Common use of Joint Council Clause in Contracts

Joint Council. Certain matters are of such importance in maintaining quality education and high teacher morale that they require continuing study, investigation, and prompt problem resolution. To this end, the parties agree to work through a ten-member Joint Council, five (5) members of which shall be teachers appointed by the Association and five (5) members of which shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The Superintendent of Schools and the UniServ Director may attend at their discretion as ex- onjcio members. Each party shall have a majority of the voting members from the most recent negotiations. Joint Council shall be a problem-solving body for issues when negotiations are not currently being conducted. 1. Meetings shall be held at least monthly during the school year, unless the co-chairpersons agree to fewer meetings. Minutes will be taken and distributed to all participants. 2. Matters investigated or acted upon shall relate to the school system or to individual teacher concerns. Joint Council may act as an alternative body to resolve issues prior to group grievances. AUG 1, 2023 20

Joint Council. Certain matters are of such importance in maintaining quality education and high teacher morale that they require continuing study, investigation, and prompt problem resolution. To this end, the parties agree to work through a ten-member Joint Council, five (5) members of which shall be teachers appointed by the Association and five (5) members of which shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The Superintendent of Schools and the UniServ Director may attend at their discretion as ex- onjcio officio members. Each party shall have a majority of the voting members from the most recent negotiations. Joint Council shall be a problem-solving body for issues when negotiations are not currently being conducted. 1. Meetings shall be held at least monthly during the school year, unless the co-chairpersons agree to fewer meetings. Minutes will be taken and distributed to all participants. 2. Matters investigated or acted upon shall relate to the school system or to individual teacher concerns. Joint Council may act as an alternative body to resolve issues prior to group grievances. AUG 1, 2023 2021 20

Joint Council. Certain matters are of such importance in maintaining quality education and high teacher morale that they require continuing study, investigation, and prompt problem resolution. To this end, the parties agree to work through a ten-member Joint Council, five (5) members of which shall be teachers appointed by the Association and five (5) members of which shall be appointed by the Superintendent. The Superintendent of Schools and the UniServ Director may attend at their discretion as ex- onjcio officio members. Each party shall have a majority of the voting members from the most recent negotiations. Joint Council shall be a problem-solving body for issues when negotiations are not currently being conducted. 1. Meetings shall be held at least monthly during the school year, unless the co-chairpersons agree to fewer meetings. Minutes will be taken and distributed to all participants. 2. Matters investigated or acted upon shall relate to the school system or to individual teacher concerns. Joint Council may act as an alternative body to resolve issues prior to group grievances. AUG 1, 2023 2022 20