIMITS ON PRODUCTION 29 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 DIRTY WORK 29 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ASBESTOS PREMIUM 30 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES 31 ARTICLE 25 PASSES - MEALS 31 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 TOOLS 32 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 SAVINGS CLAUSE 33 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 33 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE PENSION 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays ARTICLE 30 HEALTH, WELFARE, AND DENTAL 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN31 NON-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 DISCRIMINATION 34 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITIES 34 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF AGREEMENT 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination APPENDICES APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................... A-1 Straight Time Hourly Wage Rates APPENDIX B .................................................................................................................... A-3 Letters of Agreement and Memoranda of Understanding APPENDIX C .................................................................................................................... A-4 Health Care Benefits 40Amounts APPENDIX D A-5 Time, Leave and Attendance SIGNATURE PAGE PREAMBLE This Agreement is between the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”), and the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters (Union) for the purpose of setting forth the mutual understanding of the parties as to conditions of employment for those employees for whom the Employer recognizes the Union as the collective bargaining representative. It is agreed by the parties that it is in their best interest to establish employment relations based on mutual respect and cooperation, provide for fair treatment to all employees, promote efficient and cost-effective service recognize the value of employees and the work they perform.