Released Time for Association Business. In recognition of the responsibility employees have to their professional association and the contribution this makes to the effectiveness of the educational process, up to one hundred and twenty (120) days of leave will be allowed at the BEA’s request. The BEA shall reimburse the District the cost of the substitute for each day of leave provided. The BEA shall not be required to reimburse the district for any cost up to ten (10) days of leave provided due to the joint collaborative work between the District and the Association. Not more than twenty (20) staff members shall be on leave during any one (1) day without the written authorization of the District provided to the BEA in advance, with the exception that BEA shall be allowed to send a full delegation to the annual Washington Education Association Representation Assembly. Notification of requests for leave shall be consistent with the District’s released time policy. The limit of 120 days can be exceeded by mutual agreement between the Association and the District following discussion at Meet and Confer. When representatives of the BEA and BSD are engaged in joint work, the time will not count against the 120 days of association release.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
