Common use of Recognition Agreement Clause in Contracts

Recognition Agreement. The Brookville Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) recognizes the Brookville Teachers Association, an affiliate of OEA/NEA, (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”) as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all certified/licensed professional personnel. The certified/licensed staff, as used herein, shall be defined as classroom teachers, librarians, special teachers (art, music, physical education, etc.), guidance counselors, speech therapists, and certified nurses who at the minimum provide half-time service to the Board and are under contract. All sections of this Agreement that are inconsistent with Ohio law are intended to supersede Ohio law, in accordance with Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code. The parties agree that some sections of the Agreement may specifically identify certain Ohio laws that are superseded and others may not. If a section does not specifically indicate that Ohio law is superseded, that section shall nevertheless be interpreted to supersede Ohio law. The superintendent, principals, assistant principals, school psychologist, athletic director and all others who are hired pursuant to Section 3319.02 of the Ohio Revised Code are not included in the bargaining unit described above.