Common use of TEACHER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

TEACHER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A. The Association and the teachers recognize that the basic duty of each teacher is to use his/her skill and expertise in the most effective and proper manner to improve the quality of the educational process in the Lapeer Schools. B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict to any teacher any rights he/she may have under the Michigan General School Laws or Constitution of Michigan and/or of the United States or any applicable state and federal laws and/or regulations. C. In order to facilitate the continued improvement of the education process of the Lapeer Schools, to better enable the teachers to fulfill their obligations to the system, and to promote the continued cooperation of the faculty and staff, the Association, teachers, and the Board agree: 1. Department chairs will be established and will function as described in Appendix E.