Common use of Organizational Rights Clause in Contracts

Organizational Rights. A. Meetings and Visitations Association building representatives or other designated Association representatives may seek permission in advance of school/worksite meetings from the principal or supervisor to make brief announcements at the conclusion of the meetings. With such permission and upon adjournment of a meeting, the building representative(s) will be given an opportunity to meet with bargaining unit members if these members choose to remain for such meeting. The Superintendent shall direct principals or supervisors to grant the requested permission except in cases of emergency. An emergency shall be defined as a serious, unexpected situation that demands immediate attention. Association members may hold meetings on campus before or after the classified employee normal workday, provided such meetings do not conflict with other school activities or assigned duties of classified personnel. When special custodial service is required, the Board may assess a reasonable charge. Such meetings shall be scheduled with the worksite principal or immediate supervisor. Representatives of the Association may visit with employees regarding Association business at school locations before and after their normal workday or during the lunch period, insofar as such visits shall not conflict with other school activities or assigned duties of classified personnel. Association representatives may visit school locations at other times subject to the approval of the Superintendent. In any event, Association representatives shall request permission from the principal or immediate supervisor at the time of entry on school premises. The Classified Unit and members of the bargaining unit shall indemnify and save the Board harmless against and from any and all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of action taken, or not taken by the Board for the purpose of complying with this request.