Association Participation. The Board acknowledges the right of the Association grievance representative to participate in the processing of a grievance at any level, and no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association’s representative is not present.
Association Participation. The Board and the Association agree not to interfere with the right of an employee to join and participate in the Association or not join the Association without reprisals.
Association Participation. Employee Not Represented When an employee is not represented by the Association, the Association shall reserve the right to have its representative present to state its views at any stage of the grievance procedure.
Association Participation. If the Association is not satisfied with program plans, operating budget and/or District goals, the Association may submit an independent recommendation, in writing, to the Board at least 48 hours prior to the date set for discussion or action by the Board.
Association Participation. The Board acknowledges the right of a representative to be in Step 3 of the formal grievance procedure. No employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association representative is not present.
Association Participation. A. The grievant shall have the right to have an Association representative present at any of the steps of the grievance procedure.
B. While an operator may discuss differences, controversies, or a claimed violation of the contract with the Director of designee in an attempt to resolve the matter, no formal or written grievance may be filed or processed unless such action is approved by the Association representative as provided for heretofore and no grievance shall proceed to Arbitration without the consent of the Association Staff Representative.
Association Participation. The Association shall have the right to accompany a grievant at any level.
Association Participation. (Members of Bargaining Unit Not Represented). When a Member of the Bargaining Unit is not represented by the Association, the Association shall reserve the right to have its representative present to state its views at any stage of the grievance procedure and shall receive copies of the decision.
Association Participation. A representative of the Association may, upon request, address the Board during the staff participation portion of the agenda. Upon written request of the Association not less than seven (7) days prior to the meeting, the Association may be placed on the agenda for the purpose of addressing any relevant topic, which is not the subject of negotiations. All such presentations will be subject to Board policies and orders governing the conduct of Board meetings provided such policies shall not discriminate against the Association.
Association Participation. If a formal program is provided by the school system for the orientation of new staff, adequate participation of Association representatives will be allowed.
