Common use of Meetings and Release Time Clause in Contracts

Meetings and Release Time. A. To allow representatives to call meetings of Association members within the building, but not on class time or in conflict with other scheduled meetings. B. To allow the President of the Association or his designated official to visit schools. Upon his arrival he shall notify the principal of his presence. Visits that are made to discuss special problems of teachers must be arranged mutually in advance with the principal. The visits to the schools must not interfere with duties assigned by the Board of Education and Administration. C. The President of the Association shall be provided released time without loss of salary or other benefits to conduct Association business. The Board shall provide five (5) days President leave per year. The Association President may have an unlimited number of days under this Section if the Association reimburses the Board for the cost of the substitute. Said days may be used in 1/2 day increments. D. Early Dismissal - The recognized bargaining agent of the Professional Staff in the Xxxxxxx Local School District shall be permitted 30 minutes released time at the end of the school day at least six (6) times per school year for regular general membership meetings. Notice of such meetings shall be transmitted by the Xxxxxxx Local Teachers' Association President to the Superintendent, not less than five (5) days before the meeting date. Release time shall be defined as a continuous period of time during the instructional day when no instruction or supervision of students is required of any Professional Staff. The administration shall be given the opportunity upon request to the Xxxxxxx Local Teacher's Association President to use a limited amount of time (not more than 20%) for announcements, etcetera.