Implementation of New Programs. A. The Parties agree that they will meet and consult or meet and confer as required by law on the implementation of any new programs and the impact of any new programs on working conditions.
B. The provisions of this MOU, together with those provisions of wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment subject to meet and confer currently in existence and not changed by this MOU shall not be revised to adversely affect the employees in the Unit during the term of this MOU.
C. Any claim of a violation of this provision shall be pursued through the grievance procedure.
D. This Article shall not apply to any policy, procedure, or practice established by a member of the Unit which was not approved by a superior authority.
E. The Parties acknowledge that this Article in no way diminishes the exercise of Management rights as provided for in Article 16.
F. Local 145 agrees that, should City introduce a proposal to amend the Charter in a manner that would change the reporting relationship of the Personnel Director from the Civil Service Commission to the Mayor or their designee, that Local 145 will promptly meet and confer at the time during the term of this MOU, regarding any aspect of that proposal that would affect wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
G. Local 145 further agrees that should City introduce a proposal to amend the Charter in a manner that would permit City to privatize functions which are currently performed by Bargaining Unit employees, Local 145 will promptly meet and confer, at any time during the term of this MOU, regarding any aspects of that proposal that would affect wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Implementation of New Programs. A. Prior to implementation of any new programs, the City will give MEA advance notice in writing so that the Parties may address the impact of any new programs on wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
B. The City will make its best efforts to give MEA at least thirty working days advance notice.
Implementation of New Programs. A. Prior to implementation of any new programs, City will give Union advance notice in writing so that the Parties may address the impact of any new programs on wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
B. City will make its best efforts to give Union at least thirty working days advance notice.
Implementation of New Programs. The Association and the Board recognize the need to implement district-wide programs and processes to serve students and enhance organizational effectiveness. Any district-wide implementation of a program or process that requires professional development and impacts the teacher workday, a department, or thestudent body as a whole, shall be initiated using the following collaborative process:
1. New programs or processes may be suggested by Association members through a recommendation to their building administrator and/or by an Administrator.
2. The member suggesting the process, or the Administrator will present the new program or process to the Association President.
3. The Association President and the Superintendent will discuss the new program or process.
4. An ad hoc committee will be identified based on the purpose and scope of the new program or process proposed. The committee shall consist of an equal number of representatives from the Association and the Administration, with each side identifying the members that will serve.
5. The committee will review the proposal, considering the followingfactors:
a. Alignment with Board of Educationgoals;
b. Research about the proposedprogram;
c. Demonstrated need in theDistrict;
d. Financial impact; and
e. Information about the proposed program from other comparable school districts where the program is utilized.
6. Based on the recommendation of the committee, a timeline for implementation will be created, designating time, if necessary, for the following;
a. Needed professionaldevelopment;
b. Piloting;
c. Review and evaluation of pilot; and
d. Final implementation. Programs that have been adopted shall undergo periodic review. A new program or process that impacts a teacher’s hours or working conditions will be bargained with the Association in accordance with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Implementation of New Programs. Prior to implementation of any new programs, when it is practical and feasible, the City will give the Union 60, but not less than 30 working days advance notice in writing so that the parties may meet and consult and/or meet and confer as required by law with the Union on the impact of any such programs on wages, hours, and working conditions.
Implementation of New Programs. The COUNTY will discuss the implementation of any new programs with the CITIES. The County will provide the justification and value to CITY for the program and estimates of the cost impact. Such programs, if resulting in additional costs to CITY will only be implemented after discussion with the CITY.
