Section 1. General. The Appointing Authority may authorize travel at State expense for the effective conduct of the State's business. Such authorization must be granted prior to the incurrence of the actual expenses. Employees affected under this Article shall be reimbursed for such expenses that had been authorized by the Appointing Authority in accord with the terms of this Article.
Section 1. General. 1.1 The District and the Association recognize that the varying nature of a unit member’s day to day professional responsibility does not lend itself solely to an instructional day of rigidly established length. It is agreed that the professional day consists of adequate time to meet all professional and contractual responsibilities which are necessary for the efficient operation of the District.
Section 1. General. 1.1 The District shall make a reasonable effort to provide employment and a place of employment which is as safe as the nature of the employment and assigned duties reasonably permit. A unit member shall not be required to perform duties under conditions which pose an immediate and serious threat of serious bodily harm to the unit member, provided that he or she has taken reasonable means within his or her discretion to remedy the condition.
Section 1. General. A. In an atmosphere of mutual respect, all employees shall be treated fairly and equitably and without discrimination in regard to their political affiliation, union activity, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or non-disqualifying handicapping conditions irrespective of the work performed or grade assigned. Employees will also be afforded proper regard for and protection of their privacy and constitutional rights. It is therefore agreed that the Department will endeavor to establish working conditions that are conducive to enhancing and improving employee morale and efficiency.
Section 1. General. A. A change in the administrative workweek and changes in the regularly scheduled administrative workweek are considered changes in conditions of employment for purposes of the notice requirement of Article 49 - Rights and Responsibilities, of this Agreement. There are laws and government-wide regulations specific to certain groups of employees such as physicians, dentists, personnel covered by the Baylor Plan, and firefighters. Where there is a conflict with this article, those laws and government-wide regulations shall apply.
Section 1. General. The Department and the Union recognize that the public interest requires the maintenance of high standards of conduct. No bargaining unit employees will be subject to disciplinary action except for just and sufficient cause. Disciplinary actions will be taken only for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service. Actions based upon substantively unacceptable performance should be taken in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 43 and will be covered in Article 27 - Performance Appraisal System.
Section 1. General. The District retains sole responsibility for the evaluation and assessment of performance of each unit member, subject only to the procedural requirements set forth in this Article. Any grievance shall be limited to a timely claim that the procedures in this Article have been violated.
Section 1. General. The Employer may authorize travel at state expense. Such authorization must be granted prior to the incurrence of the actual expenses.
Section 1. General. 1. All positions in the Police Department shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. All covered positions which are above entry level shall be filled by competitive means (3 or more persons). The means for promotion will include a written test, an internal review board; and a point system (which reflects discipline, education, job performance and longevity with the Kingsville Police Department). If there are not 3 or more persons with three (3) years’ experience at the next lower position, then the Chief may reduce the experience level to 18 months and by license level and then in increments of 6 months until a sufficient number of candidates is available for competitive testing.
Section 1. General. Employees shall operate within state law and District policy in maintaining good order and discipline in their classrooms at all times. The District shall support teachers in their effort to maintain discipline and shall respond as soon as possible to an employee's concerns regarding discipline problems. Authority for employees to use prudent discipline measures for the safety and well-being of students and teachers shall be supported by the District provided that: (1) employees have followed established District policy and procedures, and;
