Common use of Reopening of Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Reopening of Negotiations. A. The Association, or its successor, shall notify the School District No. 1 Trustees of their desire to negotiate a new agreement on or before November 1, preceding the termination date of this agreement. B. In the event the Association or its successor request negotiation of a new agreement, the Association and the Board of Trustees agree to initiate negotiations on or before December 15, preceding the termination of this agreement. C. Either team desiring a special meeting shall make the request known to the Superintendent. The Superintendent will confer with both chairpersons to assign a time, date and place of mutual agreement. D. The full gaining committee will meet to review and agree on the intent of all language and changes to the negotiated agreement. Changes will be presented to the LEA and the Board of Trustees by the gaining team. Within one week of these presentations, either side may request one meeting of the gaining team to clarify any language changes made on the negotiated agreement to more accurately reflect the intent of the gaining team. No new issues may be brought forth. It is the sole responsibility of the gaining committee to accept or reject suggested clarifications of language. The final step will be voting on the negotiated contract by LEA and Board of Trustees.

Reopening of Negotiations. A. The Association, or its successor, shall notify the School District No. 1 Trustees of their desire to negotiate a new agreement on or before November 1, preceding the termination date of this agreement. B. In the event the Association or its successor request negotiation of a new agreement, the Association and the Board of Trustees agree to initiate negotiations on or before December 15, preceding the termination of this agreement. C. Either team desiring a special meeting shall make the request known to the Superintendent. The Superintendent will confer with both chairpersons to assign a time, date and place of mutual agreement. D. The full gaining committee will meet to review and agree on the intent of all language and changes to the negotiated agreement. Changes will be presented to the LEA and the Board of Trustees by the gaining team. Within one week of these presentations, either side may request one meeting of the gaining team to clarify any language changes made on the negotiated agreement to more accurately reflect the intent of the gaining team. No new issues may be brought forth. It is the sole responsibility of the gaining committee to accept or reject suggested clarifications of language. The final step will be voting on the negotiated contract by LEA XXX and Board of Trustees.