Common use of School Closures and Openings Clause in Contracts

School Closures and Openings. 1. The Parties agree that the District shall have the sole and exclusive discretion working in consultation with the State and County Health officials and in compliance with State and County Health orders to determine whether a school is closed, opened under an in-person transitional model, fully reopened to in-person instruction, or reopened after closure. Relevant metrics will be used to guide decision-making, and the District will consult with CUTA prior to announcing school closures and openings. 2. The Parties understand and agree that the Director of Personnel or designee will communicate decisions regarding changes to working conditions to CUTA, The Parties agree to negotiate any effects of decisions related to COVID-19 with CUTA as soon as practical under the then current circumstances. 3. The District shall take all applicable actions required by the State, for which the District may be eligible, in order to mitigate the loss of ADA funding related to distance learning. CUTA commits to working together with the District to support the funding of schools.