Section 21 25 It is agreed that the customary and usual rights, powers, functions, and authority of management are 26 vested in management officials of the District. Included in these rights in accordance with and subject to 27 applicable laws, regulations, and provisions of this Agreement, is the right to direct the work force, the 28 right to hire, promote, retain, transfer, and assign employees in positions; the right to suspend, discharge, 29 demote, or take other disciplinary action against employees; and the right to release employees from 30 duties because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons. The District shall retain the right to 31 maintain efficiency of the District operation by determining the methods, means, and the personnel by 32 which such operation is conducted.
Section 2.2 17 The right to make reasonable rules and regulations shall be considered acknowledged functions of the 18 District. In making rules and regulations relating to personnel policies, procedures and practices, and 19 matters of working conditions, the District shall give due regard and consideration to the rights of the 20 Association and the employees and to the obligations imposed by this Agreement. 24 A R T I C L E I I I
Section 4.5 37 The President of the Association and designated representatives will be provided time off without loss of 38 pay to a maximum of three (3) days per year to attend regional or State meetings when the purpose of 39 those meetings is in the best interests of the District as determined by the District administration.
Section 3.5 45 Neither the District, nor the Association, shall discriminate against any employee subject to this 46 Agreement on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age or marital status or because of a physical 1 handicap with respect to a position, the duties of which may be performed efficiently by an individual 2 without danger to the health or safety of the physically handicapped person or others.
Section 4.3 11 The Association reserves and retains the right to delegate any right or duty contained herein to appropriate 12 officials of the Public School Employees of Washington State Organization.
Section 3.2 39 Each employee shall have the right to bring matters of personal concern to the attention of appropriate 40 Association representatives and/or appropriate officials of the District.
Section 6.2 13 The Association representatives may represent the Association and employees in meeting with officials 14 of the District to discuss appropriate matters of mutual interest. They may receive and investigate to 15 conclusion complaints or grievances of employees on District time and thereafter advise employees of 16 rights and procedures outlined in this Agreement and applicable regulations or directives for resolving 17 the grievances or complaints. They may not, however, continue to advise the employee on courses of 18 action after the employee has indicated a desire not to pursue a grievance. This does not, however, 19 preclude the Association's right to pursue the matter to conclusion. They may consult with the District 20 on complaints without a grievance being made by an individual employee.
Section 3.1 29 It is agreed that all employees subject to the Agreement shall have and shall be protected in the exercise of 30 the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to join and assist the Association. The freedom of 31 such employees to assist the Association shall be recognized as extending to participation in the 32 management of the Association, including presentation of the views of the Association to the Board of 33 Directors of the District or any other governmental body, group, or individual. The District shall take 34 whatever action required or refrain from such action in order to assure employees that no interference, 35 restraint, coercion, or discrimination is allowed within the District to encourage or discourage membership 36 in any employee organization. 37
Section 3.6 27 An employee shall have the right, upon reasonable notice, to inspect the contents of his/her personnel
Section 5.2 29 It is further recognized that this Agreement does not alter the responsibility of either party to meet with the 30 other party to advise, discuss or consult regarding matters concerning working conditions not covered by 31 this Agreement. 35 A R T I C L E V I 36 37 ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION 38
