NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENTNegotiations Agreement • July 26th, 2023
Contract Type FiledJuly 26th, 2023TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I Definitions 1 ARTICLE II Grievance Procedure 2 2-A Right to Representation 2 2-B Individual Rights 3 2-C Steps 3 2-D Exceptions to Time Limits 5 2-E No Reprisals 5 2-F Cooperation of School Trustees and Administration 5 2-G Release Time 5 2-H Personnel Files 5 2-I Grievance Forms 5 Article III Association Activities 6 Article IV Employment of Teachers 7 Article V Leave of Absence 7 5-A Extended Leaves of Absence 8 5-B Sick Leave 8 5-C Sick Leave Bank 10 5-D Child Rearing Leave 12 5-E Bereavement Leave 12 5-F Military Leave 12 5-G Professional Leave 12 5-H Personal Leave 13 5-I Association Leave 13 5-J Additional Leaves 14 5-L NSEA Leave 14 Article VI Group Insurance 14 Article VII Protection for Teachers 16 Article VIII Employment Standards 18 Article IX Curriculum and Instruction 18 9-A Textbooks 18 9-B Supplies and Equipment 18 Article X Teaching Conditions 18 10-6 Transfer 20 Article XI Travel Requests and Reimbursement 22 Article XII Contract Printing Ex