CONSULTATION PROCEDURES. The Association and the District acknowledge that the Education Employees Relations Act (EERA) provides the exclusive representative of certificated employees the right to consult on the definition of educational objectives, the determination of the content of courses and curriculum, and the selection of textbooks. For the purpose of this article, “consultation” involves the free exchange of information, opinions, informational proposals, and recommendations in an effort to incorporate such recommendations into the resulting policy or plan. In an effort to maximize performance and optimize the educational environment for students, the parties shall make every effort to work collaboratively in a timely manner. The parties agree that the following procedures shall be used: 1. The parties shall jointly meet in an effort to consult regarding the following topics: a. Educational objectives b. Determination of the content of courses and curriculum c. Selection of textbooks 2. Meetings may be attended by the Association President and/or designee(s) and the Superintendent and/or designee(s). a. Attendees shall be mutually identified prior to the date of each meeting. b. Both parties shall decide meeting dates, times, and approximate duration of meeting. Topics to be discussed can be proposed by either party. c. All meetings shall take place at the conclusion of the instructional day. Attendance at these meetings shall not be subject to additional compensation. 3. The District shall request, from the Association President, representative(s) from the Association to District-wide committees for the purpose of consultation as defined above. District-wide committees are subject to change due to State and Federal educational reforms.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement