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. A. Without prior approval by Section A - Responsibilities 1. Employees are expected to serve on school committees, self-evaluation and accreditation committees, attend meetings, workshops, open houses and teacher-parent conferences and to otherwise assist in the Board, smooth functioning of a school center in compliance with Fla. Sta. §1012.53 dealing with the Association shall have the right to post Association approved notices duties of activities and matters of Association concern on Bargaining Unit member Relations bulletin boards, at least one of which instructional personnel. Such service shall be voluntary if it would require an employee to give-up part or all of his/her planning period during the workday or to work hours outside the contractual day except as provided in each school building Article II, Section S or 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 membersArticle III. B. Authorized representatives 2. Employees shall assume reasonable responsibility for the safe return of the Association all school property placed in their care. Nothing herein shall be permitted construed to transact official Association business on school property at such times as require unreasonable record keeping or unreasonable accountability, particularly where students are use and may damage equipment, when adequately secure storage is not under available, where several persons may utilize the supervision of the Bargaining Unit member being contactedsame room, and similar circumstances. Contacting staff members, not covered by this Agreement, Any charge made for lost or damaged items shall be at a time mutually agreed toappropriate depreciated value. Authorized representatives Accidental damage or theft shall notify be excluded from charges. Any employee who believes he or she is charged for an item unjustly may appeal the main office at charge through the site grievance procedure of their presence prior to conducting Association businessthis Agreement. C. Names 3. Employees shall use diagnostic test results and job locations of all District employees represented by other pertinent data and information as a basis for decision-making relative to school-wide improvement activities as well as to assist in planning 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 yearinstructional program. D. 4. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit memberemployee, the District Board shall deduct from the salary of any Bargaining Unit member employee and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, approved annuities, credit unionTeacher Credit Union, charitable donationsUnited Way, or any District insurance plans, and other plans or programs jointly deductions as approved by the Association and the DistrictBoard. 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 5. Employees shall normally restrict their use of the Association school's telephone. Only in an emergency or its affiliates. F. At a need situation shall they make or receive telephone calls while in charge of students. Employees may make other calls when they are on released time, planning time, or other times when not in charge of students. After consulting with the beginning of every school year, school's Employee Building Council (EBC) the Association Principal shall be credited with thirty (30) substitute teacher days to designate telephones and lines that may be used by Bargaining Unit members represented employees. 6. Employees shall be permitted, when they are not scheduled for a prior specific activity, to leave school at the time their students do in order to keep necessary medical/dental appointments, or other appointments approved by the Association, such use Principal. Prior arrangements shall be made with the Principal. This provision shall be used by employees only when other arrangements are not practicable or not possible. The Principal will act in a fair and reasonable manner when granting or denying permission for employees to be leave school 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 time their students 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 5.01 The Board and the Union agree to abide by the BoardEducation Act, the Association Ontario Labour Relations Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code and all regulations thereunder. 5.02 The Board and the Union agree that there shall be equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or by reason of membership or activity in the Union. The Board recognizes that it has an obligation to act in accordance with applicable legislation in the accommodation of Teachers with a disability(ies). The Board shall provide education and training as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Such training shall take place during the work day. 5.03 The Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) shall be conducted in accordance with the Education Act and its relevant regulations, in accordance with the Board's policies and procedures. 5.04 The Board shall have a Policy and Procedure for 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 evaluations. Any such Policy/Procedure shall be provided developed in each school building consultation with the Union. Teachers shall only be evaluated in areas frequented by Bargaining Unit membersaccordance with this Policy/Procedure. 5.05 Only Supervisory Officers, and Principals and Vice Principals shall evaluate a Teacher's competence. The Association may also make reasonable use No member of the District mail service and unit members mailboxes for Association approved communications Union shall be required or requested to unit membersevaluate a Teacher's competence. 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 5.06 The Principal shall notify the main office Local ETFO President within three (3) working days of a post observation meeting at which a Teacher receives an unsatisfactory/development needed rating. At the site conclusion of any such meeting, the Teacher will be encouraged to contact their presence prior Local ETFO President. Where any performance appraisal has resulted in an unsatisfactory/development needed rating, the Principal will meet with the Teacher and a representative of ETFO as soon as is reasonably practicable to conducting Association businessshare the improvement plan and the resources to be provided. C. Names and job locations of all District employees represented by the Association 5.07 No Teacher shall be provided disciplined or dismissed without just and sufficient cause. There shall be a lesser standard of just and sufficient cause applied to Probationary Teachers. Such cause shall be communicated in writing within ten (10) school days from the time the Teacher is informed of such action being taken. 5.08 When a Principal or Supervisor calls a Teacher to a meeting which may result in discipline or discharge, the Principal or Supervisor shall inform the Teacher of the nature of the meeting. For such a meeting the Teacher is entitled to Union representation. 5.09 A Teacher shall notify the Board by November 30 of the District Teacher's intention to resign effective December 31 and by April 30 of the Teacher's intention to resign effective June 30 or August 31. Nothing herein prevents a Teacher and the Board from mutually agreeing to the Association no later than October 1 and again no later than January 1 of each school yearTeacher's resignation at any time. D. Upon appropriate written authorization from the Bargaining Unit member5.10 On or before October 31, the District Board shall deduct from make available to the salary Teachers in paper or electronic format the following: 1) Credit for teaching experience 2) Category classification 3) Salary and allowances 4) Accumulated sick leave credits 5) Personal Leave Days 5.11 Within one month of any Bargaining Unit member and make appropriate remittance for Association sponsored programs, annuities, credit union, charitable donations, negotiated change in salary 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 change in activities of the Association or its affiliates. F. At the beginning of every school yearqualifications, the Association Board 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 provide a revised statement to the next year of the existing contractTeacher(s) affected.

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)

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.