Common use of Rights of the Parties Clause in Contracts

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 The Association may use the school mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to will make available to the Association, upon its request, statistics and records which are relevant to negotiation or necessary for the proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. Employees shall be provided electronic access to the Collective Bargaining Agreement through the intranet. 5:2 Administrative directives, such as notices of meetings and bulletins, which directly affect working conditions of secretaries, will be forwarded to the Association upon reasonable written request all informationPresident/designee at the time of the issuance of the directive, reportsprovided such notices or bulletins are not of a confidential nature. 5:3 A copy of the current Board Policy and Board Minutes (agenda) shall be maintained online. Such documents will be maintained and provided in a timely manner, and budgets which the Association President will have access to said documents as they are made available to the public public. 5:4 Accredited representatives of the local, state and shall, upon national Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable written request, make available times provided that this will not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the Association other statistics, information, office. Such permission will not be refused except for just and records necessary for negotiationssufficient cause. 11:2 5:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay nor will they be required to make up the time lost. 5:6 When members of this bargaining unit serve on committees making recommendations to the Superintendent and/or Board, the Association will receive a written/electronic response when any action is taken on said recommendations. 5:7 The Association shall will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the onthe same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policypolicy and state law, if there is any conflict between same, then the state law will prevail. 11:3 5:8 The Board will give written notification to the Association of any proposed additions/reductions in all secretarial staff positions and functions involving members of the bargaining unit, thirty (30) calendar days prior to the notification of the affected employees. 5:9 The Superintendent or Designee will meet with the Employer-Employee Relations Committee for the purpose of discussing any new programs, experiments, research projects, changes in programs which directly and significantly affect persons covered by this Agreement. 5:10 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; and (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 5:10.1 The Association shall have the right to usedistribute email, on school premisesbulletins and other pertinent materials by placing them in the mailboxes for secretaries or by sending electronic mail. A copy of these materials must be sent to the Superintendent or designee. 5:11 A copy of this Agreement will be made available xxx xxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx, 00 copies available for President and additional copies within reason will be provided upon request. 5:12 The Board hereby agrees to grant an unpaid leave of absences not to exceed four (4) consecutive years, to any employee serving in an elective office and Aor appointed to the full-V equipment as designated by time staff of the principal when not otherwise being usedAssociation. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and suppliesleave holder will continue to accumulate seniority. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting Such leaves are subject fully to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board Department of Education. AdditionallyAny employee granted such leave must notify the Board annually, nothing in writing, of his/her desire to continue such leave and such notification must reach the Superintendent no later than April 1. If the employee desires to return from leave of absence, he/she will notify the Superintendent by letter, no later than April 1 preceding the July 1 he/she wishes to return. Upon his/her return, he/she will be assigned to the same or similar position to the one from which leave was granted or at least to a position in the District for which he/she is qualified as long as he/she has sufficient seniority to return. 5:13 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered construed to deny or restrict to any employee such rights as may be held under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 5:14 Whenever an employee is required to appear before the Board or committee, agent or member thereof concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her position or employment or the salary or any increments pertaining to, then he/she will be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meetings or interview at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance and will be entitled to consult with and have an Association representative to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. 5:14.1 When an employee is requested to meet with an administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action, the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. 5:15 Any suspension of an employee by the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)Education pending the disposition of charges will be with full benefits. 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shallAssociation, upon reasonable written request, budgets, reports, statistics, information, and records which are available to the public. In addition, upon written request, the Board, agrees to make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiationsnegotiations and to the extent such information is not confidential from public access. 11:2 6:2 Administration directives or work rules which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Association President at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be mailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall provide the Board with copies of its By-Laws. 6:4 A written list giving the names of the Association 1s Representatives, the chair of the grievance committee, and the officers of the Association shall be furnished to the district immediately after their designation. The Association shall notify the district promptly of any changes to such a list. 6:5 Accredited representatives of the State and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representatives shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building, which the representative is visiting, by reporting to the office. Such access shall not be unreasonably denied. 6:6 Whenever employees of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they shall suffer no loss of pay. 6:7 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:8 The Association may use the school office, district interoffice mail system system, available technology, and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained thereincontained. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his his/her designee and the Supervisor of Nutritional Services prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) 6:9 No employee shall be made available electronically to the President prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of or its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District websiteaffiliates. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 6:10 The Association shall have the right to use, on use school premisesfacilities, office equipment, and A-V available technology at reasonable times when such equipment as designated by the principal when is not otherwise being usedin use. The Association shall pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during supplies incident to such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association for any repairs necessitated. Prior approval shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt obtained from the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldappropriate administrator. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shallAssociation, upon reasonable written request, budgets, reports, statistics, information, and records which are available to the public. In addition, upon written request, the Board, agrees to make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiationsnegotiations and to the extent such information is not confidential from public access. 11:2 6:2 Administration directives or work rules which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Association President at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be mailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall provide the Board with copies of its By-Laws. 6:4 A written list giving the names of the Association's Representatives, the chair of the grievance committee, and the officers of the Association shall be furnished to the district immediately after their designation. The Association shall notify the district promptly of any changes to such list. 6:5 Accredited representatives of the State and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representatives shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building, which the representative is visiting, by reporting to the office. Such access shall not be unreasonably denied. 6:6 Whenever employees of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they shall suffer no loss of pay. 6:7 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:8 The Association may use the school office, district inter-office mail system system, available technology, and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained thereincontained. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his his/her designee and the Supervisor of Nutritional Services prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) 6:9 No employee shall be made available electronically to the President prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of or its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District websiteaffiliates. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 6:10 The Association shall have the right to use, on use school premisesfacilities, office equipment, and A-V available technology at reasonable times when such equipment as designated by the principal when is not otherwise being usedin use. The Association shall pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during supplies incident to such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association for any repairs necessitated. Prior approval shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt obtained from the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldappropriate administrator. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shallUnion, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other budgets, reports, statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiationsnegotiations to the extent to which the information is in the public domain. 11:2 6:2 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Union president at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be mailed to the President of the Union as soon as they are made available. The Association Union may also, if it desires, pick up at the District Office copies of materials cited above. The Union shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws. 6:4 A written list giving the names of the stewards and officers of the Union shall be furnished to the employer immediately after the designation and the Union shall notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. 6:5 Accredited representatives of the State and National Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on school property at all reasonable times only to such extent as does not neglect, retard, or interfere with the work and duties of employees. The Union representative, including local, shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. 6:5.1 Accredited representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on school property at all reasonable times only to such extent as does not neglect, retard, or interfere with the work and duties of employees. The Union representatives shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office and giving the specific reasons for the visit. The Union representative shall be required to sign in and sign out. 6:5.2 Employees who act as Union representatives including local and executive Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries, with notification to facilities may leave their place of work without loss of pay only under the following circumstances: a. The time shall be devoted to proper investigation and processing of grievances or a person's presence is requested by an administrator. b. Authority to leave the work place has been approved by the employee's immediate supervisor (administrator) after providing the administrator with a specific reason for leaving, destination, and estimated time for return. c. Such time is not abused. 6:5.3 Before entering a work area the employee must report to the appropriate building administrator with the specific reasons for being needed at the location. 6:5.4 Union representatives or employees shall not change job orders or interfere in any way with employee's full and faithful performance of their job assignments. 6:6 Whenever employees are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss of pay provided that no more than four custodial personnel are scheduled to participate. The District Vice President and Secretary shall not be counted as part of the four custodial personnel scheduled to participate. 6:7 The Union shall have the right to use school buildings for Association Union business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:8 The Association Union may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association Union business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to to, or at the time of of, posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to to, or at the time of of, posting or dissemination.; (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school; (d) The use of the District inter-office mail system will be consistent with current law, court cases, and postal regulations. 11:4 A 6:9 No employee shall be prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of the Union or its affiliates. 6:10 An employee who is required to appear before the Board or an agent thereof for disciplinary reasons (written reprimand, suspension, termination) or the purpose of being confronted with allegations of wrongdoing which could adversely affect the employee’s continued employment or salary shall be given prior written notice. The letter will contain the date(s) of the concern(s) and specific reasons for such meeting to occur. The parties agree that 48 hour meetings will not be scheduled the day before a holiday. An employee required to appear in this instance shall be entitled to have an Association representative present during such meeting and any follow-up meeting that is held. With prior notice, an additional association member may attend the meeting for training purposes or due to his/her area of expertise, as long as no more than two representatives are present. The parties agree that 48-hour meetings may be postponed 24 hours in order for the employee to secure representation. 6:10.1 Section 6:10 does not preclude discussions with an employee by a member of the administrative staff pertaining to the employee's performance at his/her work location. 6:10.2 Employees shall be given a copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) their completed evaluation prior to management scheduling a conference to discuss the document. No evaluation form shall be made available electronically placed in an employee’s personal file without their signature or signature of a third party witness. Such signature shall only indicate that the evaluation has been read by the employee and in no way shall indicate agreement with its content. 6:10.3 Within ten (10) working days of receipt of their evaluation, an employee shall have a right to submit a written response. The employee may submit a copy of his/her response to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online evaluator, who shall attach it to the publicevaluation form and forward it to the Personnel Office for filing no later than twenty (20) working days from the date the employee submits his/her response. 6:11 No employee shall be given a written reprimand, nor have disciplinary action taken against him/her, without just cause. Any such action will considered with due regard to privacy. The Association progression of discipline may be:  Memo of Record  Memo of Reprimand  One Day Suspension  Three Day Suspension  Five or More Days Suspension  Recommendation for Termination The extent of disciplinary action taken for serious infractions shall provide be commensurate with the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officialsoffense. A table Discipline may be imposed within ten (10) working days of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available knowledge of the infraction unless the employee is on a leave of absence or under investigation for the District websitealleged infraction. 11:5 6:12 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right: to exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct the right work activities of its employees to administer hire all employees and, subject to the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications and the conditions for their continued employment or their dismissal or demotion, and to supervise the schools of the Districtpromote, place, transfer, and shall have assign all such employees; and to exercise the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administrationforegoing powers, supervisionrights, authority, duties, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and responsibilities by the Board, the adoption of policies, rules, regulations, and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith shall be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement, and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing Delaware and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 6:13 Nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, state, county, district, or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 The Board6:14 In a bonafide emergency affecting the health, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policiessafety, rules, and regulations or welfare of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest students of the District;, the Board or designee may take appropriate action. 6:15 The Board shall distribute copies of this Agreement to all current and new employees. In addition, the Board shall provide the Union with fifty (d50) adopt courses copies of study;this Agreement. (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary 6:16 An employee may request in writing to the work Personnel Office that material he/she deems unfavorable contained in his/her personnel file be removed after 12 months. If the request is approved, such documents and all directly related documents shall be removed. If the request is denied, the employee shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Superintendent or his/her designee. The employee shall be advised in writing of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may disposition of his/her request. After a 36-month period has passed since any disciplinary action has resulted in either a written verbal warning or a memo of record, the document will be required by removed at the Board; (g) make all reports required by employee’s request. After a 60- month period has passed since any disciplinary action has resulted in either a memo of reprimand or a memo of reprimand with a consequence, the State Secretary of Education document will be removed at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelemployee’s request.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 10:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, will upon reasonable written request, request make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiations. Utility and building rosters of the bargaining unit will be available to the Association upon written request. Such rosters will include names, addresses, phone numbers (unless unlisted) and building assignments. The District will provide a monthly alphabetical list of new hires within five (5) working days after the regular Board meeting at which they were confirmed. The list shall include the same information as the building rosters. 11:2 10:2 The Association shall will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 10:3 The Association may use the school mail office, inter-office mail, District email system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The the material must identify clearly the individual(sindividuals(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; (b) A a copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination.; and, (c) The the use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 10:4 A copy of current Board policy Policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically to the President of maintained on line. Such documents shall be maintained and provided in a timely manner, and the Association as soon President will have access to said documents as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies . 10:4.1 A copy of its Constitution and Byin-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names service plans will be available on provided to the District websiteAssociation, as soon as it is available. 11:5 10:5 The building representative shall will have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two one (21) days day in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two one (21) days days' advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on The exact order of the meeting agenda shall for the building representative will be at the discretion of the building principalPrincipal. 11:6 10:6 The Association shall will have the right to use, use on school premises, premises office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall will pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 10:7 Accredited representatives of the localLocal, State, and the National Association shall will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times times, provided that this shall will not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School Districtschool district. The Association representative shall will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall will not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, 10:8 Whenever by mutual agreement of the parties, parties any employees participate in negotiations during working hours in negotiations, they shall will suffer no loss in pay pay, nor shall will they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 10:9 The Association shall will have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall will reside with the Board. 11:10.1 10:10 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx Red Clay Consolidated School District Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, District hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, District and shall will have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall will be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or to restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 10:11 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall will in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title 14 relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten kindergartens and playgrounds and such other types of schools schools, as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks textbooks, and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, apparatus and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall will make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education the Department of Education, at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State SuperintendentSecretary of the Department of Education; and, (h) appoint personnel. 10:12 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, safety or welfare of the students of the District, the 10:13 The District will provide a telephone in the classroom or in an area easily accessible to the Association President. Such telephone will not be utilized during normal class time except in an emergency. 10:14 The District will provide a total of twenty (20) person days per year of release time with full pay for Association-related activities to employees designated by the Association President. Use of such days must be by prior notice to the Superintendent and the employee's building administrator. In a given year, should the Association exhaust its days and need additional time, it may request same of the Superintendent whose decision shall be final. Such time will be in addition to sick leave and/or personal days. 10:15 The District will provide a total of two hours during one of the new teacher orientation days (including a meal time) for the Association to address and/or provide information to new employees.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 A. The Board agrees to make furnish to the Association, in response to reasonable requests all available public information concerning district operations as it relates to collective negotiations, in accordance with Negotiation Procedure, Article II, Paragraph B. B. Upon their appointment, the names and addresses of new employees shall be available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to President of the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiationsfollowing the regular Board of Education meeting at which the appointment was made. 11:2 C. Whenever any representative of the Association or any employee is mutually scheduled by the parties to participate during working hours in negotiation, grievance proceedings, conferences or meetings, he/she shall suffer no loss of pay. D. Official Association business may be transacted on school property except during regular working hours, provided that this time shall not interfere with or interrupt normal operations and with the prior approval of the Principal of the school or Superintendent. Duty-free lunchtime may be used to transact official Association business. E. The Association shall have the right to use school buildings equipment, including typewriters, other duplicating equipment, computers and all types of audio-visual equipment at reasonable time, with prior approval of the Principal of the school, provided such equipment is not in use. The Association shall supply personnel and all materials and pay for repair or replacement of such equipment incident to such use. Except for activities listed in its annual calendar supplied to the Superintendent, the Association business on shall apply for use of building facilities in the same basis manner as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policycommunity organizations, without charge to the Association. 11:3 F. The Board agrees to furnish to the Association ten (10) copies of the minutes of all public Board meetings, and new policies affecting the members of this unit, for posting in the employees lounge in each building and the Association files. G. The Association may purchase and have installed by the Board, a bulletin board for its exclusive use in the employee lounge. H. The rights and privileges granted to the Association by this Agreement as exclusive representative of the employees are not intended by the parties to be granted to any other organization representing any employees in the unit in connection with terms and conditions of employment. I. The Association may install and maintain a telephone for use by the Association President. The expenses associated with this telephone shall be borne by the Association, and the telephone’s location must be approved by the Superintendent. The installation shall be at the home school of the Association President. J. The Board of Education, subject only to the express written provisions of this Agreement , reserves to itself all rights and responsibilities of management of the School District and full jurisdiction and authority to make and revise policy, rules, regulations and practices in furtherance thereof. By way of illustration and not by way of limitation of the rights and responsibilities reserved to the Board, are the rights to select and direct employees of the school mail system district; to hire, assign, promote, transfer and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to retain employees and assigned for covered by this Agreement within the dissemination of information by means of notices, circularsschool district, or to suspend, demote, discharge, or take other similar materials pertaining disciplinary action against employees; to relieve employees from duties because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons; to maintain the thoroughness and efficiency of the school district operations entrusted to it; to determine the methods, means and personnel by which school district operations are to be conducted; to introduce new or improved methods and facilities; to contract out for such goods and services as may be permitted by law; and to take whatever other actions may be necessary to accomplish the mission of the school district in any situation. In exercising the foregoing rights, the Board shall not violate any other provision of this Agreement. K. The Board and the Association business under agree to hold at least one (1) conference each year with the following provisionsExecutive Council, the Board of Education, and representation from the Superintendent’s Office, to discuss concerns of the district. L. The Board agrees that the Association President shall have released time as follows: 1. If a high school or middle school teacher, the teacher shall not be assigned more than three (a3) The material must identify clearly teaching periods and shall not have any non-teaching duties, except that he/she will cover a homeroom if assigned a period with a homeroom; 2. If an elementary school teacher, the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for teacher shall have a 3/5 teaching assignment and shall not have any non-teaching duties and, if possible, the information contained thereinpreparation period will be scheduled immediately adjacent to the lunch period. To accommodate these scheduling requirements, the teacher may need to be reassigned. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building3. If the material is a non-certified employee, that employee shall have a 3/5 work load. That employee may need to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished reassigned to accommodate the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination3/5 work load. (c) The use 4. For the term of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically to this Agreement, the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to shall have no teaching or non-teaching duties, but will be present for Association duties during the publicregular work day/work year. The Association shall provide Board will pay full salary and benefits, but will be reimbursed by the Board copies of its Constitution and ByNBTEA for one-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table half (1/2) of the DistrictPresident’s administrative organization with names full salary. This paragraph will be available expire on the District websiteJune 30, 2009. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to will make available to the Association Association, upon reasonable written request all informationits request, reports, statistics and budgets records which are available relevant to negotiation or necessary for proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. 5:2 Administrative directives, such as notices of meetings and shallbulletins, upon reasonable written request, make available which directly affect the working conditions of paraprofessionals and which relate to a substantial group of paraprofessionals will be e-mailed to the President of the Association other statisticsat the time of the issuance of the directive, information, and records necessary for negotiationsprovided such notices or bulletins are not of a confidential nature. 11:2 5:3 Representatives of the Local, State and National Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this will not interfere with or interrupt the program of the school district. The Association shall representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such permission will not be refused except for just and sufficient cause. 5:4 Whenever members of the bargaining unit, including the Association President/designee (if an employee of the District), are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay, provided that no more than five paraprofessionals are scheduled. The parties agree that negotiations, in addition to being scheduled during normal school hours, will also be scheduled after normal school hours including, if necessary, weekends and possibly vacations or holidays. 5:5 The Association will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policypolicy and State Law; if there is any conflict between same, then the State Law will prevail. 11:3 5:6 The Board will endeavor to keep the Association informed of any new programs, experiments, research projects, changes in programs, which directly and significantly affect persons covered by this Agreement. 5:7 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) 5:8 The use Board will provide the Association with one electronic copy of the mail system this agreement and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the schoolan additional 25 copies. One hard copy will be in each school office for reference. 11:4 A copy 5:9 The Board hereby agrees to grant an automatic unpaid leave of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically absence, not to exceed four consecutive years to the President of the Association and any employee appointed to a full-time staff position in the Delaware State Education Association, or the National Education Association. Such leaves will be granted to not more than three District employees at any time, and the leave holder will continue to accumulate seniority. Such leaves are subject fully to the laws of the State of Delaware and the rules and regulations of the Department of Education. Any employee granted such leave must yearly notify the Board in writing of his/her desire to continue such leave and such notification must reach the Superintendent no later than April 1 preceding the September 1 he/she wishes to return. Upon his/her return, he/she will be assigned to the same or a similar position to the one from which leave was granted or at least to a position in the District for which he/she is qualified. 5:10 Nothing contained herein will be construed to deny or restrict to any employee such rights as may be held under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 5:11 Whenever any employee is required to appear before the Board or agent thereof concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her position or employment or the salary or any increments pertaining to, then he/she will be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview at least 48 hours in advance and will be entitled to consult with and have an Association representative to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. Any topic not included in the letter shall not be covered at said meeting. 5:12 When an employee is requested to meet with an administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action, the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. 5:12.1 Any complaints regarding a paraprofessional, which may result in discipline action, made to any member of the administration by any parent, student or other person shall, as soon as they are made available online practicable, be brought to the publicparaprofessional's attention. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative paraprofessional shall have the right opportunity to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if rebut the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance allegations of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principalcomplaint. 11:6 The Association shall have 5:13 Any suspension of an employee pending the right to use, on school premises, office disposition of charges will be with full pay and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such usebenefits. 11:7 Accredited representatives 5:14 The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Education hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right: To exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct the right work activities of its employees; to administer hire all employees and, subject to the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications, and the conditions for their continued employment or for cause their dismissal or demotion, and to supervise promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and the schools exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith will be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms of this hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of EducationDelaware, and the Constitution and laws of the United States. Additionally, nothing Probationary employees may be dismissed and/or demoted without regard to just cause. 5:15 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilitiesresponsibilities and authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, state, county, district or local laws or regulations. 5:16 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the students of the District, which demands immediate action, the Board or designee may take appropriate actions. 5:17 Should a participatory management system be considered in any building in the district, the parties agree that the members of this bargaining unit will be included in the planning and implementation of the program. Should the above-mentioned system currently exist in any school the district will include members of this bargaining unit in that system. Their involvement will include all aspects of the system. The President of the Association will be apprised of any location where the system is or may be considered for implementation. 5:18 in In those cases where the administration has determined that instruction will not continue in a classroom when there are unreasonable temperature conditions the paraprofessional in that classroom will move with the teacher and students. 5:19 Volunteers, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)peer tutors shall not be used in lieu of persons employed in the bargaining unit for the life of this agreement. 11:10.2 The Board, subject 5:20 Prior to Delaware Code and the arrival of any new students the principal/designee will communicate to the paraprofessional all necessary information needed to prepare for that student. Such information shall be in accordance with State/Federal regulations within IDEA and FERPA. 5:21 The District will provide a telephone in the policiesclassroom or in an area easily accessible to the Association President. In addition, rulesin order to effectively represent employees in their respective function, and regulations telephones will be accessible to paraprofessional representatives. 5:22 Up to fifteen (15) days leave with pay will be granted annually to the President of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (aAssociation and/or person(s) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required designated by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may President to perform his/her official Association functions. Proper application must be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelfollowed to be released for this purpose.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all informationrequest, budgets, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 6:2 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) will be mailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall may also, if it desires, pick up at the District office, copies of materials cited above. The Association will provide the Board with copies of its Constitution and By-Laws. 6:3 A written list giving the names of the representative(s), the chairman of the grievance committee, and the officers of the Association, will be furnished to the employer immediately after their designation and the Association will notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. 6:4 Accredited representatives of the State, National, and Local Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such access will not be unreasonably denied. 6:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay, provided that no more than three food service personnel are scheduled to participate. 6:6 The Association will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:7 The Association may use the school mail office and District inter-office mail, district email system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his principal/designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or Superintendent/designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail mail, email system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall 6:8 No employee will be made available electronically to the President prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of the Association as soon as they are made available online or its affiliates. 6:9 If an employee is required to appear before the Board or an agent thereof concerning a matter which could adversely affect his/her continued employment, salary, or any increments, he/she will be given written notice and specific reasons for such meeting or interview at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Any topic not included in the letter will not be covered at said meeting unless agreed to by the employee; if not agreed, will be discussed at a later date after proper notice has been given. An employee required to appear in this instance will be entitled to have an Association representative of his/her choice present to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. Informal discussion with an employee by any member of the administrative staff pertaining to the public. The Association shall provide employee's performance at his/her work location will not be precluded by the Board copies preceding language of its Constitution and By-Laws and this section; however, if as a current roster result of its elected and appointed officials. A table of such informal discussion, the District’s administrative organization with names employee perceives that the matter discussed could in the future adversely affect his/her continued employment, salary, or increments, the discussion will end. 6:10 No employee will be available on disciplined, reprimanded (verbally or in writing), terminated, or reduced in pay except for just cause. Any such action will be considered with due regard to privacy. Where an employee is suspended for disciplinary reasons and that suspension is not revoked through the District websitegrievance procedure, said employee upon exhausting the grievance procedure will have deducted from his/her paycheck an amount of pay equal to the number of days of said suspension. 11:5 6:11 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx Red Clay Consolidated School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself itself, all powers, rights, authority, duties, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including including, but without limiting the right generality of the foregoing, the right: To exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and direct the work activities of its employees; To hire all employees and, subject to administer the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications, and the conditions for their continued employment or for cause their dismissal or demotion, except for probationary employees, and to supervise the schools promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and The exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations, and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith will be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. AdditionallyDelaware, nothing and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 6:12 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilitiesresponsibilities and authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)state, county, district, or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 The Board6:13 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations safety or welfare of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest students of the District;, the Board/designee may take appropriate action. 6:14 The Association will distribute copies of this Agreement to all current and new employees. The Board will provide the Association with sufficient copies for this purpose; the number of current employees plus an additional 25 copies. 6:15 The Board reserves the right to enter into a contract, subcontract, or agreement with any person, persons, organizations, company or companies which will affect services normally provided by this bargaining unit. In the event the Board determines the need to exercise the above right, the Superintendent will appoint a committee, of which the Association may appoint three (d3) adopt courses members, two (2) of study;which must be employees, to make recommendations for Bid Specifications. The recommendations must be submitted to the Superintendent within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment of the committee. The committee may also submit minority viewpoints. Services to be provided by the successful bidder/vendor will not commence prior to six (6) months from the appointment of this committee. This Agreement will terminate upon the actual assumption of services by the successful bidder/vendor. 6:16 Students may perform work in the cafeteria under the direction of a teacher/staff supervisor. The staff person will make periodic visits and will be in contact with the food service manager. (e) selectSaid students will not replace cafeteria workers.) 6:17 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees will also be mailed to the Association President at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:18 The employer recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Association representative and Association President or his/her representatives in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of the Agreement. 6:19 The Association will have the right to use school facilities and equipment in place by qualified operators, purchaseincluding typewriters, mimeographing machines, other duplicating equipment, calculating machines and all types of audio-visual equipment at reasonable times, when such equipment is not otherwise in use. The Association will pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and supplies incident to such use, and distribute free for any repairs necessitated as a result thereof. Prior approval will be obtained from the building principal where the equipment is located. 6:20 Nutrition Service Workers including lead workers shall not be faulted except with just cause when there is a shortage or lack of charge such textbooks food supplies. 6:21 Employees who are normally assigned to one building and other materials are required to work at another building due to an emergency situation shall receive their regular salary rate plus mileage for travel time provided the travel is done during the person’s normal work time. 6:22 Food Service employees are not expected to clear tables after each lunch; however, it is reasonable for these employees to assist in minor clean up, if needed. Cleaning and sanitizing tables at the conclusion of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, the work day will continue to be the responsibility of the cafeteria workers. 6:23 State and supplies as are necessary Federal guidelines prohibit eating in any food preparation and/or handling areas. The policy of not taking food and drink out of the cafeteria remains in effect. This policy shall be posted and also a copy shall be sent to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelAssociation.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 The Association may use the school mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must clearly identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made are available electronically to on the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the publicBoard's approved posting system that provides public access. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s 's administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay pay, nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools;. (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance;. (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District;. (d) adopt courses of study;. (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools;. (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board;. (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association Association, upon reasonable written request request, all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 6:1.1 The Association shall be provided a list of current employees, work location, job titles, and hours on a quarterly basis or as requested, not to exceed on a monthly basis. 6:2 Administration directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Association president at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be available electronically for the president of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall provide the Board with copies of its Constitution and By-Laws. 6:4 A written list giving the names of the Association's elected and appointed officials shall be furnished to the employer immediately after their designation and the Association shall notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. The Board shall provide the Association a Table of Administrative Organization with names and updates as needed. 6:5 Accredited representatives of the State and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such access shall not be unreasonably denied. 6:6 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:7 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to to, or at the time of of, posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to to,or at the time of of, posting or dissemination.; (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school; (d) The use of the District inter-office mail system will be consistent with current law, court cases, and postal regulations. 11:4 A copy (e) District email will be the primary mode of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) communication with the understanding that automated phone messages will be sent in the event of emergencies. It shall be made available electronically the responsibility of each employee to ensure that the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and District has a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available phone number on the District websiterecord. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 6:8 The Association shall have the right to useuse school facilities and equipment in place by qualified operators, on school premises, office including duplicating equipment and Aall types of audio-V visual equipment as designated by the principal at reasonable times when such equipment is not otherwise being usedin use. The Association shall pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and suppliessupplies incident to such use and for any repairs necessitated as a result thereof. The Association also agrees that it will pay Prior approval shall be obtained from the building principal where the equipment is located. 6:9 Employees required to appear before the Board or administrator concerning any matter which could adversely affect his/her condition of employment and/or salary, shall be given prior written notification of the reason for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of meeting at least 48 hours in advance. Managers shall have 5 working days to raise concerns about an issue. Topics not included in the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval written notification shall not be unreasonably withheldcovered at said meeting. The employee shall be entitled to consult with and have an Association representative to advise and represent him/her during such meeting. 11:8 Whenever6:9.1 When an employee is requested to meet with a manager/administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action, by mutual agreement the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. This section does not preclude informal discussion with an employee pertaining to the partiesemployee's performance at his/her work location. 6:10 No employee shall be disciplined, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss reprimanded, discharged, or reduced in pay nor except for just cause. Any such action will be considered with due regard to privacy. Any suspension of an employee pending an investigation or disposition of charges by the Board of Education shall they be required to make up the time lostwith full pay and benefits. 11:9 6:11 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right: to exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct work activities of its employees; to hire all employees and, subject to the right provisions of law, to administer determine their qualifications and the conditions for their continued employment or their dismissal or demotion, and to supervise the schools of the Districtpromote, place, transfer, and shall have assign all such employees; and to exercise the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administrationforegoing powers, supervisionrights, authority, duties, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and responsibilities by the Board, the adoption of policies, rules, regulations, and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith shall be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement, and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing Delaware and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 6:12 Nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, state, county, district, or local laws or regulations. 6:13 In a bonafide emergency affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the students of the District, the Board or administrative designee may take appropriate action. 6:14 The Board and the bargaining unit shall split the cost of making this agreement available to all current and new employees. In addition, the Board shall post an electronic copy upon ratification. 6:15 The Board reserves the right to enter into a contract, subcontract, or agreement with any person, persons, organizations, or companies which will affect services normally provided by applicable law(s)this bargaining unit. Written notice will be given to the Association six months prior to releasing bids. The Board agrees that it will not subcontract the full composite of services of the bargaining unit. 11:10.2 The Board6:16 Student volunteers may perform work in the cafeteria, subject but will not be used in place of paid staff. 6:17 If the decision is made to Delaware Code close school, or have an unscheduled remote learning day, because of inclement weather or othertype of emergency situation after the employee's normal starting time, the employee shall be paid for time actually worked or a minimum of 1 hour, whichever is greater. If school is cancelled and students are not required to make up the day employees may take personal time if available or have the hours deducted. Employees will elect, at the beginning of each school year, whether to request that personal time be used or to be deducted for time lost due to emergency closure. Personal day(s) used for inclement weather will be excluded in accordance with attendance calculations on the policies, rules, yearly evaluation. If school is cancelled and regulations of students are required to make up the State day employees will be required to make up the day on the date designated by the Xxxxxxxxx School District Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.. 6:17.1 6:18 6:19

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to will make available to the Association Association, upon reasonable written request all informationits request, reports, statistics and budgets records which are available relevant to negotiation or necessary for proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. 5:2 Administrative directives, such as notices of meetings and shallbulletins, upon reasonable written request, make available which directly affect the working conditions of paraprofessionals and which relate to a substantial group of paraprofessionals will be e-mailed to the President of the Association other statisticsat the time of the issuance of the directive, information, and records necessary for negotiationsprovided such notices or bulletins are not of a confidential nature. 11:2 5:3 Representatives of the Local, State and National Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this will not interfere with or interrupt the program of the school district. The Association shall representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such permission will not be refused except for just and sufficient cause. 5:4 Whenever members of the bargaining unit, including the Association President/designee (if an employee of the District), are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay, provided that no more than five paraprofessionals are scheduled. The parties agree that negotiations, in addition to being scheduled during normal school hours, will also be scheduled after normal school hours including, if necessary, weekends and possibly vacations or holidays. 5:5 The Association will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policypolicy and State Law; if there is any conflict between same, then the State Law will prevail. 11:3 5:6 The Board will endeavor to keep the Association informed of any new programs, experiments, research projects, changes in programs, which directly and significantly affect persons covered by this Agreement. 5:7 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) 5:8 The use Board will provide the Association with one electronic copy of the mail system this agreement and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the schoolan additional 25 copies. One hard copy will be in each school office for reference. 11:4 A copy 5:9 The Board hereby agrees to grant an automatic unpaid leave of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically absence, not to exceed four consecutive years to the President of the Association and any employee appointed to a full-time staff position in the Delaware State Education Association, or the National Education Association. Such leaves will be granted to not more than three District employees at any time, and the leave holder will continue to accumulate seniority. Such leaves are subject fully to the laws of the State of Delaware and the rules and regulations of the Department of Education. Any employee granted such leave must yearly notify the Board in writing of his/her desire to continue such leave and such notification must reach the Superintendent no later than April 1 preceding the September 1 he/she wishes to return. Upon his/her return, he/she will be assigned to the same or a similar position to the one from which leave was granted or at least to a position in the District for which he/she is qualified. 5:10 Nothing contained herein will be construed to deny or restrict to any employee such rights as may be held under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 5:11 Whenever any employee is required to appear before the Board or agent thereof concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her position or employment or the salary or any increments pertaining to, then he/she will be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview at least 48 hours in advance and will be entitled to consult with and have an Association representative to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. Any topic not included in the letter shall not be covered at said meeting. 5:12 When an employee is requested to meet with an administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action, the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. 5:12.1 Any complaints regarding a paraprofessional, which may result in discipline action, made to any member of the administration by any parent, student or other person shall, as soon as they are made available online practicable, be brought to the publicparaprofessional's attention. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative paraprofessional shall have the right opportunity to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if rebut the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance allegations of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principalcomplaint. 11:6 The Association shall have 5:13 Any suspension of an employee pending the right to use, on school premises, office disposition of charges will be with full pay and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such usebenefits. 11:7 Accredited representatives 5:14 The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Education hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right: To exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct the right work activities of its employees; to administer hire all employees and, subject to the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications, and the conditions for their continued employment or for cause their dismissal or demotion, and to supervise promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and the schools exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith will be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms of this hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of EducationDelaware, and the Constitution and laws of the United States. Additionally, nothing Probationary employees may be dismissed and/or demoted without regard to just cause. 5:15 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilitiesresponsibilities and authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, state, county, district or local laws or regulations. 5:16 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the students of the District, which demands immediate action, the Board or designee may take appropriate actions. 5:17 Should a participatory management system be considered in any building in the district, the parties agree that the members of this bargaining unit will be included in the planning and implementation of the program. Should the above-mentioned system currently exist in any school the district will include members of this bargaining unit in that system. Their involvement will include all aspects of the system. The President of the Association will be apprised of any location where the system is or may be considered for implementation. 5:18 In those cases where the administration has determined that instruction will not continue in a classroom when there are unreasonable temperature conditions the paraprofessional in that classroom will move with the teacher and students. 5:19 Volunteers, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)peer tutors shall not be used in lieu of persons employed in the bargaining unit for the life of this agreement. 11:10.2 The Board, subject 5:20 Prior to Delaware Code and the arrival of any new students the principal/designee will communicate to the paraprofessionals available information needed to prepare for that student. Such information shall be in accordance with State/Federal regulations within IDEA and FERPA. As additional information is received, it will be disseminated to employees in a timely manner. 5:21 The District will provide a telephone in the policiesclassroom or in an area easily accessible to the Association President. In addition, rulesin order to effectively represent employees in their respective function, and regulations telephones will be accessible to paraprofessional representatives. 5:22 Up to fifteen (15) days leave with pay will be granted annually to the President of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (aAssociation and/or person(s) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required designated by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may President to perform his/her official Association functions. Proper application must be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelfollowed to be released for this purpose.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shallUnion, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other budgets, reports, statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiationsnegotiations to the extent to which the information is in the public domain. 11:2 6:2 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Union president at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be mailed to the President of the Union as soon as they are made available. The Association Union may also, if it desires, pick up at the District Office copies of materials cited above. The Union shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws. 6:4 A written list giving the names of the stewards and officers of the Union shall be furnished to the employer immediately after the designation and the Union shall notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. 6:5 Accredited representatives of the State and local Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on school property at all reasonable times only to such extent as does not neglect, delay, or interfere with the work and duties of employees. The Union representative, including local, shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. 6:5.1 Accredited representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on school property at all reasonable times only to such extent as does not neglect, delay, or interfere with the work and duties of employees. The Union representatives shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office and giving the specific reasons for the visit. The Union representative shall be required to sign in and sign out. 6:5.2 Employees who act as Union representatives including local and executive Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries, with notification to facilities may leave their place of work without loss of pay only under the following circumstances: a. The time shall be devoted to proper investigation and processing of grievances or a person's presence is requested by an administrator. b. Authority to leave the work place has been approved by the employee's immediate supervisor (administrator) after providing the administrator with a specific reason for leaving, destination, and estimated time for return. c. Such time is not abused. 6:5.3 Before entering a work area the employee must report to the appropriate building administrator with the specific reasons for being needed at the location. 6:5.4 Union representatives or employees shall not change job orders or interfere in any way with employee's full and faithful performance of their job assignments. 6:6 Whenever employees are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss of pay provided that no more than four custodial personnel are scheduled to participate. The District Vice President and Secretary shall not be counted as part of the four custodial personnel scheduled to participate. 6:7 The Union shall have the right to use school buildings for Association Union business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:8 The Association Union may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association Union business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his their designee prior to to, or at the time of of, posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to to, or at the time of of, posting or dissemination.; (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses The use of study; (e) selectthe District inter-office mail system will be consistent with current law, purchasecourt cases, and distribute free postal regulations. 6:9 No employee shall be prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of charge the Union or its affiliates. 6:10 An employee who is required to appear before the Board or an agent thereof for disciplinary reasons (written reprimand, suspension, termination) or the purpose of being confronted with allegations of wrongdoing which could adversely affect the employee’s continued employment or salary shall be given prior written notice. The letter will contain the date(s) of the concern(s) and specific reasons for such textbooks meeting to occur. The parties agree that 48 hour meetings will not be scheduled the day before a holiday. An employee required to appear in this instance shall be entitled to have an Association representative present during such meeting and other materials any follow-up meeting that is held. With prior notice, an additional association member may attend the meeting for training purposes or due to their area of instructionexpertise, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as long as no more than two representatives are necessary present. The parties agree that 48-hour meetings may be postponed 24 hours in order for the employee to secure representation. 6:10.1 Section 6:10 does not preclude discussions with an employee by a member of the administrative staff pertaining to the employee's performance at their work location. 6:10.2 Employees shall be given a copy of their completed evaluation prior to management scheduling a conference to discuss the schools;document. No evaluation form shall be placed in an employee’s personal file without their signature or signature of a third party witness. Such signature shall only indicate that the evaluation has been read by the employee and in no way shall indicate agreement with its content. 6:10.3 Within ten (f10) provide forms on which regular school employees working days of receipt of their evaluation, an employee shall make have a right to submit a written response. The employee may submit a copy of their response to the evaluator, who shall attach it to the evaluation form and forward it to the Personnel Office for filing no later than twenty (20) working days from the date the employee submits their response. 6:11 No employee shall be given a written reprimand, nor have disciplinary action taken against him/her, without just cause. Any such reports as action will considered with due regard to privacy. The progression of discipline may be: • Memo of Record • Memo of Reprimand • One Day Suspension • Three Day Suspension • Five or More Days Suspension • Recommendation for Termination The extent of disciplinary action taken for serious infractions shall be commensurate with the offense. Discipline may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.imposed within ten

Rights of the Parties. ‌ 11:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 The Association may use the school mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically mailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association may also, if it desires, pick up at the District office copies of materials cited above as soon as they are made available. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A The Board shall provide the Association a table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District websitenames. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association Association, upon reasonable written request all informationrequest, budgets, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiationsnegotiations or for the proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. 11:2 5:2 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Association President or designee at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 5:3 The Association may access Board policy, Board minutes, and agendas from the electronic access system. The Association shall provide the Board with a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. The Board shall provide the Association a table of administrative organization with names and updates, as needed. 5:4 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and national Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the work of the employee or the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such permission shall not be refused except for just and sufficient cause. 5:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss of pay nor will they be required to make up the time lost. 5:6 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 5:7 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system system, e- mail and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; and (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination disseminating in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, system wide a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. This includes all e-mail distributions. (c) The use of the mailboxes, e-mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendasd) shall be made available electronically to the President The use of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. District inter-office mail system and e-mail will be consistent with current law, court cases, and postal regulations. 5:8 The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table be provided an electronic copy of the District’s administrative organization with names ratified contract. The contract will be available posted on the District websiteIntranet and all employees shall be notified of the contract posting. 11:5 The building representative 5:9 Nothing contained herein shall have the right be construed to speak deny or restrict to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice any employee such rights as may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principalheld under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 11:6 5:10 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting, the generality of the foregoing, the right: - to exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct work activities of its employees; - to hire all employees and, subject to the right provisions of law, to administer determine their qualifications and the conditions for their continued employment or their dismissal or demotion and to supervise the schools promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and The exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith shall be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing Delaware and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 5:11 Nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, State, County, District, or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 The Board5:12 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policiessafety, rules, and regulations or welfare of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest students/employees of the District;, the Board or designee may take appropriate actions. (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select5:13 The Association shall indemnify and hold the employer harmless against any and all claims, purchasedemands, suits, and distribute free other forms of charge such textbooks and other materials liability that shall arise out of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the employer for the purpose of complying with any provision of this Agreement. 5:14 The Association shall be entitled to a representative on the Calendar Committee. 5:15 Association Days - Up to twenty-five (25) days leave with pay will be granted annually to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required Association President or a person designated by the Board; President to perform official Association functions. Proper application must be followed to be released for this purpose. In addition up to four (g4) make all reports required by employees will be allowed up to four (4) work days to attend the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelAssociation Leadership Training Conference.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all informationrequest, budgets, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 6:2 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) will be mailed/emailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall may also, if it desires, pick up at the District office, copies of materials cited above. The Association will provide the Board with copies of its By-Laws. 6:3 A written list giving the names of the representative(s), the chairman of the grievance committee, and the officers of the Association, will be furnished to the employer immediately after their designation and the Association will notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. 6:4 Accredited representatives of the State, National, and Local Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such access will not be unreasonably denied. 6:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay, provided that no more than three food service personnel are scheduled to participate. 6:6 The Association will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:7 The Association may use the school mail office and District inter-office mail, district email system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his principal/designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or Superintendent/designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail mail, email system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall 6:8 No employee will be made available electronically to the President prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of the Association as soon as they are made available online or its affiliates. 6:9 If an employee is required to appear before the Board or an agent thereof concerning a matter which could adversely affect his/her continued employment, salary, or any increments, he/she will be given written notice and specific reasons for such meeting or interview at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Any topic not included in the letter will not be covered at said meeting. An employee required to appear in this instance will be entitled to have an Association representative of his/her choice present to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. Informal discussion with an employee by any member of the administrative staff pertaining to the public. The Association shall provide employee's performance at his/her work location will not be precluded by the Board copies preceding language of its Constitution and By-Laws and this section; however, if as a current roster result of its elected and appointed officials. A table of such informal discussion, the District’s administrative organization with names employee perceives that the matter discussed could in the future adversely affect his/her continued employment, salary, or increments, the discussion will end. 6:10 No employee will be available on disciplined, reprimanded (verbally or in writing), terminated, or reduced in pay except for just cause. Any such action will be considered with due regard to privacy. Where an employee is suspended for disciplinary reasons and that suspension is not revoked through the District websitegrievance procedure, said employee upon exhausting the grievance procedure will have deducted from his/her paycheck an amount of pay equal to the number of days of said suspension. 11:5 6:11 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx Red Clay Consolidated School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself itself, all powers, rights, authority, duties, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including including, but without limiting the right generality of the foregoing, the right: To exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and direct the work activities of its employees; To hire all employees and, subject to administer the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications, and the conditions for their continued employment or for cause their dismissal or demotion, except for probationary employees, and to supervise the schools promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and The exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations, and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith will be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. AdditionallyDelaware, nothing and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 6:12 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilitiesresponsibilities and authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)state, county, district, or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 The Board6:13 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations safety or welfare of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest students of the District;, the Board/designee may take appropriate action. 6:14 The Association will distribute copies of this Agreement to all current and new employees. The Board will provide the Association with sufficient copies for this purpose; the number of current employees plus an additional 25 copies. 6:15 The Board reserves the right to enter into a contract, subcontract, or agreement with any person, persons, organizations, company or companies which will affect services normally provided by this bargaining unit. In the event the Board determines the need to exercise the above right, the Superintendent will appoint a committee, of which the Association may appoint three (d3) adopt courses members, two (2) of study;which must be employees, to make recommendations for Bid Specifications. The recommendations must be submitted to the Superintendent within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment of the committee. The committee may also submit minority viewpoints. Services to be provided by the successful bidder/vendor will not commence prior to six (6) months from the appointment of this committee. This Agreement will terminate upon the actual assumption of services by the successful bidder/vendor. 6:16 Students may perform work in the cafeteria under the direction of a teacher/staff supervisor. The staff person will make periodic visits and will be in contact with the food service manager. (e) selectSaid students will not replace cafeteria employees.) 6:17 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees will also be mailed/emailed to the Association President at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:18 The employer recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Association representative and Association President or his/her representatives in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of the Agreement. 6:19 The Association will have the right to use school facilities and equipment in place by qualified operators, purchasewhen such equipment is not otherwise in use. The Association will pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and supplies incident to such use, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies for any repairs necessitated as are necessary to a result thereof. Prior approval will be obtained from the work of building principal where the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelequipment is located.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all informationrequest, budgets, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 6:2 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) will be mailed/emailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall may also, if it desires, pick up at the District office, copies of materials cited above. The Association will provide the Board with copies of its By-Laws. 6:3 A written list giving the names of the representative(s), the chairman of the grievance committee, and the officers of the Association, will be furnished to the employer immediately after their designation and the Association will notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. 6:4 Accredited representatives of the State, National, and Local Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such access will not be unreasonably denied. 6:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay, provided that no more than three food service personnel are scheduled to participate. 6:6 The Association will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:7 The Association may use the school mail office and District inter-office mail, district email system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his principal/designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or Superintendent/designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) The use of the mail mail, email system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall 6:8 No employee will be made available electronically to the President prevented from wearing official pins or insignias of the Association as soon as they are made available online or its affiliates. 6:9 If an employee is required to appear before the Board or an agent thereof concerning a matter which could adversely affect his/her continued employment, salary, or any increments, he/she will be given written notice and specific reasons for such meeting or interview at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Any topic not included in the letter will not be covered at said meeting. An employee required to appear in this instance will be entitled to have an Association representative of his/her choice present to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. Informal discussion with an employee by any member of the administrative staff pertaining to the public. The Association shall provide employee's performance at his/her work location will not be precluded by the Board copies preceding language of its Constitution and By-Laws and this section; however, if as a current roster result of its elected and appointed officials. A table of such informal discussion, the District’s administrative organization with names employee perceives that the matter discussed could in the future adversely affect his/her continued employment, salary, or increments, the discussion will end. 6:10 No employee will be available on disciplined, reprimanded (verbally or in writing), terminated, or reduced in pay except for just cause. Any such action will be considered with due regard to privacy. Where an employee is suspended for disciplinary reasons and that suspension is not revoked through the District websitegrievance procedure, said employee upon exhausting the grievance procedure will have deducted from his/her paycheck an amount of pay equal to the number of days of said suspension. 11:5 6:11 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx Red Clay Consolidated School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself itself, all powers, rights, authority, duties, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including including, but without limiting the right generality of the foregoing, the right: To exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and direct the work activities of its employees; To hire all employees and, subject to administer the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications, and the conditions for their continued employment or for cause their dismissal or demotion, except for probationary employees, and to supervise the schools promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and The exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations, and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith will be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. AdditionallyDelaware, nothing and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 6:12 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilitiesresponsibilities and authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)state, county, district, or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 The Board6:13 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations safety or welfare of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest students of the District;, the Board/designee may take appropriate action. 6:14 The Association will distribute copies of this Agreement to all current and new employees. The Board will provide the Association with sufficient copies for this purpose; the number of current employees plus an additional 25 copies. 6:15 The Board reserves the right to enter into a contract, subcontract, or agreement with any person, persons, organizations, company or companies which will affect services normally provided by this bargaining unit. In the event the Board determines the need to exercise the above right, the Superintendent will appoint a committee, of which the Association may appoint three (d3) adopt courses members, two (2) of study;which must be employees, to make recommendations for Bid Specifications. The recommendations must be submitted to the Superintendent within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment of the committee. The committee may also submit minority viewpoints. Services to be provided by the successful bidder/vendor will not commence prior to six (6) months from the appointment of this committee. This Agreement will terminate upon the actual assumption of services by the successful bidder/vendor. 6:16 Students may perform work in the cafeteria under the direction of a teacher/staff supervisor. The staff person will make periodic visits and will be in contact with the food service manager. (e) select, purchaseSaid students will not replace cafeteria employees.) 6:17 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees will also be mailed/emailed to the Association President at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:18 The employer recognizes and agrees to deal with the accredited Association representative and Association President or his/her representatives in all matters relating to grievances and the interpretation of the Agreement. 6:19 The Association will have the right to use school facilities and equipment in place by qualified operators when such equipment is not otherwise in use. The Association will pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and supplies incident to such use, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies for any repairs necessitated as are necessary to a result thereof. Prior approval will be obtained from the work of building principal where the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelequipment is located.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all informationAssociation, reportsat its request, statistics and budgets records which are available relevant to negotiations or necessary for proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. 5:2 Administrative directives, such as notices of meetings and shallbulletins, upon reasonable written request, make available which directly affect the working conditions of paraprofessionals and which relate to a substantial group of paraprofessionals shall be mailed to the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 The Association may use the school mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or President at the time of posting the issuance of the directive provided such notices or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, bulletins are not of a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or disseminationconfidential nature. (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 5:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 5:4 Representatives of the local, State, and National association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times providing that it does not interfere with the work and duties of employees. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such permission shall not be refused except for just and sufficient cause. 5:4.1 The District will allow the President of the Association, or person(s) designated by the President twenty-five (25) days per year for Association activities. Use of such days must be by prior notice to the Superintendent or designee and the employee's building administrator at least three days prior to the absence. 5:4.2 The District shall allow the Association to have access to a phone and the internet. The use of the telephone and computer will be restricted to lunch and break periods and will not interfere with the operations of the school district. Placement of the telephone and computer hookup will be by mutual agreement. 5:4.3 The President of the Paraprofessional Association or designee may serve on the District Strategic Planning Committee and the District Calendar Committee. 5:4.4 The Superintendent/designee will meet with the President of the Paraprofessional Association on an as-needed basis. 5:5 Whenever employees of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss of pay. 5:6 The Association shall have the right to speak use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 5:7 The Board shall endeavor to keep the Association informed of any new programs, experiments, research projects, changes in programs, which directly and significantly affect persons covered by this Agreement. 5:8 The Association may use the school office and District interoffice mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if and assigned for the representative notifies dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein; b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his/her designee prior to or at least two (2the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination; c) days in advance The mailboxes and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the business of the scheduled meetings. school; d) The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion use of the building principalDistrict interoffice mail system will be consistent with current law, court cases, and postal regulations. 11:6 5:8.1 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V AV equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives 5:9 The Board shall post a copy of the contract on the website once ratified. 5:10 The Board hereby agrees to grant an unpaid leave of absence to any employee elected as an officer or appointed to the full-time staff of the local, State, and or National Association association. Such leave cannot exceed two years. Such leaves shall be permitted granted to transact official Association business on school property not more than three District employees at all reasonable times provided that this any time. The leave holder(s) shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School Districtcontinue to accumulate seniority. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting Such leaves are subject fully to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, and shall have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board Department of Education. Additionally, nothing Any employee granted such leave must yearly notify Human Resources in writing by April 1 of his/her desire to continue such leave. Upon his/her return he/she shall be assigned to the same or a similar position in the District for which he/she is qualified if available. 5:11 Nothing contained herein shall be considered construed to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and any employee such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports rights as may be held under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 5:12.1 An employee who is required to appear before the Board or an agent thereof for disciplinary reasons (written reprimand, suspension, termination) which could adversely affect the employee's continued employment, salary, or any increments, shall be given prior written notice. The letter will contain the date(s) of the incident(s) and specific reason(s), such as “Professional Responsibilities related to and to the incident(s) of ”. Any topic not included in the letter will not be covered at said meeting unless agreed to by the Board; (g) make all reports employee. If not agreed, it will be discussed at a later date after proper notice has been given. The parties agree that 48 hour meetings will not be scheduled the day before a holiday. An employee required by to appear in this instance shall be entitled to have an Association Representative present during such meeting and any follow-up meeting that is held. With prior notice, an additional Association member may attend the State Secretary meeting for training purposes or due to his/her area of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as expertise. The parties agree that 48-hour meetings may be prescribed postponed 24 hours in order for the employee to secure representation. 5:12.2 When an employee is requested to meet with an administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. 5:12.3 Sections 5:12.1 and 5:12.2 do not preclude informal discussion with an employee by a member of the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personneladministrative staff pertaining to the employee's performance at his/her work location with due regard to privacy.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 6:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association Association, upon reasonable written request request, all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, and records necessary for negotiations. 11:2 6:1.1 The Association shall be provided a list of current employees, work location, job titles, hours, and a copy of the current transfer rosters on a quarterly basis or as requested, not to exceed on a monthly basis. 6:2 Administration directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Association president at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 6:3 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be available electronically for the president of the Association as soon as they are made available. The Association shall provide the Board with copies of its Constitution and By-Laws. 6:4 A written list giving the names of the Association's elected and appointed officials shall be furnished to the employer immediately after their designation and the Association shall notify the employer promptly of any changes in such list. The Board shall provide the Association a Table of Administrative Organization with names and updates as needed. 6:5 Accredited representatives of the State and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such access shall not be unreasonably denied. 6:6 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 6:7 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to to, or at the time of of, posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to to,or at the time of of, posting or dissemination.; (c) The use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school; (d) The use of the District inter-office mail system will be consistent with current law, court cases, and postal regulations. 11:4 A copy (e) District email will be the primary mode of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) communication with the understanding that automated phone messages will be sent in the event of emergencies. It shall be made available electronically the responsibility of each employee to ensure that the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and District has a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available phone number on the District websiterecord. 11:5 The building representative shall have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principal. 11:6 6:8 The Association shall have the right to useuse school facilities and equipment in place by qualified operators, on school premises, office including duplicating equipment and Aall types of audio-V visual equipment as designated by the principal at reasonable times when such equipment is not otherwise being usedin use. The Association shall pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and suppliessupplies incident to such use and for any repairs necessitated as a result thereof. The Association also agrees that it will pay Prior approval shall be obtained from the building principal where the equipment is located. 6:9 Employees required to appear before the Board or administrator concerning any matter which could adversely affect his/her condition of employment and/or salary, shall be given prior written notification of the reason for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of meeting at least 48 hours in advance. Managers shall have 5 working days to raise concerns about an issue. Topics not included in the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval written notification shall not be unreasonably withheldcovered at said meeting. The employee shall be entitled to consult with and have an Association representative to advise and represent him/her during such meeting. 11:8 Whenever6:9.1 When an employee is requested to meet with a manager/administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action, by mutual agreement the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. This section does not preclude informal discussion with an employee pertaining to the partiesemployee's performance at his/her work location. 6:10 No employee shall be disciplined, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss reprimanded, discharged, or reduced in pay nor except for just cause. Any such action will be considered with due regard to privacy. Any suspension of an employee pending an investigation or disposition of charges by the Board of Education shall they be required to make up the time lostwith full pay and benefits. 11:9 6:11 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right: to exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct work activities of its employees; to hire all employees and, subject to the right provisions of law, to administer determine their qualifications and the conditions for their continued employment or their dismissal or demotion, and to supervise the schools of the Districtpromote, place, transfer, and shall have assign all such employees; and to exercise the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administrationforegoing powers, supervisionrights, authority, duties, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and responsibilities by the Board, the adoption of policies, rules, regulations, and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith shall be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement, and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing Delaware and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 6:12 Nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, state, county, district, or local laws or regulations. 6:13 In a bonafide emergency affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the students of the District, the Board or administrative designee may take appropriate action. 6:14 The Board and the bargaining unit shall split the cost of making this agreement available to all current and new employees. In addition, the Board shall post an electronic copy upon ratification. 6:15 The Board reserves the right to enter into a contract, subcontract, or agreement with any person, persons, organizations, or companies which will affect services normally provided by applicable law(s)this bargaining unit. Written notice will be given to the Association six months prior to releasing bids. The Board agrees that it will not subcontract the full composite of services of the bargaining unit. 11:10.2 The Board6:16 Student volunteers may perform work in the cafeteria, subject but will not be used in place of paid staff. 6:17 If the decision is made to Delaware Code close school, or have an unscheduled remote learning day, because of inclement weather or othertype of emergency situation after the employee's normal starting time, the employee shall be paid for time actually worked or a minimum of 1 hour, whichever is greater. If school is cancelled and students are not required to make up the day employees may take personal time if available or have the hours deducted. Employees will elect, at the beginning of each school year, whether to request that personal time be used or to be deducted for time lost due to emergency closure. Personal day(s) used for inclement weather will be excluded in accordance with attendance calculations on the policies, rules, yearly evaluation. If school is cancelled and regulations of students are required to make up the State day employees will be required to make up the day on the date designated by the Xxxxxxxxx School District Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnel.. 6:17.1 6:18 6:19

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to will make available to the Association, upon its request, statistics and records which are relevant to negotiation or necessary for proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. 5:2 Administrative directives, such as notices of meetings and bulletins, which directly affect the working conditions of paraprofessionals and which relate to a substantial group of paraprofessionals will be mailed to the President of the Association upon reasonable written request all informationat the time of the issuance of the directive, reportsprovided such notices or bulletins are not of a confidential nature. 5:3 A copy of current Board policy, Board minutes, and budgets which agendas will be mailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available to the public public. The Association may also, if it desires, pick up at the District Office copies of materials cited above as soon as they are made available. The Association will provide the Board with a current roster of its elected and shallappointed officials. The Board will provide the Association with a table of its administrative organization with names. 5:4 Representatives of the Local, upon State and National Association will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable written request, make available times provided that this will not interfere with or interrupt the program of the school district. The Association representative will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the Association other statistics, information, office. Such permission will not be refused except for just and records necessary for negotiationssufficient cause. 11:2 5:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit, including the Association President/designee (if an employee of the District), are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours, they will suffer no loss of pay, provided that no more than five paraprofessionals are scheduled. The parties agree that negotiations, in addition to being scheduled during normal school hours, will also be scheduled after normal school hours including, if necessary, weekends and possibly vacations or holidays. 5:6 The Association shall will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policypolicy and State Law; if there is any conflict between same, then the State Law will prevail. 11:3 5:7 The Board will endeavor to keep the Association informed of any new programs, experiments, research projects, changes in programs, which directly and significantly affect persons covered by this Agreement. 5:8 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein. (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. (c) 5:9 The use Board will provide the Association with one electronic copy of the mail system this agreement and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the schoolan additional 25 copies. One hard copy will be in each school office for reference. 11:4 A copy 5:10 The Board hereby agrees to grant an automatic unpaid leave of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall be made available electronically absence, not to exceed four consecutive years to the President of the Association and any employee appointed to a full-time staff position in the Delaware State Education Association, or the National Education Association. Such leaves will be granted to not more than three District employees at any time, and the leave holder will continue to accumulate seniority. Such leaves are subject fully to the laws of the State of Delaware and the rules and regulations of the State Department of Education. Any employee granted such leave must yearly notify the Board in writing of his/her desire to continue such leave and such notification must reach the Superintendent no later than April 1 preceding the September 1 she wishes to return. Upon his/her return, he/she will be assigned to the same or a similar position to the one from which leave was granted or at least to a position in the District for which he/she is qualified. 5:11 Nothing contained herein will be construed to deny or restrict to any employee such rights as may be held under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 5:12 Whenever any employee is required to appear before the Board or agent thereof concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her position or employment or the salary or any increments pertaining to, then he/she will be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview at least 48 hours in advance and will be entitled to consult with and have an Association representative to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview. Any topic not included in the letter shall not be covered at said meeting. 5:13 When an employee is requested to meet with an administrator and he/she at any time reasonably believes the meeting may result in disciplinary action, the employee may have an Association representative present. Such representative must be available within a reasonable amount of time. 5:13.1 Any complaints regarding a paraprofessional, which may result in discipline action, made to any member of the administration by any parent, student or other person shall, as soon as they are made available online practicable, be brought to the publicparaprofessional’s attention. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table of the District’s administrative organization with names will be available on the District website. 11:5 The building representative paraprofessional shall have the right opportunity to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if rebut the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance allegations of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principalcomplaint. 11:6 The Association shall have 5:14 Any suspension of an employee pending the right to use, on school premises, office disposition of charges will be with full pay and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such usebenefits. 11:7 Accredited representatives 5:15 The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Education hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right: To exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct the right work activities of its employees; to administer hire all employees and, subject to the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications, and the conditions for their continued employment or for cause their dismissal or demotion, and to supervise promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and the schools exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith will be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms of this hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of EducationDelaware, and the Constitution and laws of the United States. Additionally, nothing Probationary employees may be dismissed and/or demoted without regard to just cause. 5:16 Nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilitiesresponsibilities and authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)state, county, district or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 5:17 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the students of the District, which demands immediate action, the Board or designee may take appropriate actions. 5:18 Should a participatory management system be considered in any building in the district, the parties agree that the members of this bargaining unit will be included in the planning and implementation of the program. Should the above- mentioned system currently exist in any school the district will include members of this bargaining unit in that system. Their involvement will include all aspects of the system. The BoardPresident of the Association will be apprised of any location where the system is or may be considered for implementation. 5:19 In those cases where the administration has determined that instruction will not continue in a classroom when there are unreasonable temperature conditions the paraprofessional in that classroom will move with the teacher and students. 5:20 Volunteers, subject peer tutors and/or xxxxxx grandparents shall not be used in lieu of persons employed in the bargaining unit for the life of this agreement. 5:21 Prior to Delaware Code and the arrival of any new students the principal/designee will communicate to the paraprofessional all necessary information needed to prepare for that student. Such information shall be in accordance with State/Federal regulations within IDEA and FERPA. 5:22 The District will provide a telephone in the policiesclassroom or in an area easily accessible to the Association President. In addition, rulesin order to effectively represent employees in their respective function, and regulations telephones will be accessible to paraprofessional representatives. 5:23 Up to fifteen (15) days leave with pay will be granted annually to the President of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (aAssociation and/or person(s) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required designated by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may President to perform his/her official Association functions. Proper application must be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelfollowed to be released for this purpose.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 10:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association upon reasonable written request all information, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, will upon reasonable written request, request make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiations. Utility and building rosters of the bargaining unit will be available to the Association upon written request. Such rosters will include names, addresses, phone numbers (unless unlisted) and building assignments. The District will provide a monthly alphabetical list of new hires within five (5) working days after the regular Board meeting at which they were confirmed. The list shall include the same information as the building rosters. 11:2 10:2 The Association shall will have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-school affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 10:3 The Association may use the school mail office, inter-office mail, District email system and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The the material must identify clearly the individual(sindividuals(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; (b) A a copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination.; and, (c) The the use of the mail system and bulletin boards may not interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 10:4 A copy of current Board policy Policy and Board minutes (agendas) shall will be made available electronically mailed to the President of the Association as soon as they are made available online to the public. The Association shall may also, if it desires, pick up at the appropriate district office copies of materials cited above, as soon as they are made available. The Association will provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws By- Laws, and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A The Board will provide upon request of the Association, a table of the District’s administrative organization with names names. 10:4.1 A copy of in-service plans will be available on provided to the District website. 11:5 Association, as soon as it is available. 10:5 The building representative shall will have the right to speak to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two one (21) days day in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two one (21) days days' advance notice may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on The exact order of the meeting agenda shall for the building representative will be at the discretion of the building principalPrincipal. 11:6 10:6 The Association shall will have the right to use, use on school premises, premises office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall will pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 10:7 Accredited representatives of the localLocal, State, and the National Association shall will be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times times, provided that this shall will not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School Districtschool district. The Association representative shall will obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall will not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, 10:8 Whenever by mutual agreement of the parties, parties any employees participate in negotiations during working hours in negotiations, they shall will suffer no loss in pay pay, nor shall will they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 10:9 The Association shall will have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall will reside with the Board. 11:10.1 10:10 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx Red Clay Consolidated School District Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, District hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United States, and including the right to administer and to supervise the schools of the District, District and shall will have the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for the general administration and supervision of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall will be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing contained herein shall will be considered to deny or to restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s). 11:10.2 10:11 The Board, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policies, rules, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, shall will in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title 14 relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten kindergartens and playgrounds and such other types of schools schools, as in its judgment will promote the educational interest of the District; (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select, purchase, and distribute free of charge such textbooks textbooks, and other materials of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, apparatus and supplies as are necessary to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall will make such reports as may be required by the Board; (g) make all reports required by the State Secretary of Education the Department of Education, at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State SuperintendentSecretary of the Department of Education; and, (h) appoint personnel. 10:12 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, safety or welfare of the students of the District, the Board or designee may take appropriate actions. 10:13 The District will provide a telephone in the classroom or in an area easily accessible to the Association President. Such telephone will not be utilized during normal class time except in an emergency. 10:14 The District will provide a total of twenty (20) person days per year of release time with full pay for Association-related activities to employees designated by the Association President. Use of such days must be by prior notice to the Superintendent and the employee's building administrator. In a given year, should the Association exhaust its days and need additional time, it may request same of the Superintendent whose decision shall be final. Such time will be in addition to sick leave and/or personal days.

Rights of the Parties. 11:1 5:1 The Board agrees to make available to the Association Association, upon reasonable written request all informationrequest, budgets, reports, and budgets which are available to the public and shall, upon reasonable written request, make available to the Association other statistics, information, information and records necessary for negotiationsnegotiations or for the proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement to the extent to which such information is in the public domain. 11:2 5:2 Administrative directives which are not confidential to administrative and supervisory personnel and which affect the employment relations of employees shall also be mailed to the Association President or designee at the time of the issuance or posting of the directive. 5:3 The Association may access Board policy, Board minutes, and agendas from the electronic access system. The Association shall provide the Board with a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. The Board shall provide the Association a table of administrative organization with names and updates, as needed. 5:4 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and national Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the work of the employee or the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the building principal or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such permission shall not be refused except for just and sufficient cause. 5:5 Whenever members of the bargaining unit are mutually scheduled to participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss of pay nor will they be required to make up the time lost. 5:6 The Association shall have the right to use school buildings for Association business on the same basis as other school-affiliated organizations in accordance with District policy. 11:3 5:7 The Association may use the school office and District inter-office mail system system, e- mail and bulletin board space for posting notices in areas readily available to employees and assigned for the dissemination of information by means of notices, circulars, or other similar materials pertaining to Association business under the following provisions: (a) The material must identify clearly the individual(s) and/or organization responsible for the information contained therein.; and (b) A copy of the material for general distribution or an opportunity to copy material being distributed must be given to the building principal or his designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination disseminating in that building. If the material is to be distributed or posted system-wide, system wide a copy also must be furnished to the Superintendent or designee prior to or at the time of posting or dissemination. This includes all e-mail distributions. (c) The use of the mailboxes, e-mail system and bulletin boards may not be unreasonably used so as to interfere with the normal business of the school. 11:4 A copy of current Board policy and Board minutes (agendasd) shall be made available electronically to the President The use of the District inter-office mail system and e-mail will be consistent with current law, court cases, and postal regulations. 5:8 The Board shall provide the Association as soon as they are made available online with 10 copies of this Agreement. Either party may request additional copies to the publicbe printed and shall pay for such additional copies. The Association shall provide the Board copies of its Constitution and By-Laws and a current roster of its elected and appointed officials. A table be provided an electronic copy of the District’s administrative organization with names ratified contract. The contract will be available posted on the District websiteIntranet and all employees shall be notified of the contract posting. 11:5 The building representative 5:9 Nothing contained herein shall have the right be construed to speak deny or restrict to employees during regularly scheduled faculty meetings if the representative notifies the building principal at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled meetings. The requirement for two (2) days advance notice any employee such rights as may be waived by mutual agreement. Placement on the meeting agenda shall be at the discretion of the building principalheld under Delaware School Laws or other applicable law. 11:6 5:10 The Association shall have the right to use, on school premises, office and A-V equipment as designated by the principal when not otherwise being used. The Association shall pay for the cost of materials and supplies. The Association also agrees that it will pay for the repair or replacement of equipment damaged during such use. 11:7 Accredited representatives of the local, State, and National Association shall be permitted to transact official Association business on school property at all reasonable times provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt the program of the School District. The Association representative shall obtain approval of the principal of the building or other person in charge of the building which the representative is visiting by reporting to the office. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 11:8 Whenever, by mutual agreement of the parties, any employees participate in negotiations during working hours they shall suffer no loss in pay nor shall they be required to make up the time lost. 11:9 The Association shall have input into the preparation of the District calendar and the District budget. Final determination of the calendar and budget shall reside with the Board. 11:10.1 Except as limited by this Agreement, the Xxxxxxxxx School Board, on its own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the District, Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Delaware and of the United StatesStates and including, but without limiting, the generality of the foregoing, the right: - to exercise executive management and administrative control of the school system, its properties and facilities, and including direct work activities of its employees; - to hire all employees and, subject to the right provisions of law, to administer determine their qualifications and the conditions for their continued employment or their dismissal or demotion and to supervise the schools promote, place, transfer, and assign all such employees; and The exercise of the Districtforegoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and shall have responsibilities by the authority to determine policy and adopt rules and regulations for Board, the general administration and supervision adoption of the schools of the District. Such administration, supervision, and policy shall be conducted and formulated in accordance with Delaware law and the policies, rules, regulations and regulations practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith shall be limited only by the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms hereof are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State Board of Education. Additionally, nothing Delaware and the Constitution and laws of the United States. 5:11 Nothing contained herein shall be considered to deny or restrict the Board of its rights, responsibilities, and authorities provided by applicable law(s)authority under the Delaware School Laws or any other national, State, County, District, or local laws or regulations. 11:10.2 The Board5:12 In a bona fide emergency affecting the health, subject to Delaware Code and in accordance with the policiessafety, rules, and regulations or welfare of the State Board of Education, shall in addition to other duties: (a) determine the educational policies of the District and prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the schools; (b) enforce the provisions of this Title relating to school attendance; (c) grade and standardize all the schools under its jurisdiction and may establish kindergarten and playgrounds and such other types of schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interest students/employees of the District;, the Board or designee may take appropriate actions. (d) adopt courses of study; (e) select5:13 The Association shall indemnify and hold the employer harmless against any and all claims, purchasedemands, suits, and distribute free other forms of charge such textbooks and other materials liability that shall arise out of instruction, stationery, furniture, equipment, apparatus, and supplies as are necessary or by reason of any action taken or not taken by the employer for the purpose of complying with any provision of this Agreement. 5:14 The Association shall be entitled to a representative on the Calendar Committee. 5:15 Association Days - Up to twenty-five (25) days leave with pay will be granted annually to the work of the schools; (f) provide forms on which regular school employees shall make such reports as may be required Association President or a person designated by the Board; President to perform official Association functions. Proper application must be followed to be released for this purpose. In addition up to four (g4) make all reports required by employees will be allowed up to four (4) work days to attend the State Secretary of Education at such time, upon such items, and in such form as may be prescribed by the State Superintendent; and (h) appoint personnelAssociation Leadership Training Conference.