New Members No person may be admitted as a member of the Company without the approval of the Member.
SKILLED TRADES The Provisions of the General Agreement shall apply to employees in the skilled trades except as altered by the of this article. The term ‘Skilled Trades’ as used in this article shall mean any person: Who presently holds a journeyman’s classification in a skilled trades classification. Who has served a bona fide apprenticeship of four (4) years hours and holds certificate which substantiates his claim of service. The Union may elect or otherwise select, and the Company shall recognize a Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as per Article The Company further agrees the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to Skilled Trades. The following will confirm the Company policy regarding the performance of maintenance or trades work with our own employees and equipment. It is the intent to make every effort to keep the existing Skilled Trades work within the company. It is recognized that at times, for varying reasons, it is not considered practical or advisable for certain work to be performed by our company. The company must therefore, reserve the right to decide how and by whom such work is to be performed, except as altered by the terms of this article. If the company has the necessary facilities and equipment and can perform the work required with our own work force in a manner that is competitive in terms of cost, quality, within projected limits and the priorities placed on other work, then such work will be kept within the company. If the company finds necessary to contract out existing Skilled Trades work, such contracting to be done after fully utilizing all of the trades concerned as per Article Inthe event of a layoff in the Skilled Trades, if work normally and historically performed in house by this trade had been contracted out or has been scheduled to be contracted out, the company will review such work with the Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the intent of returning the work to the plant. This does not include warranty work. Except In the following circumstances identified below no work will be performed by employees non-scheduled positions, when such work comes within the jurisdiction of the bargaining unit. Road test; Perform minor adjustments; Example: mirror adjustments, seat adjustments, replacement of bulbs, etc.; Computer diagnostic assist; as per Letter of Understanding; Lend a helping hand to a mechanic. The Company shall assist employees who are required by the Company to attend training programs at approved Institutions off the premises and outside their normal working hours. The employee shall be reimbursed for tuition, texts as prescribed by the course and transportation when he has completed and passedthe training program. Reduction and Recall When reducing work, the junior employee in the affected classification shall be laid off first and additional employees, if required, shall be laid off in reverse seniority. When reducing forces, the junior in the affected classification shall be at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date. The displaced employee may exercise his seniority in another classificationother than his own and thereby displace that junior employee, provided he has sufficient qualifications, skill and ability to perform the work. Failing this, he is to be laid off. To be eligible for recall, a laid off employee must keep the Company informed of his current address and telephone number.
COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 161.0085(c), Contractor certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from the Contractor’s business. Contractor acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Contractor ineligible for a state-funded contract.
Mentor Teacher A. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993)). The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion. B. Mentor Teachers shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas. 2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible. 3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment. 5. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possible. 6. The Mentee shall be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time. 7. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three (3) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years. 8. Mentor Teachers may have up to two (2) Mentees if mutually desired by the Mentor Teacher and building principal. C. Because the purpose of the mentor/mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential. D. Upon approval of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar year. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time. E. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 and Article XII of this Agreement.
Mentor Teachers A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations. B. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned one or more Mentor Teacher(s) by the Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a collegial fashion. C. A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following: 1. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary. 2. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) academic year subject to review. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years. 3. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause to dissolve the relationship, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action. D. Upon request, the Administration may provide release time so the Mentor may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day. E. Mentees who are new to the profession shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. F. Performance responsibilities of a Mentor Teacher may include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with Mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help Mentee feel welcome; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; help Mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the Mentor, Mentee and Principal; provide opportunities for Mentee to observe the Mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with Mentee; observe Mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist Mentee with goal setting.