Common use of Whenever Teachers Clause in Contracts

Whenever Teachers. are mutually scheduled by the parties to participate during working hours in conferences or meetings or in negotiations respecting the collective bargaining agreement, they shall suffer no loss in pay. To plan for, study and to participate in mutually established committees relating to the collective bargaining agreement and educational reform as proposed by DCPS, DCPS agrees to release during the year and during working hours a reasonable number of Teachers upon request of the WTU President. The President shall submit to the Chancellor for approval the names of WTU Teachers proposed for release in accordance with a predetermined schedule at least three (3) days prior to any meeting.