Common use of TEACHER RIGHTS Clause in Contracts

TEACHER RIGHTS. A. Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, MCL 423.201 et seq., the Board and the Association acknowledge that every teacher employed by the Board shall have the right freely to organize, join and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiation and other concerted activities authorized by the Act for mutual aid and protection or to refrain from doing so. The Board and the Association agree that they will not directly or indirectly discourage or deprive or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by this Act and that they will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages or any terms or condition of employment by reason of membership or non-membership in the Association, participation or non-participation in any lawful activities authorized by an act of the Association or in connection with collective bargaining negotiations between the Board and the Association or the institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement with respect to any terms or conditions of employment. B. The Board specifically recognizes the right of the Association appropriately to invoke the assistance of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, or a mediator from such a public agency, or an arbitrator appointed pursuant to the provisions of Article XVIII, Section C, Level Four of this Agreement, and the Board and the Association agree to be bound by any lawful order or award thereof. C. The Association and its members shall have the right, upon requisition, to use school building facilities at all reasonable hours for meetings provided such use does not conflict with any previously scheduled activity authorized by the school. The Association agrees to reimburse the Board for any damage to school property or loss occasioned by virtue of such use. Any notices of meetings must be signed by the Association Representative. Bulletin boards and other established media of communication shall be made available to the Association and its members. D. Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act (MCL 423.201, et seq, and the provisions of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231, et seq, the Board agrees to furnish to the Association, in response to requests from time to time, all available information which is relevant and necessary for the Association to process grievances, administer the terms of this Agreement, and/or conduct negotiations and formulate proposals for collective bargaining with the Board and furnish such other information as will assist the Association in developing programs on behalf of the teachers and their students. Likewise, pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act (MCL 423.201, et seq), the Association agrees to furnish to the Board all available information which is relevant and necessary for the Board to process grievances, administer the terms of this Agreement, and or conduct negotiations and formulate proposals for collective bargaining with the Association, provided said information is neither personal nor confidential. E. The Association reserves the right to grieve in accordance with the procedure provided herein, within the definition of a grievance as set forth in this Agreement. F. The Board agrees to provide released time or compensation for the President(s) of the Association. Released time for a President from the Secondary level will consist of one (1) class period per day to be agreed upon by the President and the Board, preferably the last class period of the day. Released time for a President from the Elementary level will consist of two (2) half days or one (1) full day per week to be agreed upon by the President and the Board. Total compensation for the President(s) shall be equivalent to 25% of the B.A. (*) step for the current year. (*shall be equal to the number of years of experience that the President(s) have in that office.) The Association shall pay 60% of the cost of the President's released time or compensation and the Board shall pay 40%.

TEACHER RIGHTS. A. Pursuant X. Xxxxxxxx to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, MCL 423.201 et seq., the Board and the Association acknowledge that every teacher employed by the Board shall have the right freely to organize, join and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiation and other concerted activities authorized by the Act for mutual aid and protection or to refrain from doing so. The Board and the Association agree that they will not directly or indirectly discourage or deprive or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by this Act and that they will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages or any terms or condition of employment by reason of membership or non-membership in the Association, participation or non-participation in any lawful activities authorized by an act of the Association or in connection with collective bargaining negotiations between the Board and the Association or the institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement with respect to any terms or conditions of employment. B. The Board specifically recognizes the right of the Association appropriately to invoke the assistance of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, or a mediator from such a public agency, or an arbitrator appointed pursuant to the provisions of Article XVIII, Section C, Level Four of this Agreement, and the Board and the Association agree to be bound by any lawful order or award thereof. C. The Association and its members shall have the right, upon requisition, to use school building facilities at all reasonable hours for meetings provided such use does not conflict with any previously scheduled activity authorized by the school. The Association agrees to reimburse the Board for any damage to school property or loss occasioned by virtue of such use. Any notices of meetings must be signed by the Association Representative. Bulletin boards and other established media of communication shall be made available to the Association and its members. D. Pursuant X. Xxxxxxxx to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act (MCL 423.201, et seq, and the provisions of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231, et seq, the Board agrees to furnish to the Association, in response to requests from time to time, all available information which is relevant and necessary for the Association to process grievances, administer the terms of this Agreement, and/or conduct negotiations and formulate proposals for collective bargaining with the Board and furnish such other information as will assist the Association in developing programs on behalf of the teachers and their students. Likewise, pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act (MCL 423.201, et seq), the Association agrees to furnish to the Board all available information which is relevant and necessary for the Board to process grievances, administer the terms of this Agreement, and or conduct negotiations and formulate proposals for collective bargaining with the Association, provided said information is neither personal nor confidential. E. The Association reserves the right to grieve in accordance with the procedure provided herein, within the definition of a grievance as set forth in this Agreement. F. The Board agrees to provide released time or compensation for the President(s) of the Association. Released time for a President from the Secondary level will consist of one (1) class period per day to be agreed upon by the President and the Board, preferably the last class period of the day. Released time for a President from the Elementary level will consist of two (2) half days or one (1) full day per week to be agreed upon by the President and the Board. Total compensation for the President(s) shall be equivalent to 25% of the B.A. (*) step for the current year. (*shall be equal to the number of years of experience that the President(s) have in that office.) The Association shall pay 60% of the cost of the President's released time or compensation and the Board shall pay 40%.