Common use of Use of District Communication Services Clause in Contracts

Use of District Communication Services. i. The Association shall have the right to use District communication services (e.g., mail service, email, teacher mailboxes, etc.) for communications purposes. The Association will utilize the mailbox provided in the central office area to deliver and pick up communication materials. (Refer to VSD Policy 2530) ii. Materials distributed through the District’s communication services for delivery in the workplace should be designed to provide objective information relative to the (a) effective development and administration of the CPA and (b) non-inflammatory clarification of other working conditions and policy issues under discussion between the leaders of the Association and the District officials. The Association and the District will use the District communication services to distribute materials within the workplace in a manner that is factual, fair, and respectful. The Association will not use the District’s communications services to communicate information that addresses job actions such as work stoppage, work disruption, or strike activity. iii. The president and/or executive board shall be responsible and accountable for authorizing the distribution of materials in the District communication services. The Association will defend and hold the District harmless from any allegation or suit arising out of the Association’s use of the District’s communication services. iv. It is understood that Association leaders will not release a District staff directory or set of mailing labels to any political party, an individual candidate for political office, an individual business to permit their making direct contact with employees, or a person acting in an individual capacity. The mailing labels (directory) are intended for the exclusive use of the Association leadership in conducting official Association business, generally in the summer. The distribution of a newsletter announcing a collective bargaining settlement and/or meeting, or information about Association sponsored and endorsed products or services, or the voting record tabulations and similar information about the performance of an elected official, listing the qualifications of a candidate(s) for office, assessing the merits of specified ballot issues as may pertain to teacher welfare are all topics anticipated for inclusion in such mailings. v. Any concern regarding the Association’s use of the District’s communication services and bulletin boards shall be a matter for early discussion between the Association president (or executive board) and the superintendent/designee. A violation of this Article may result in the suspension of the Association’s use of the District’s mail or email service for an appropriate and specified period of time following such an Administration-Association conference.

Use of District Communication Services. i. The Association shall have the right to use District communication services (e.g., mail service, email, teacher mailboxes, etc.) for communications purposes. The Association will utilize the mailbox provided in the central office area to deliver and pick up communication materials. (Refer to VSD Policy 2530) ii. Materials distributed through the District’s communication services for delivery in the workplace should be designed to provide objective information relative to the (a) effective development and administration of the CPA and (b) non-non- inflammatory clarification of other working conditions and policy issues under discussion between the leaders of the Association and the District officials. The Association and the District will use the District communication services to distribute materials within the workplace in a manner that is factual, fair, and respectful. The Association will not use the District’s communications services to communicate information that addresses job actions such as work stoppage, work disruption, or strike activity. iii. The president and/or executive board shall be responsible and accountable for authorizing the distribution of materials in the District communication services. The Association will defend and hold the District harmless from any allegation or suit arising out of the Association’s use of the District’s communication services. iv. It is understood that Association leaders will not release a District staff directory or set of mailing labels to any political party, an individual candidate for political office, an individual business to permit their making direct contact with employees, or a person acting in an individual capacity. The mailing labels (directory) are intended for the exclusive use of the Association leadership in conducting official Association business, generally in the summer. The distribution of a newsletter announcing a collective bargaining settlement and/or meeting, or information about Association sponsored and endorsed products or services, or the voting record tabulations and similar information about the performance of an elected official, listing the qualifications of a candidate(s) for office, assessing the merits of specified ballot issues as may pertain to teacher welfare are all topics anticipated for inclusion in such mailings. v. Any concern regarding the Association’s use of the District’s communication services and bulletin boards shall be a matter for early discussion between the Association president (or executive board) and the superintendent/designee. A violation of this Article may result in the suspension of the Association’s use of the District’s mail or email service for an appropriate and specified period of time following such an Administration-Association conference.