Common use of Maximization of Hours Clause in Contracts

Maximization of Hours. (i) The needs of students and programs are paramount in the determination of the number of hours of work for teacher assistant positions. Where a member of the Union, or the Union, has the view that the hours of work of positions can be combined without adversely affecting the service to student(s) or program delivery, then the matter will be raised with the principal of the applicable school by the Union. A meeting will be held and if there remains a difference of opinion with regard to the combination of positions, it will be referred to the joint Board- Teacher Assistant Liaison Committee. A Union request to combine positions will not be unreasonably denied and will not result in an increase in paid hours. (ii) Prior to the expiration of the first week of July, up to two (2) representatives of the parties will meet, without loss of pay, to review and discuss the Position Identification Forms for teacher assistants and consider the appropriateness of combining positions. Note: intent is to replicate meeting and process that took place when union representatives met with Xxxxxx in June).

Maximization of Hours. (i) The needs of students and programs are paramount in the determination of the number of hours of work for teacher assistant positions. Where a member of the Union, or the Union, has the view that the hours of work of positions can be combined without adversely affecting the service to student(s) or program delivery, then the matter will be raised with the principal of the applicable school by the Union. A meeting will be held and if there remains a difference of opinion with regard to the combination of positions, it will be referred to the joint Board- Board-Teacher Assistant Liaison Committee. A Union request to combine positions will not be unreasonably denied and will not result in an increase in paid hours. (ii) Prior to the expiration of the first week of July, up to two (2) representatives of the parties will meet, without loss of pay, to review and discuss the Position Identification Forms for teacher assistants and consider the appropriateness of combining positions. Note: intent is to replicate meeting and process that took place when union representatives met with Xxxxxx in June).