CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement. 16.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act. 16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty. 16.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged. 16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply: 1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year. 2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar. 3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2. 4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required. 5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated. 6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or days. 7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule. 16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS.
16.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 12.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation operations of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operationoperations. No teacher or Since the Association shall refuse to carry out normal parties are establishing a comprehensive grievance procedure under which un-resolved disputes may be settled by impartial means, the parties have removed the basic cause of work assignments interruptions during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 . The Board and the W-WEA agree Association accordingly agrees that they will not knowinglyit shall not, during the period of this the Agreement, directly or indirectly engage in or assist in any unfair labor practices strike, as defined by Section 1 of the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 12.2 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools school open in the event of severe inclement weatherweather or other conditions determined by the Board or beyond the control of the Board. When Teachers shall receive full teaching credit for days absent under this paragraph if such days are accepted for state aid reimbursement. On days when schools are closed unable to open because of severe inclement weatherweather or other conditions, teachers shall not be excused from duty.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable required to report to work due duty. However, all instructional days lost which would result in a loss of state aid to inclement weather, the district shall be made up within the fiscal year applicable (ending June 30) but not later than the day(s) immediately following the scheduled last day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bankschool. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when Such make-up days are designated.
6shall be determined by both parties. A statement from The parties agree that before school is closed due to adverse weather conditions, consideration will be given for a doctor late or delayed start of school. If the opening of school is delayed due to inclement weather or other conditions, then reporting time for bargaining unit members will be delayed for the same amount of time. If a meeting was scheduled before school, then the meeting will be delayed the same amount of time or cancelled. There may be required other circumstances besides inclement weather that could cause a delay or cancellation for students only. Also, if a delay occurs after staff has reported or another building has begun, professional activity will be dictated by “common sense.” Make-up of exam days and/or half-days missed due to verify illness taken during a make- closure of school because of inclement weather or other conditions shall be done in accordance with the following:
12.2.1 1 2 days shall be made up day or as 1/2 days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Master Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 A. Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operationoperations. No teacher or Since the Association shall refuse to carry out normal parties are establishing a comprehensive grievance procedure under which unresolved disputes may be settled by an impartial third party, the parties have removed the basic cause of work assignments interruptions during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 . The Association accordingly agrees that it will not during the period of this Agreement, directly, or indirectly engage in or assist in any strike, as said term is defined by the Public Employment Relations Act. The Board and the W-WEA agree also agrees that they it will not knowinglynot, during the this period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage in or assist in any unfair labor practices practice as defined by Section 10 of the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event B. Scheduled days and hours of severe inclement weather. When schools student instruction, which are closed not held because of severe conditions not within the control of school authorities, such as inclement weather, teachers fires, epidemics, mechanical breakdowns, or health conditions (as defined by city, county, or state health authorities) will be rescheduled as prescribed by law. Teachers shall be excused from duty.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from reporting for school on those days on which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled is closed due to the above conditions and shall suffer no loss of salary, except that teachers shall work any rescheduled days as prescribed by and hours with no additional compensation. Once notification has been made that schools are closed due to the State of Michiganabove conditions, the following decision will apply:
1not be reversed. The notification to close school or delay will be made at least one hour before teachers are required to report. School closings shall be reported on local radio stations and staff informed with established telephone procedures.
C. Teachers who have been previously scheduled to take paid leave under this Agreement on a day(s) of pupil instruction that is cancelled due to the conditions specified in this Article, shall not have their absence on such day(s) charged against paid leave provided that the teacher works any required rescheduled day(s) and/or hours of instruction without additional compensation as specified in this Article.
D. Snow days and hours which are required to be made up will be made up during the school year. Remainder of snow days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following made up at the end of the contracted school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 17.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 17.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they it will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 17.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty. This article is modified for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years in order to create two (2) furlough days. Members will not work and will not be paid when a furlough day occurs. The parties anticipate the furlough days will be taken on the first two days where district wide classes are canceled by the District due to weather conditions, health concerns, or other “Acts of God.” If a member is required by the District to work on a furlough day(s), s/he will take a furlough day(s) on an alternative date, as agreed upon by the member and his/her supervisor. In the event a member’s scheduled sick or personal day coincides with a furlough day, the member will not be charged the sick or personal day. If two “Act of God” (furlough) days have not occurred by March 30 of a given year, the parties agree to meet to discuss other options for furlough days.
16.4 17.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 11.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation operations of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operationoperations. No teacher or Since the Association shall refuse to carry out normal parties are establishing a comprehensive grievance procedure under which un-resolved disputes may be settled by impartial means, the parties have removed the basic cause of work assignments interruptions during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 . The Board and the W-WEA agree Association accordingly agrees that they will not knowinglyit shall not, during the period of this the Agreement, directly or indirectly engage in or assist in any unfair labor practices strike, as defined by Section 1 of the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 11.2 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools school open in the event of severe inclement weatherweather or other conditions determined by the Board or beyond the control of the Board. When Teachers shall receive full teaching credit for days absent under this paragraph if such days are accepted for state aid reimbursement. On days when schools are closed unable to open because of severe inclement weatherweather or other conditions, teachers shall not be excused from duty.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable required to report to work due duty. However, all instructional days lost which would result in a loss of state aid to inclement weather, the district shall be made up within the fiscal year applicable (ending June 30) but not later than the day(s) immediately following the scheduled last day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bankschool. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when Such make-up days are designated.
6shall be determined by both parties. A statement from The parties agree that before school is closed due to adverse weather conditions, consideration will be given for a doctor late or delayed start of school. If the opening of school is delayed due to inclement weather or other conditions, then reporting time for bargaining unit members will be delayed for the same amount of time. If a meeting was scheduled before school, then the meeting will be delayed the same amount of time or cancelled. There may be required other circumstances besides inclement weather that could cause a delay or cancellation for students only. Also, if a delay occurs after staff has reported or another building has begun, professional activity will be dictated by “common sense.” Make-up of exam days and/or half-days missed due to verify illness taken during a make- closure of school because of inclement weather or other conditions shall be done in accordance with the following:
11.2.1 1 2 days shall be made up day or as 1/2 days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Master Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS.
16.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-make up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- make up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty. This article is modified for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years in order to create two (2) furlough days. Member’s pay will be reduced by the member’s daily rate of pay, calculated in accordance with Article 18.5, for two (2) days. This reduction will occur in the form of a deduction, spread out over 20 pay periods. The parties anticipate the furlough days will be taken on the first two days where district wide classes are canceled by the District due to weather conditions, health concerns, or other “Acts of God.” If a member is required by the District to work on a furlough day(s), s/he will take a furlough day(s) on an alternative date, mutually agreed upon by the member and his/her supervisor. In the event a member’s scheduled sick or personal day coincides with a furlough day, the member will not be charged the sick or personal day. If two “Act of God” (furlough) days have not occurred by March 31 of a given year, the parties agree to meet to discuss other options for furlough days.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-make up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- make up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 A. Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operationoperations. No teacher or Since the Association shall refuse to carry out normal parties are establishing a comprehensive grievance procedure under which unresolved disputes may be settled by an impartial third party, the parties have removed the basic cause of work assignments interruptions during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 . The Board Association and the W-WEA any or all teachers accordingly agree that they will not knowinglynot, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly, engage in or assist in any strike as defined by Section I of the Public Employment Relations Act.
B. The Board agrees that it will not, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage in or assist in any unfair labor practices practice as defined by Section 10 of the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 C. Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. weather or when otherwise prevented by an act of God or a labor dispute with employees outside of the bargaining unit.
D. When schools are the school system is closed because as a result of severe inclement weatherweather or other acts of God, teachers shall not be excused from dutyrequired to report. Teachers shall be paid, with no loss of sick days or personal leave days, for all such days when school is closed, except as limited below:
1. In the event that the district is required to make up or reschedule student attendance days in order to meet minimum state requirements, the following provisions shall apply:
a. Paragraph D above shall continue in effect.
16.4 Should a teacher b. Teachers may be unable required to report make up rescheduled student attendance days and will be compensated as described in paragraphs (c) and (d) below:
c. If school is canceled for the entire day before teachers have reported for work, teachers shall receive no additional compensation for the rescheduled student attendance day(s). The only exception shall be if the rescheduled day(s) cannot be counted in which case paragraph (d) shall apply.
d. If school is canceled after the normal starting time of teachers, and the day cannot be counted as one of the 178 days of student instruction, the day may be rescheduled. Teachers will be paid additional prorated salary based on their regular rate of pay for all hours worked on the canceled day. The rescheduled day shall be considered part of the 178-day requirement with no other additional pay.
e. If school is canceled after the normal starting time of teachers and the day can be counted as one of the 178 student days, there shall be no additional compensation, and the day will not be rescheduled.
2. Rescheduling of student instruction days shall occur at the end of the school year following the last day of scheduled classes in June.
a. If classes are canceled, or dismissed early, teachers will not be required to work be in attendance during that period of time.
b. When the start of classes for students is delayed, teachers should make every effort to be in attendance as soon as safely possible.
c. When buses are delayed due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day teachers will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or daysbe in attendance as soon as safely possible.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Master Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 A. Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operationoperations. No teacher or Since the Association shall refuse to carry out normal parties are establishing a comprehensive grievance procedure under which unresolved disputes may be settled by an impartial third party, the parties have removed the basic cause of work assignments interruptions during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 . The Board Association and the W-WEA any or all teachers accordingly agree that they will not knowinglynot, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly, engage in or assist in any strike as defined by Section I of the Public Employment Relations Act.
B. The Board agrees that it will not, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage in or assist in any unfair labor practices practice as defined by Section 10 of the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 C. Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. weather or when otherwise prevented by an act of God or a labor dispute with employees outside of the bargaining unit.
D. When schools are the school system is closed because as a result of severe inclement weatherweather or other acts of God, teachers shall not be excused from dutyrequired to report. Teachers shall be paid, with no loss of sick days or personal leave days, for all such days when school is closed, except as limited below:
1. In the event that the district is required to make up or reschedule student attendance days in order to meet minimum state requirements, the following provisions shall apply:
a. Paragraph D above shall continue in effect.
16.4 Should b. Teachers may be required to make up rescheduled student attendance days and will be compensated as described in paragraphs (c) and (d) below:
c. If school is canceled for the entire day before teachers have reported for work, teachers shall receive no additional compensation for the rescheduled student attendance day(s). The only exception shall be if the rescheduled day(s) cannot be counted in which case paragraph (d) shall apply.
d. If school is canceled after the normal starting time of teachers, and the day cannot be counted as one of the 180 days of student instruction, the day may be rescheduled. Teachers will be paid additional prorated salary based on their regular rate of pay for all hours worked on the canceled day. The rescheduled day shall be considered part of the 180 – day requirement with no other additional pay.
e. If school is canceled after the normal starting time of teachers and the day can be counted as one of the 180 student days, there shall be no additional compensation, and the day will not be rescheduled.
2. Rescheduling of student instruction days shall occur at the end of the school year following the last day of scheduled classes in June or a teacher mutually agreed upon date.
a. If classes are canceled, or dismissed early, teachers will not be unable required to report be in attendance during that period of time.
b. When the start of classes for students is delayed, teachers should make every effort to work be in attendance as soon as safely possible.
c. When buses are delayed due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day teachers will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or daysbe in attendance as soon as safely possible.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Master Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty.
16.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-make up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- make up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 17.1 Both parties recognize the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation of the instructional program during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operation. No teacher or the Association shall refuse to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreement.
16.2 17.2 The Board and the W-WEA agree that they it will not knowingly, during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 17.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. When schools are closed because of severe inclement weather, teachers shall be excused from duty. This article is modified for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years in order to create two (2) furlough days. Members will not work and will not be paid when a furlough day occurs. The parties anticipate the furlough days will be taken on the first two days where district wide classes are canceled by the District due to weather conditions, health concerns, or other “Acts of God.” If a member is required by the District to work on a furlough day(s), s/he will take a furlough day(s) on an alternative date, as agreed upon by the member and his/her supervisor. In the event a member’s scheduled sick or personal day coincides with a furlough day, the member will not be charged the sick or personal day. If two “Act of God” (furlough) days have not occurred by March 30 of a given year, the parties agree to meet to discuss other options for furlough days. This modification will continue for the 2013-2014 school year if the District’s unencumbered funds (General Fund, including the 5 Year Maintenance/Capital Project Fund, aka; the Building and Site Fund) are less than 5% of the District’s 2012-2013 fiscal expenditures.
16.4 17.4 Should a teacher be unable to report to work due to inclement weather, the day of absence shall be charged to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michigan, the following will apply:
1. The days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end of the school year.
2. The days shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendar.
3. By mutual agreement, the parties may schedule these additional days in a manner other than described above in 1 and 2.
4. It is clearly understood that no additional salary will be received for working the necessary day or days as required.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the week immediately following the week in which days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. 16.1 Both parties recognize A. When a teacher is absent for school related activities approved by the desirability of continuous and uninterrupted operation principal for a portion of the instructional program day where a substitute cannot be obtained, teachers will be requested to act as substitutes during the normal school year and the avoidance of disputes which threaten to interfere with such operationtheir planning period. No teacher or the Association shall refuse will be required to carry out normal work assignments during the period of this Agreementso teach unless:
1. All reasonable efforts have been used to obtain a substitute.
16.2 2. There are no volunteers to cover the assignment.
3. There is no administrator assigned to the subject building who is available to cover the assignment. An administrator is unavailable if they have no discretionary time within which to cover the assignment. Secondary (6-12) teachers who are required to fill in for such absences shall only be required to fill in on a rotating basis, a maximum of two (2) times per year. The Board and the W-WEA agree that they Association building representatives will be notified when this situation occurs.
B. Teachers will not knowinglybe required to report for duty when inclement weather prohibits opening school for the students, during nor shall they suffer any loss of wages, benefits, or leave time, sick days or personal days. A telephone relay system shall be established so teachers shall have adequate notice of such cancellations. The Superintendent shall make the period decision to close or alter school operations because of this Agreement, directly or indirectly engage or assist in any unfair labor practices as defined by the Public Employment Relations Act.
16.3 Nothing in this Article shall require the Board to keep schools open in the event of severe inclement weather. The decision shall be made as near to one hour prior to the earliest reporting time possible (6:00 a.m. on the present schedule). When schools are closed because of severe inclement weatherto students due to the above conditions and all students have cleared the building, teachers shall not be excused from required to remain on duty.
16.4 Should 1. First notification to Michigan State Police who in turn notify radio stations.
2. Second notification shall be to all principals.
3. Third notification shall be given by principals to St. Clair County Education Association representatives.
4. Fourth notification shall be given by S.C.C.E.A. representatives to the teachers. At the beginning of the school year, a teacher meeting shall be unable called by the principals to report set up the telephone relay system with the S.C.C.E.A. building representative.
C. The Association agrees that the district shall be permitted to work reschedule student attendance days when schools are closed due to inclement weather, weather or other Acts of God ("Snow Days") in order to meet the day 1,098 hour requirement found in Section 101 (3) of absence the school aid act. The decision whether to cancel a workday for said reasons shall be charged at the discretion of the district. If the district elects to the teacher's sick leave or personal business day bank. The teacher shall decide from which bank the day will be charged.
16.5 In the event that additional school days must be scheduled due to the loss of days as prescribed by the State of Michiganreschedule snow days, the following will provisions shall apply:
1. The Teachers shall suffer no loss of pay, benefits, sick days shall be scheduled beginning with the first day following the end or personal days, or leave time when school is closed due to building closings, weather, or other Acts of the school yearGod.
2. The days If school is canceled for the entire day before teachers have reported for work, hours may be rescheduled and teachers shall be scheduled so that calendar events (exams, half days, etc.) are shifted to maintain the end of the year calendarreceive no additional compensation for rescheduled student attendance hours.
3. By mutual agreementIf school is canceled after the normal starting time of teachers, and those hours cannot be counted as part of the parties may schedule these 1,098 student hours, teachers will be paid additional days in a manner prorated salary based on their regular rate of pay for all hours worked. The hours will be rescheduled and the rescheduled hours shall be considered part of the 1,098 hour requirement with no other than described above in 1 and 2additional pay.
4. It If school is clearly understood that canceled after the normal starting time of teachers and hours can be counted as part of the 1,098 student hours, there shall be no additional salary compensation and the day will not be received for working the necessary day or days as requiredrescheduled.
5. Prior administrative approval is required for Rescheduled student attendance days shall be held on the use of personal business days when make-up days are designated.
6. A statement from a doctor may be required to verify illness taken during a make- up day or days.
7. Employees scheduled to work additional days, i.e., counselors, co-op coordinators, psychologists, etc., will work the last week day(s) immediately following the week in which last day of pupil instruction. However, if the law is changed such that the district is not required to make up some or all hours of student instruction, the provisions of Paragraph C shall not apply. The provisions of paragraph B will apply, and these days are made up. By mutual agreement, there may be a variation to this schedule.
16.6 The Association will not strike and the District will not lock out in violation of the Public Employment Relations Act.be rescheduled under Paragraph C.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement