Common use of Rights and Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval by the Board, the Association shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval by 3.01 It is the Boardresponsibility of the EMPLOYEE to report promptly to the Human Resources Office any change in name or address. 3.02 It is the responsibility of all EMPLOYEES to provide supplementary student progress reports at the request of a parent, guardian or the Principal. Interim student grades shall be provided for all students. Students being considered for retention in grades K-8 shall be provided student interim progress reports according to Pupil Progression Plan procedures. 3.03 The ASSOCIATION faculty representative shall be given an opportunity at each building faculty meeting to present a brief report and announcements. The Principal shall have the right to limit these reports to a reasonable time. 3.04 The ASSOCIATION may be permitted to transact official ASSOCIATION business at any school center before or after the official student day at each center. ASSOCIATION meetings conducted on duty days when students are not in attendance shall be held during the first thirty (30) minutes of the work day or the last thirty (30) minutes of the work day or during lunchtime. If such business is a meeting requiring use of any portion of the school center, the Association approval of the Principal shall be obtained first. These meetings shall in no case exceed two each calendar month. Upon request, such meetings shall be announced in the daily school bulletin where said bulletin exists and may be announced by a CCEA representative over the school public address system either prior to the beginning of or following the conclusion of the student day. 3.05 The ASSOCIATION shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities and matters of Association ASSOCIATION concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations appropriate and specifically assigned bulletin boards, at least one of which board space. Bulletin board space shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit membersbuilding. The Association may also make reasonable ASSOCIATION representatives shall have the right to use EMPLOYEE mailboxes for distribution of communications to members of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contactedbargaining unit. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations A complimentary copy of all District employees represented by the Association items which are to be either posted or distributed shall be provided to the building Principal and the Office of the SUPERINTENDENT at the time of said posting or distribution. The rights granted in this provision shall apply only to the Xxxxxxx County Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the EMPLOYEES as limited by state and federal law. These rights shall not be granted to any other union prior to the filing of a petition to intervene. The granting of this right of exclusivity to the Xxxxxxx County Education Association will, in no way, infringe upon the rights of the individual EMPLOYEE. 3.06 School system materials shall not be consumed for personal or ASSOCIATION activities. School system equipment may be used at the school site for ASSOCIATION activities with prior approval by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school yearPrincipal or his designee. D. 3.07 Upon appropriate receipt of the proper written authorization from the Bargaining Unit memberEMPLOYEE, the District BOARD agrees to and shall deduct from the salary due each EMPLOYEE payments for: a. Mutually approved group insurance plans b. Deferred compensation plans and tax-sheltered accounts compliant with School Board Policies and Procedures. c. Professional dues (when deducted as a joint sum) so long as the distribution and collection of any Bargaining Unit member needed paperwork are assumed and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved handled by the Association ASSOCIATION. The form to be signed by each EMPLOYEE shall be as per Appendix I, attached hereto and the Districtmade a part of this AGREEMENT by this reference. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated d. Uniform ASSOCIATION assessments so long as distribution and collection of needed paperwork are assumed and handled by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the AssociationASSOCIATION. The Association agrees ASSOCIATION shall hold the BOARD harmless in any matter involving ASSOCIATION assessments. However, mutually agreed upon efforts will be made to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contractadjust erroneous assessments from future payments.

Rights and Responsibilities. The Association and Board accept as their first responsibility the provision of a high quality and continuous educational program for children appropriate to their individual needs and interests in a viable democratic society. Free and open discussion and consultation as a means to achieve this end between the Association and the Board is encouraged. A. Without prior approval by Teacher Rights and Responsibilities 1. The teacher accepts responsibility to strive for excellence in teaching, and to take advantage of opportunities for continually improving his/her relationships with children. 2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to deny or restrict a teacher's rights under the BoardMichigan General School Laws, or applicable civil laws or the Michigan Tenure Law. The rights granted in this Agreement are deemed to be in addition to those provided elsewhere. 3. Within the context of the Public Employment Relations Act, the Association shall have is hereby granted exclusive right over teacher union groups to use school premises for its business meetings, which fall outside of employee duty hours, and after obtaining prior approval from the right to post Association approved notices of activities Board and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of providing it pays any overtime costs which shall may be provided in each school building in areas frequented incurred by Bargaining Unit membersthe District. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members teacher mailboxes for its business and social events announcements (excluding political material unless approved by the Superintendent), provided all such announcements are identified as W.E.A. material and the Association approved communications agrees to unit members. B. Authorized representatives indemnify and save harmless the Board, each individual Board Member and all Administrators against any and all claims, demands, costs, suits or other forms of liability and all court or administrative agency costs that may arise out of or by reason of the Board complying with this paragraph A,3. The Association may post its notices on a portion of the bulletin boards in building lounges. Association lapel pins may be worn on school premises. No bargaining unit member shall be permitted to transact official affix decals or other Association business items on school property at such times except as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered allowed by this Agreement. 4. Membership in the Association is not compulsory. Teachers have the right to join, not join, maintain, or drop their membership in the Association as they see fit. Neither party shall exert pressure and or discriminate against a teacher in regard to such matters.) 5. The interpretation, application, administration and enforcement of this Section shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify in accordance with the main office at requirements of the site Labor Management Relations Act of their presence prior 1947, as amended, and construed by the National Labor Relations Board, Federal Courts, Michigan Attorney General's Opinions, Michigan Tenure Commission Rulings, and to conducting Association businessthe extent that it does not conflict with any Federal or State Laws. C. Names and job locations 6. Availability of all District employees represented by the Membership: The Association shall be provided by the District must permit teachers to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by join the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. ‌ A. Without Bargaining unit members shall have access to their personnel files, which are located in the Human Resources Office. Such access shall be in accordance with state law. Said access shall be in the presence of the Director of Human Resources or their designee. A person of the bargaining unit member's choosing may be present, if requested. Written acknowledgment of the review shall follow each inspection. B. Complaints directed toward a bargaining unit member shall be called to the bargaining unit member's attention at the earliest possible time, but within five (5) working days, in writing, if a permanent record is made of such complaint. C. Bargaining unit members must be offered the presence of an Association Representative when being reprimanded, warned, disciplined, or involved in a disciplinary investigation subject to the provisions of section D of this Article. D. Nothing contained herein shall prevent verbal communication between administrators and bargaining unit members without the presence of an Association Representative. The Association recognizes the need for a building principal to carry out responsibilities related to Board policy, the terms of the Master Agreement and for the exercise of good judgment by bargaining unit members. These functions of the principal are entirely separate from the bargaining unit member evaluation procedure; thus, the building principal confers with bargaining unit members. Such contacts including commending, praising, questioning, suggesting, directing, reminding, and correcting shall be termed casual and will not include the presence of an Association Representative. 1. If any verbal communication is intended by the administrator to be an oral reprimand which will be the basis for further disciplinary action, or if a written reprimand is to be issued in connection with the verbal communication, this intent shall be expressly stated as such, and the bargaining unit member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to request the presence of an Association Representative as an observer. No written reprimands shall be issued without verbal communication regarding the incident prior approval to or at the time of issuing the reprimand. 2. The bargaining unit member will be provided with a copy of the written reprimand signed by the administrator issuing it before same is placed in the bargaining unit member's personnel file. The bargaining unit member may submit any written statement, signed by the bargaining unit member, which they wish included in the record. 3. Reprimands issued under this Article may be the subject of a grievance within the terms and conditions of the professional grievance procedure set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. E. The Board recognizes the responsibility to continue to give administrative backing and support to its bargaining unit members leading to the attainment of an environment in the classroom which will enable the teacher best to perform their primary responsibility: the offering of desirable learning experiences. The following process will be applied consistently for all staff and students. 1. The teacher shall report to the principal the names of students who seem to need particular assistance of skilled personnel and those who are disruptive to the classroom environment and prevent the teacher from offering desirable learning experiences. a. The teacher will submit a written statement of the nature of the problem, including the facts causing the teacher to file the report as well as a summary of the action of the teacher to correct the situation. b. In both the case of particular assistance needed and the case of disruptive behavior, the situation will be studied and alleviated by school officials. In these cases, the teacher will be given a progress report as soon as possible and a written report of final action taken within ten (10) school days. 2. Teachers have the responsibility to report situations in the learning environment that jeopardize the safety of students, staff, and/or property. a. The building principal (or their designee) shall have the responsibility of investigating such a report and shall contact the teacher with a progress report within one (1) school day. b. If the safety issue is the result of student behavior, the building principal shall remove the student from the classroom. Before the principal returns the student to the classroom, they shall inform the teacher in writing of the corrective measures taken. c. If a bargaining unit member reports personal injury, the source of the injury shall be permanently removed from the classroom upon mutual agreement of the teacher and principal. If the injury is due to student behavior, the Board shall use all possible methods to prevent a recurrence up to and including expulsion of the student. F. Any case of assault upon a bargaining unit member which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be reported immediately in writing to the Superintendent or their designee. In the event of such an assault, the Board will provide legal advice if the bargaining unit member requests it. No charge shall be made against a bargaining unit member's salary or leave time in case of time lost because of court appearances involving incidents stated in the paragraph above. G. Bargaining unit members are required to comply with rules, regulations and directions, from time to time adopted by the Board, or its representatives, provided that they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. The appropriate school administrator shall be informed of any situation where compliance with such rules, regulations, and directions would create an immanent hazard to health or safety. The administrator shall take any action necessary. H. A bargaining unit member shall not be reprimanded, disciplined, or evaluated for activities as a member of the Association. I. No bargaining unit member shall be disciplined without just cause within the limits established by the laws of the State of Michigan; however, this shall not be interpreted as restricting the Board's right to dismiss non-tenured or probationary bargaining unit members. J. In the event a request is made for information in a bargaining unit member’s personnel file and said request is in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, normally, the Association and the bargaining unit member who is named in the F.O.I. A. request will be notified prior to fulfilling the request. The bargaining unit member will upon request, receive a copy of any and all information that is released pursuant to any such F.O.I.A. request. Should the bargaining unit member be absent from work or, should timeliness be at issue in fulfilling a F.O.I.A. request, the bargaining unit member who is named in the F.O.I.A. request will be notified by first class mail forwarded to the address on file with the Human Resources Office. K. Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board hereby recognizes the rights conferred upon employees and that every teacher employed by the Board shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities freely organize, to join, and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of support the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities collective bargaining and other rights given under the Act. The Board agrees that it shall not interfere with any employee’s exercise of these rights and shall not discriminate against any employee by reason of Association membership or the exercise of these rights or any rights conferred under this Master Agreement. It is not a condition of employment for a bargaining unit member to become or remain a member of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by financially support the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without Bargaining unit members shall have access to their personnel files, which are located in the Human Resources Office. Such access shall be in accordance with state law. Said access shall be in the presence of the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee. A person of the bargaining unit member's choosing may be present, if requested. Written acknowledgment of the review shall follow each inspection. B. Complaints directed toward a bargaining unit member shall be called to the bargaining unit member's attention at the earliest possible time, but within five (5) working days, in writing, if a permanent record is made of such complaint. C. Bargaining unit members must be offered the presence of an Association Representative when being reprimanded, warned, disciplined, or involved in a disciplinary investigation subject to the provisions of section D of this Article. D. Nothing contained herein shall prevent verbal communication between administrators and bargaining unit members without the presence of an Association Representative. The Association recognizes the need for a building principal to carry out responsibilities related to Board policy, the terms of the Master Agreement and for the exercise of good judgment by bargaining unit members. These functions of the principal are entirely separate from the bargaining unit member evaluation procedure; thus, the building principal confers with bargaining unit members. Such contacts including commending, praising, questioning, suggesting, directing, reminding, and correcting shall be termed casual and will not include the presence of an Association Representative. 1. If any verbal communication is intended by the administrator to be an oral reprimand which will be the basis for further disciplinary action, or if a written reprimand is to be issued in connection with the verbal communication, this intent shall be expressly stated as such, and the bargaining unit member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to request the presence of an Association Representative as an observer. No written reprimands shall be issued without verbal communication regarding the incident prior approval to or at the time of issuing the reprimand. 2. The bargaining unit member will be provided with a copy of the written reprimand signed by the administrator issuing it before same is placed in the bargaining unit member's personnel file. The bargaining unit member may submit any written statement, signed by the bargaining unit member, which s/he wishes included in the record. 3. Reprimands issued under this Article may be the subject of a grievance within the terms and conditions of the professional grievance procedure set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. E. The Board recognizes the responsibility to continue to give administrative backing and support to its bargaining unit members leading to the attainment of an environment in the classroom which will enable the teacher best to perform his/her primary responsibility: the offering of desirable learning experiences. The following process will be applied consistently for all staff and students. 1. The teacher shall report to the principal the names of students who seem to need particular assistance of skilled personnel and those who are disruptive to the classroom environment and prevent the teacher from offering desirable learning experiences. a. The teacher will submit a written statement of the nature of the problem, including the facts causing the teacher to file the report as well as a summary of the action of the teacher to correct the situation. b. In both the case of particular assistance needed and the case of disruptive behavior, the situation will be studied and alleviated by school officials. In these cases, the teacher will be given a progress report as soon as possible and a written report of final action taken within ten (10) school days. 2. Teachers have the responsibility to report situations in the learning environment that jeopardize the safety of students, staff, and/or property. a. The building principal (or his/her designee) shall have the responsibility of investigating such a report and shall contact the teacher with a progress report within one (1) school day. b. If the safety issue is the result of student behavior, the building principal shall remove the student from the classroom. Before the principal returns the student to the classroom, s/he shall inform the teacher in writing of the corrective measures taken. c. If a bargaining unit member reports personal injury, the source of the injury shall be permanently removed from the classroom upon mutual agreement of the teacher and principal. If the injury is due to student behavior, the Board shall use all possible methods to prevent a recurrence up to and including expulsion of the student. F. Any case of assault upon a bargaining unit member which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be reported immediately in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee. In the event of such an assault, the Board will provide legal advice if the bargaining unit member requests it. No charge shall be made against a bargaining unit member's salary or leave time in case of time lost because of court appearances involving incidents stated in the paragraph above. G. Bargaining unit members are required to comply with rules, regulations and directions, from time to time adopted by the Board, or its representatives provided that they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. The appropriate school administrator shall be informed of any situation where compliance with such rules, regulations, and directions would create an immanent hazard to health or safety. The administrator shall take any action necessary. H. A bargaining unit member shall not be reprimanded, disciplined, or evaluated for activities as a member of the Association. I. No bargaining unit member shall be disciplined without just cause within the limits established by the laws of the State of Michigan; however, this shall not be interpreted as restricting the Board's right to dismiss non-tenured or probationary bargaining unit members. J. In the event a request is made for information in a bargaining unit member’s personnel file and said request is in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, normally, the Association and the bargaining unit member who is named in the F.O.I. A. request will be notified prior to fulfilling the request. The bargaining unit member will upon request, receive a copy of any and all information that is released pursuant to any such F.O.I.A. request. Should the bargaining unit member be absent from work or, should timeliness be at issue in fulfilling a F.O.I.A. request, the bargaining unit member who is named in the F.O.I.A. request will be notified by first class mail forwarded to the address on file with the Human Resources Office. X. Xxxxxxxx to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board hereby recognizes the rights conferred upon employees and that every teacher employed by the Board shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities freely organize, to join, and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of support the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities collective bargaining and other rights given under the Act. The Board agrees that it shall not interfere with any employee’s exercise of these rights and shall not discriminate against any employee by reason of Association membership or the exercise of these rights or any rights conferred under this Master Agreement. It is not a condition of employment for a bargaining unit member to become or remain a member of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by financially support the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. ‌ A. Without prior approval by the Board, the Association shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without Bargaining unit members shall have access to their personnel files, which are located in the Human Resources Office. Such access shall be in accordance with state law. Said access shall be in the presence of the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee. A person of the bargaining unit member's choosing may be present, if requested. Written acknowledgment of the review shall follow each inspection. B. Complaints directed toward a bargaining unit member shall be called to the bargaining unit member's attention at the earliest possible time, but within five (5) working days, in writing, if a permanent record is made of such complaint. C. Bargaining unit members must be offered the presence of an Association Representative when being reprimanded, warned, disciplined, or involved in a disciplinary investigation subject to the provisions of section D of this Article. D. Nothing contained herein shall prevent verbal communication between administrators and bargaining unit members without the presence of an Association Representative. The Association recognizes the need for a building principal to carry out responsibilities related to Board policy, the terms of the Master Agreement and for the exercise of good judgment by bargaining unit members. These functions of the principal are entirely separate from the bargaining unit member evaluation procedure thus; the building principal confers with bargaining unit members. Such contacts including commending, praising, questioning, suggesting, directing, reminding and correcting shall be termed casual and will not include the presence of an Association Representative. 1. If any verbal communication is intended by the administrator to be an oral reprimand which will be the basis for further disciplinary action, or if a written reprimand is to be issued in connection with the verbal communication, this intent shall be expressly stated as such, and the bargaining unit member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to request the presence of an Association Representative as an observer. No written reprimands shall be issued without verbal communication regarding the incident prior approval to or at the time of issuing the reprimand. 2. The bargaining unit member will be provided with a copy of the written reprimand signed by the administrator issuing it before same is placed in the bargaining unit member's personnel file. The bargaining unit member may submit any written statement, signed by the bargaining unit member, which s/he wishes included in the record. 3. Reprimands issued under this Article may be the subject of a grievance within the terms and conditions of the professional grievance procedure set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. E. The Board recognizes the responsibility to continue to give administrative backing and support to its bargaining unit members leading to the attainment of an environment in the classroom which will enable the teacher best to perform his/her primary responsibility: the offering of desirable learning experiences. The teacher shall report to the principal the names of students who seem to need particular assistance of skilled personnel and those who are disruptive to the classroom environment and prevent the teacher from offering desirable learning experiences. The teacher will submit a written statement of the nature of the problem, including the facts causing the teacher to file the report as well as a summary of the action of the teacher to correct the situation. In both the case of particular assistance needed and the case of disruptive behavior, the situation will be studied and alleviated by school officials. In these cases, the teacher will be given a progress report within ten (10) school days and a report of final action taken as soon as possible. F. Any case of assault upon a bargaining unit member which had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be reported immediately in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee. In the event of such an assault, the Board will provide legal advice if the bargaining unit member requests it. No charge shall be made against a bargaining unit member's salary or leave time in case of time lost because of court appearances involving incidents stated in the paragraph above. G. Bargaining unit members are required to comply with rules, regulations and directions, from time to time adopted by the Board, or its representatives provided that they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. The appropriate school administrator shall be informed of any situation where compliance with such rules, regulations, and directions would create an immanent hazard to health or safety. The administrator shall take any action necessary. H. A bargaining unit member shall not be reprimanded, disciplined, or evaluated for activities as a member of the Association. I. No bargaining unit member shall be disciplined without just cause within the limits established by the laws of the State of Michigan; however, this shall not be interpreted as restricting the Board's right to dismiss non- tenured or probationary bargaining unit members. J. In the event a request is made for information in a bargaining unit member’s personnel file and said request is in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, normally, the Association and the bargaining unit member who is named in the F.O.I. A. request will be notified prior to fulfilling the request. The bargaining unit member will upon request, receive a copy of any and all information that is released pursuant to any such F.O.I.A. request. Should the bargaining unit member be absent from work or, should timeliness be at issue in fulfilling a F.O.I.A. request, the bargaining unit member who is named in the F.O.I.A. request will be notified by first class mail forwarded to the address on file with the Human Resources Office. K. Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board hereby recognizes the rights conferred upon employees and that every teacher employed by the Board shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities freely organize, to join, and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of support the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities collective bargaining and other rights given under the Act. The Board agrees that it shall not interfere with any employee’s exercise of these rights and shall not discriminate against any employee by reason of Association membership or the exercise of these rights or any rights conferred under this Master Agreement. It is not a condition of employment for a bargaining unit member to become or remain a member of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by financially support the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval by the Board, the Association shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one (1) of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At X. Xx the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval by ‌ 3.01 It is the Boardresponsibility of the EMPLOYEE to report promptly to the Human Resources Office any change in name or address. 3.02 It is the responsibility of all EMPLOYEES to provide supplementary student progress reports at the request of a parent, guardian or the Principal. Interim student grades shall be provided for all students. Students being considered for retention in grades K-8 shall be provided student interim progress reports according to Pupil Progression Plan procedures. 3.03 An ASSOCIATION representative shall be given an opportunity at each building faculty meeting to present a brief report and announcements. The Principal shall have the right to limit these reports to a reasonable time. 3.04 The ASSOCIATION may be permitted to transact official ASSOCIATION business at any school center before or after the official student day at each center. ASSOCIATION meetings conducted on duty days when students are not in attendance shall be held during the first thirty (30) minutes of the workday or the last thirty (30) minutes of the workday or during lunchtime. If such business is a meeting requiring use of any portion of the school center, the Association approval of the Principal shall be obtained first. These meetings shall in no case exceed two each calendar month. Upon request, such meetings shall be announced in the daily school bulletin where said bulletin exists and may be announced by a CCEA representative over the school public address system either prior to the beginning of or following the conclusion of the student day. 3.05 The ASSOCIATION shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities and matters of Association ASSOCIATION concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations appropriate and specifically assigned bulletin boards, at least one of which board space. Bulletin board space shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit membersbuilding. The Association may also make reasonable ASSOCIATION representatives shall have the right to use EMPLOYEE mailboxes for distribution of communications to members of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contactedbargaining unit. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations A complimentary copy of all District employees represented by the Association items which are to be either posted or distributed shall be provided to the building Principal and the Office of the SUPERINTENDENT at the time of said posting or distribution. The rights granted in this provision shall apply only to the Xxxxxxx County Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the EMPLOYEES as limited by state and federal law. These rights shall not be granted to any other union prior to the filing of a petition to intervene. The granting of this right of exclusivity to the Xxxxxxx County Education Association will, in no way, infringe upon the rights of the individual EMPLOYEE. 3.06 School system materials shall not be consumed for personal or ASSOCIATION activities. School system equipment may be used at the school site for ASSOCIATION activities with prior approval by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school yearPrincipal or his designee. D. 3.07 Upon appropriate receipt of the proper written authorization from the Bargaining Unit memberEMPLOYEE, the District BOARD agrees to and shall deduct from the salary due each EMPLOYEE payments for: a. Mutually approved group insurance plans b. Deferred compensation plans and tax-sheltered accounts compliant with School Board Policies and Procedures. c. Professional dues (when deducted as a joint sum) so long as the distribution and collection of any Bargaining Unit member needed paperwork are assumed and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved handled by the Association ASSOCIATION. The form to be signed by each EMPLOYEE shall be as per Appendix I, attached hereto and the Districtmade a part of this AGREEMENT by this reference. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated d. Uniform ASSOCIATION assessments so long as distribution and collection of needed paperwork are assumed and handled by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the AssociationASSOCIATION. The Association agrees ASSOCIATION shall hold the BOARD harmless in any matter involving ASSOCIATION assessments. However, mutually agreed upon efforts will be made to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contractadjust erroneous assessments from future payments.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval by the Board, the Association Section A - Responsibilities (cont’d) 7. The employee shall have the right and responsibility to post Association approved notices determine grades within the grading policy of activities the Palm Beach County School District based upon his/her professional judgment of available criteria pertinent to any given subject area or activity to which he/she is responsible. Only in justified cases shall a Principal change a xxxx/grade without the employee's consent and matters only then with the approval of Association concern the Area Superintendent based on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boardssuch justification. In either case, at least one any xxxx/grade change requires two (2) signatures on a form indicating the change and the reason for the change. If initiated by an employee, approval of which the Principal must be obtained. If initiated by the Principal, approval of the employee or the Area Superintendent must be obtained. Except during those times when the employee is not on duty between school sessions, the employee shall be provided consulted prior to the initiating of any xxxx/grade change by the Principal, but in each school building any event be notified in areas frequented writing by Bargaining Unit membersthe Principal of the xxxx/grade change. Section B - Personnel Files‌ 1. No item except standard forms of the personnel and business offices shall be placed in the employee's personnel file in the central office unless the employee receives a copy of the document. All such documents placed in the employee's file shall be identifiable as to source and a date when the document was received by the filing office. No such materials may be placed in an employee's personnel file unless they have been reduced to writing within forty- five (45) days, exclusive of the summer vacation period, of the District's administration becoming aware of the facts reflected in the materials. No item can be used against or to the detriment of an employee unless it is a part of his/her personnel file. 2. An employee may, after receipt of such filed document, file a statement of reaction to that item. The Association may also make reasonable use employee shall provide a copy to the personnel office, and such copy shall be placed in the employee's personnel file. The Personnel Department shall acknowledge in writing receipt of such statement of reaction. Any statement of reaction shall be affixed to the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit membersoriginal item in the employee's personnel file. B. Authorized representatives 3. An employee at any reasonable time may examine his/her personnel file. An administrator or designee must be present when the file is reviewed. An employee may request and receive at District expense a reproduction of any item in his/her personnel file that does not contain the employee's signature. An employee may request and receive at the employee's expense (in accordance with Florida State Statute, Chapter 119), a reproduction of any item in his/her personnel file that contains the employee's signature. 4. The employee may request that a representative of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property accompany him/her at such times as students are not under any time the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member file is being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented reviewed by the Association shall be provided by the District to the Association no later than October 1 employee. On written and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit membersigned authorization, the District shall deduct from employee may permit any designated person to examine the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by file without the Association and the Districtemployee being present. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contract.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval by 3.01 It is the Boardresponsibility of the EMPLOYEE to report promptly to the Human Resources Office any change in name or address. 3.02 It is the responsibility of all EMPLOYEES to provide supplementary student progress reports at the request of a parent, guardian or the Principal. Interim student grades shall be provided for all students. Students being considered for retention in grades K-8 shall be provided student interim progress reports according to Pupil Progression Plan procedures. 3.03 An ASSOCIATION representative shall be given an opportunity at each building faculty meeting to present a brief report and announcements. The Principal shall have the right to limit these reports to a reasonable time. 3.04 The ASSOCIATION may be permitted to transact official ASSOCIATION business at any school center before or after the official student day at each center. ASSOCIATION meetings conducted on duty days when students are not in attendance shall be held during the first thirty (30) minutes of the workday or the last thirty (30) minutes of the workday or during lunchtime. If such business is a meeting requiring use of any portion of the school center, the Association approval of the Principal shall be obtained first. These meetings shall in no case exceed two each calendar month. Upon request, such meetings shall be announced in the daily school bulletin where said bulletin exists and may be announced by a CCEA representative over the school public address system either prior to the beginning of or following the conclusion of the student day. 3.05 The ASSOCIATION shall have the right to post Association approved notices of activities and matters of Association ASSOCIATION concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations appropriate and specifically assigned bulletin boards, at least one of which board space. Bulletin board space shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit membersbuilding. The Association may also make reasonable ASSOCIATION representatives shall have the right to use EMPLOYEE mailboxes for distribution of communications to members of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contactedbargaining unit. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations A complimentary copy of all District employees represented by the Association items which are to be either posted or distributed shall be provided to the building Principal and the Office of the SUPERINTENDENT at the time of said posting or distribution. The rights granted in this provision shall apply only to the Xxxxxxx County Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the EMPLOYEES as limited by state and federal law. These rights shall not be granted to any other union prior to the filing of a petition to intervene. The granting of this right of exclusivity to the Xxxxxxx County Education Association will, in no way, infringe upon the rights of the individual EMPLOYEE. 3.06 School system materials shall not be consumed for personal or ASSOCIATION activities. School system equipment may be used at the school site for ASSOCIATION activities with prior approval by the District to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school yearPrincipal or his designee. D. 3.07 Upon appropriate receipt of the proper written authorization from the Bargaining Unit memberEMPLOYEE, the District BOARD agrees to and shall deduct from the salary due each EMPLOYEE payments for: a. Mutually approved group insurance plans b. Deferred compensation plans and tax-sheltered accounts compliant with School Board Policies and Procedures. c. Professional dues (when deducted as a joint sum) so long as the distribution and collection of any Bargaining Unit member needed paperwork are assumed and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved handled by the Association ASSOCIATION. The form to be signed by each EMPLOYEE shall be as per Appendix I, attached hereto and the Districtmade a part of this AGREEMENT by this reference. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated d. Uniform ASSOCIATION assessments so long as distribution and collection of needed paperwork are assumed and handled by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the AssociationASSOCIATION. The Association agrees ASSOCIATION shall hold the BOARD harmless in any matter involving ASSOCIATION assessments. However, mutually agreed upon efforts will be made to notify the District no less than forty-eight (48) hours of the date for intended use of said leave. Up to five (5) days may be carried over to the next year of the existing contractadjust erroneous assessments from future payments.

Rights and Responsibilities. A. Without prior approval 2.1 The Board agrees that teachers shall have the right to organize, join or not join, any educational organization, the purpose of which is professional or economic improvement. Membership in any organization shall not be a required condition of employment. 2.2 Neither the Board nor the Association will discriminate against any person by reason of membership or non-membership in the Association, participation or non-participation in any lawful activities of the Association or of the Board, or participation or non-participation in negotiations or in the processing of any grievance. 2.3 The Board agrees bulletin board space shall be provided for the use of the Association in each school building for posting notices of Association concern. 2.4 The Association shall have the right to post Association approved notices use intra-unit mail facilities and faculty mailboxes, as it deems necessary for the distribution of activities and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit members. The Association may also make reasonable use of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications to unit members. B. Authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at such times as students are not under the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contacted. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, shall be at a time mutually agreed to. Authorized representatives shall notify the main office at the site of their presence prior to conducting Association business. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association shall be provided by the District nonpolitical announcements to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school year. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member, the District shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the District. E. The District agrees that up to one (1) Bargaining Unit member designated by the Association shall, upon request, be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to one (1) year for the purpose of engaging in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to be used by Bargaining Unit members represented by the Association, such use to be at the discretion of the Association. The Association agrees to notify shall hold the District Board harmless for any claims of postage made by the United States Postal Service by reason of the use of such intra-mail service. 2.5 The school calendar shall be developed each year by a joint Committee. The SEA shall appoint three members, one each from SHS, CMS and an elementary representative. The Committee shall begin meeting no less than fortyone month prior to initial presentation to the Board of the proposed calendar. This committee shall function in an advisory capacity. In the event the committee is unable to reach consensus, each party shall be permitted to present its recommendations to the Board prior to formal adoption of the calendar, provided such is done in a timely manner. 2.6 Association shall be allowed to send its legal quota to the annual IEA State Conference with the following stipulation: A limit of no more than eight percent (8%) of the Sterling High School full-time staff or eight percent (488%) of the Challand Middle School full-time staff or ten percent (10%) of any one elementary building full-time staff shall be allowed to attend the annual State Conference. Teachers attending such conferences shall be granted leave of absence without loss of salary or other benefits provided the Association shall remit to the Board an amount equal to the normal short-term substitute salary rate for each teacher attending such conference. Notice of teachers who will be attending such conference shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee at least five (5) teacher employment days in advance of such conference, provided that in an emergency another teacher may be designated to attend in lieu of the teacher affected by such emergency (subject to the building limitations of this section). 2.7 The Board agrees that the Association and its representative shall have the right to use school buildings for meetings and to transact Association business on school property outside of the teacher’s required school day provided that this does not interfere with any school or community sponsored activities. The Association will submit in writing on or before November 1st a list of the officers who will be responsible for the use of the building. A request for building usage will be submitted to the principal twenty-four (24) hours prior to intended use. When special custodial service is required, the Board may make a reasonable charge for this service. This section shall not be applicable to any meeting of ten (10) or more persons where more than fifteen percent (15%) of those in attendance are other than employees or members of the date immediate family or employees of the Board. Authorized agents of the exclusive bargaining representative--IEA/NEA--upon notifying the school office may meet with school employees in the school building during duty free times of such employees. 2.8 The Board agrees to provide the President of the Association in response to reasonable written requests with the agenda and minutes of all Board meetings, current annual financial reports and audits, a list of names and addresses of certificated personnel, tentative budget when it is placed on public display, and any other public information normally available to any responsible citizen, provided that costs of the collection and preparation of such data are paid by the Association. Nothing herein shall require the central administrative staff to search and assemble information. 2.9 The Association shall submit by November 1st each year to the Superintendent or his/her designee a current list of officers, negotiating committee, grievance committee members, the members of the representative assembly, and a membership roster. Any revision of this list shall be submitted to the Superintendent. 2.10 Officials of the school district will retain the right, in accordance with applicable law, regulations and policies: (1) to direct employees of the Board; (2) to hire, promote, transfer, assign and retain employees in positions within the school district, and to suspend, demote, discharge or take other disciplinary action against employees; (3) to relieve employees from duties because of lack of work or for intended use other legitimate reasons; (4) to maintain the efficiency of said leavethe school district operations entrusted to them; and (5) to determine the methods, means, and personnel by which such school district operations are to be conducted. 2.11 The Board shall place on the agenda of each regular Board meeting for consideration under SEA Communications any matters brought to its attention for its consideration by the Association so long as these matters are made known in writing to the Superintendent eighty-two (82) hours prior to the regular meeting. 2.12 The Association will be notified eighty-two (82) hours before the Board considers the adoption of policy which affects the working conditions of teachers. Up Upon the request of the Association, the Board will postpone consideration of any proposed policy change which affects the working conditions of teachers until the next regular Board meeting in order that the Association might prepare and present its views to the Board prior to a vote on the adoption of the proposal. 2.13 Within the first four (4) weeks of school, the administration will orient new teachers on the district’s policies, rules, and regulations. In the event the Board adopts new policies or rules, or modifies existing policies or rules, notice indicating the policy or rule numbers newly adopted or modified shall be posted in each building and the new policy and/or rule inserted in Board policy manual within five (5) business days after such adoption or modification. It shall be the Association’s responsibility to orient all teachers as to the contents of their contractual agreement. 2.14 The President(s) of the Association and/or his/her/their designee shall each be granted up to a maximum of five (5) days released time for the purpose of Association business. The Association shall be granted an additional ten (10) days subject to the following: A. No more than 5 days may be carried over used by any one person. B. Said days shall be limited to use for resolving and/or preventing labor relation problems at the District or attendance at local association meetings. C. No more than one person per building may be absent at one time. D. No more than three people per day except in case of an Association building representative in-service in which one representative from each building may attend, provided five school days notice is given to the next year Superintendent or his/her designee. E. A forty-eight hour advance notice shall be required. F. The ability to use leave days may be limited due to other bargaining unit members using personal leave days. G. If the Board or Administration requests the President(s)’ attendance at a workday meeting or a collaborative workday meeting held at the District, such released time shall not be considered for the purpose of “Association business” and will not be deducted from Association leave days. This released time shall be granted without loss of salary, but the Association shall remit to the Board an amount equal to the short-term substitute salary rate for each day granted. For days not considered to be Association days the District shall cover the cost of the existing contract.sub(s)