Attainment of Objectives. A. The attainment of objectives of the educational program of the District will be enhanced by procedures which promote understanding and cooperation between the Board of Education and its employees. B. To this end, a free and open exchange of views through fixed and established channels of communication is desirable. The parties participating through their properly selected representatives in the deliberations leading to the determination of matters negotiable herein, may assist in this exchange. C. Teachers shall refrain from discussing their or the Association's views on matters relating to supervisor-teacher, administrator-teacher or Board- teacher relationships in the presence of students during the regular school day or at school sponsored functions. D. Teacher criticism of administrator/teacher relationships shall be done in confidence. This does not apply to discussions in the teachers' lounge. E. It is further understood and agreed that teachers shall be encouraged to participate in free and open exchange of professional ideas and opinions at institutes, in-services and faculty meetings and in relationships with other teachers, administrators and Board members.
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Sources: Professional Negotiations Agreement, Professional Negotiations Agreement, Professional Negotiations Agreement