Common use of JOINT COMMITTEES Clause in Contracts

JOINT COMMITTEES. 1.) The parties agree to continue a joint Fringe Benefits Committee to discuss current insurance coverages, review alternatives to the current coverages, and recommend improvements in the current coverages relative to benefits and cost. Discussions shall include co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, annual employee premium increases over 10% and all items outlined in Appendix C. In addition, the Committee will review and recommend changes in third party administrators and PPO providers, participate in the development of specifications for insurance benefit programs and other contracts prior to their being released for bid, and review bids prior to the time of awarding contracts. a.) If any products after being offered for three consecutive years (including the introductory year) has less than 5% participation of benefited employees, the product will be discontinued subject to the approval of the Fringe Benefits Committee. Employees enrolled in any discontinued product will be assisted in making a transition during a six month notification period (in the third year). Exceptions are as follows: i. If a product has less than 5% participation, but saves both the district and the employee money, it will be continued (i.e. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). ii. Products that can be purchased at a lower cost through group rates and are not readily available to individuals. b.) If a product is available in the market place on an individual basis at a comparable cost and benefit structure, it will not be offered by the District. c.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall be comprised of equal representatives from the Association, the Board, and each of the other recognized bargaining agents within the District. d.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee may submit proposed changes in the insurance package to the Superintendent for analysis of both program input and cost, for future use in bargaining. The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall have no power or authority to agree to any changes in insurance that would require negotiations. e.) Any changes to the insurance program which are not subject to bargaining but must be approved by the Board, shall require at least a 30-day prior notice to the Committee. 2.) The parties agree to continue the Joint Safety Committee to review current safety rules and practices at the various work-sites, to provide a vehicle for the handling of complaints, and to determine additional ways for enhancing safety conditions. This committee shall meet bi-monthly beginning in September or within 30 days of ratification, whichever is sooner. 3.) The parties agree to continue the Sick Leave Bank Committee: the Association President shall serve on the Sick Leave Bank Committee. 4.) The parties agree to continue the budget committee comprised of equal representatives from the Superintendent, the Board, and the OESPA and CTA CBLTs. The purpose of this committee is to create an overall awareness of the District’s budgetary needs by identifying and sharing priorities from the parties on the committee.

JOINT COMMITTEES. 1.) The parties agree to continue a joint Fringe Benefits Committee to discuss current insurance coverages, review alternatives to the current coverages, and recommend improvements in the current coverages relative to benefits and cost. Discussions shall include co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, annual employee premium increases over 10% and all items outlined in Appendix C. In addition, the Committee will review and recommend changes in third party administrators and PPO providers, participate in the development of specifications for insurance benefit programs and other contracts prior to their being released for bid, and review bids prior to the time of awarding contracts. a.) If any products after being offered for three consecutive years (including the introductory year) has less than 5% participation of benefited employees, the product will be discontinued subject to the approval of the Fringe Benefits Committee. Employees enrolled in any discontinued product will be assisted in making a transition during a six month notification period (in the third year). Exceptions are as follows: i. If a product has less than 5% participation, but saves both the district and the employee money, it will be continued (i.e. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). ii. Products that can be purchased at a lower cost through group rates and are not readily available to individuals. b.) If a product is available in the market place on an individual basis at a comparable cost and benefit structure, it will not be offered by the District. c.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall be comprised of equal representatives from the Association, the Board, and each of the other recognized bargaining agents within the District. d.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee may submit proposed changes in the insurance package to the Superintendent for analysis of both program input and cost, for future use in bargaining. The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall have no power or authority to agree to any changes in insurance that would require negotiations. e.) Any changes to the insurance program which are not subject to bargaining but must be approved by the Board, shall require at least a 30-day prior notice to the Committee. 2.) The parties agree to continue the Joint Safety Committee to review current safety rules and practices at the various work-sites, to provide a vehicle for the handling of complaints, and to determine additional ways for enhancing safety conditions. This committee shall meet bi-monthly beginning in September or within 30 days as needed by mutual agreement of ratification, whichever is soonerthe parties. 3.) The parties agree to continue the Sick Leave Bank Committee: the Association President shall serve on the Sick Leave Bank Committee.Committee as outlined in Appendix D. 4.) The parties agree to continue the budget committee comprised of equal representatives from the Superintendent, the Board, and the OESPA and CTA CBLTs. The purpose of this committee is to create an overall awareness of the District’s budgetary needs by identifying and sharing priorities from the parties on the committeeParticipation in a Joint Committee meeting does not waive any bargaining rights for either party.

JOINT COMMITTEES. 1.) The parties agree to continue a joint Fringe Benefits Committee to discuss current insurance coverages, review alternatives to the current coverages, and recommend improvements in the current coverages relative to benefits and cost. Discussions shall include co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, annual employee premium increases over 10% and all items outlined in Appendix C. In addition, the Committee will review and recommend changes in third party administrators and PPO providers, participate in the development of specifications for insurance benefit programs and other contracts prior to their being released for bid, and review bids prior to the time of awarding contracts. a.) If any products after being offered for three consecutive years (including the introductory year) has less than 5% participation of benefited employees, the product will be discontinued subject to the approval of the Fringe Benefits Committee. Employees enrolled in any discontinued product will be assisted in making a transition during a six month notification period (in the third year). Exceptions are as follows: i. If a product has less than 5% participation, but saves both the district and the employee money, it will be continued (i.e. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). ii. Products that can be purchased at a lower cost through group rates and are not readily available to individuals. b.) If a product is available in the market place on an individual basis at a comparable cost and benefit structure, it will not be offered by the District. c.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall be comprised of equal representatives from the Association, the Board, and each of the other recognized bargaining agents within the District. d.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee may submit proposed changes in the insurance package to the Superintendent for analysis of both program input and cost, for future use in bargaining. The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall have no power or authority to agree to any changes in insurance that would require negotiations. e.) Any changes to the insurance program which are not subject to bargaining but must be approved by the Board, shall require at least a 30-day prior notice to the Committee. 2.) The parties agree to continue the Joint Safety Committee a joint safety committee to review current safety rules and practices at the various work-sites, to provide a vehicle for the handling of complaints, and to determine additional ways for enhancing safety conditions. This committee shall meet bi-monthly beginning in September or within 30 days of ratification, whichever is sooner. 3.) The parties Career and Technical Education Task Force shall study, review, and make recommendations regarding the restructuring of post-secondary vocational, technical and adult education. The task force shall be composed of equal membership from the administration and the Association. The Board and Association agree to continue provide the Sick Leave Bank Committee: necessary support to the Association President committee activities. Any recommendations concerning contract changes necessary to address issues identified by the task force shall serve on the Sick Leave Bank Committeebe presented in a report and made available to both parties’ bargaining teams by March 30 of each year. 4.) The parties agree to continue the budget committee comprised of equal representatives from the Superintendent, the Board, and the OESPA and CTA CBLTs. The purpose of this committee is to create an overall awareness of the District’s budgetary needs by identifying and sharing priorities from the parties on the committee.

JOINT COMMITTEES. 1.) The parties agree to continue a joint Fringe Benefits Committee to discuss current insurance coverages, review alternatives to the current coverages, and recommend improvements in the current coverages relative to benefits and cost. Discussions shall include co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, annual employee premium increases over 10% and all items outlined in Appendix C. In addition, the Committee will review and recommend changes in third party administrators and PPO providers, participate in the development of specifications for insurance benefit programs and other contracts prior to their being released for bid, and review bids prior to the time of awarding contracts. a.) If any products after being offered for three consecutive years (including the introductory year) has less than 5% participation of benefited employees, the product will be discontinued subject to the approval of the Fringe Benefits Committee. Employees enrolled in any discontinued product will be assisted in making a transition during a six month notification period (in the third year). Exceptions are as follows: i. If a product has less than 5% participation, but saves both the district and the employee money, it will be continued (i.e. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). ii. Products that can be purchased at a lower cost through group rates and are not readily available to individuals. b.) If a product is available in the market place on an individual basis at a comparable cost and benefit structure, it will not be offered by the District. c.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall be comprised of equal representatives from the Association, the Board, and each of the other recognized bargaining agents within the District. d.) The joint Fringe Benefits Committee may submit proposed changes in the insurance package to the Superintendent for analysis of both program input and cost, for future use in bargaining. The joint Fringe Benefits Committee shall have no power or authority to agree to any changes in insurance that would require negotiations. e.) Any changes to the insurance program which are not subject to bargaining but must be approved by the Board, shall require at least a 30-day prior notice to the Committee. 2.) The parties agree to continue a the Joint Safety Committee jJoint sSafety cCommittee to review current safety rules and practices at the various work-sites, to provide a vehicle for the handling of complaints, and to determine additional ways for enhancing safety conditions. This committee shall meet bi-monthly beginning in September or within 30 days of ratification, whichever is sooner. 3.) The parties Career and Technical Education Task Force shall study, review, and make recommendations regarding the restructuring of post-secondary vocational, technical and adult education. The task force shall be composed of equal membership from the administration and the Association. The Board and Association agree to continue provide the Sick Leave Bank Committee: necessary support to the Association President committee activities. Any recommendations concerning contract changes necessary to address issues identified by the task force shall serve on the Sick Leave Bank Committeebe presented in a report and made available to both parties’ bargaining teams by March 30 of each year. 4.) The parties agree to continue the budget committee comprised of equal representatives from the Superintendent, the Board, and the OESPA and CTA CBLTs. The purpose of this committee is to create an overall awareness of the District’s budgetary needs by identifying and sharing priorities from the parties on the committee.