Common use of Functions of the Committee Clause in Contracts

Functions of the Committee. The Committee shall concern itself with the following general matters: a) Identifying issues and concerns, as well as considering solutions so as to strengthen current relations that exist between the Board and the Teachers. b) Improving and extending services to the Board and to the public. c) Reviewing suggestions from the Teachers and the Board, questions of working conditions and service (but not grievances). d) Correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstandings. e) The committee shall receive a report on system wide staffing, including an overview of enrolment, teacher allocation and class size. f) Both parties acknowledge the necessity for sick leave provisions out of genuine concern for the welfare of Teachers. The committee shall jointly study the issue of teacher absenteeism and explore proactive strategies to reduce sick leave usage. g) Reviewing and engaging in consultations pertaining to implementation strategies of Ministry/Board initiatives. h) Reviewing and revising, annually, the Board’s document re: Best Practices in Assignment and Scheduling, for distribution by March 1st to Principals and the Association.

Functions of the Committee. The Committee shall concern itself with the following general matters: a) Identifying issues and concerns, as well as considering solutions so as to strengthen current relations that exist between the Board and the Teachers. b) Improving and extending services to the Board and to the public. c) Reviewing suggestions from the Teachers and the Board, questions of working conditions and service (but not grievances). d) Correcting conditions causing grievances and misunderstandings. e) The committee shall receive a report on system wide staffing, including an overview of enrolment, teacher allocation and class size. f) Both parties acknowledge the necessity for sick leave provisions out of genuine concern for the welfare of Teachers. The committee shall jointly study the issue of teacher absenteeism and explore proactive strategies to reduce sick leave usage. g) Reviewing and engaging in consultations pertaining to implementation strategies of Ministry/Board initiatives. h) Reviewing and revising, annually, the Board’s document re: Best Practices in Assignment and Scheduling, for distribution by March May 1st to Principals and the Association.