Common use of RECOGNITION and BARGAINING PROCESS Clause in Contracts

RECOGNITION and BARGAINING PROCESS. A. Recognition ECTA is hereby recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for the certificated (licensed) instructional staff. The certificated (licensed) instructional staff, as used herein, shall be defined as classroom teachers, librarians, special teachers (art music, physical education, etc.), guidance counselors, speech therapists, and certified nurses who at the minimum provide half time service to the Board. The Superintendent, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals and all others who are hired pursuant to Section 3319.02 of the Ohio Revised Code are not included in the bargaining unit described above. B. Bargaining Process 1. Negotiations for a successor contract shall begin with a Notice to Negotiate filed with the other party to this agreement and with the State Employment Relations Board no less than ninety (90) days just prior to the expiration date of the Agreement and this bargaining period shall continue until the expiration date of this Agreement or until Agreement is reached, whichever comes sooner. The parties will meet at mutually agreed upon times. Parties agree not to meet during the school day unless mutually agreed otherwise. Neither party shall be permitted to bring up any additional issues or proposals following the initial exchange of issues/proposals, except by mutual agreement of both parties. 2. When either party determines that bargaining impasse exists, that party may call upon the mediation services of FMCS to assist in resolving the impasse. 3. Provided at least ninety (90) days have passed since the Notice to negotiate was delivered, provided this Agreement has expired, provided no successor agreement has been ratified, and provided FMCS mediation has been utilized, the Association may serve notice and carry out a strike in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4117. 4. Agreement shall be considered reached only upon proper ratification by both the Board and the Association of the terms and conditions negotiated. The ECTA shall submit any tentative agreement to its membership for a vote within thirty

RECOGNITION and BARGAINING PROCESS. ‌ A. Recognition ECTA is hereby recognized as the sole and exclusive representative for the certificated (licensed) instructional staff. The certificated (licensed) instructional staff, as used herein, shall be defined as classroom teachers, librarians, special teachers (art music, physical education, etc.), guidance counselors, speech therapists, and certified nurses who at the minimum provide half time service to the Board. The Superintendent, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals and all others who are hired pursuant to Section 3319.02 of the Ohio Revised Code are not included in the bargaining unit described above. B. Bargaining Process 1. Negotiations for a successor contract shall begin with a Notice to Negotiate filed with the other party to this agreement and with the State Employment Relations Board no less than ninety (90) days just prior to the expiration date of the Agreement and this bargaining period shall continue until the expiration date of this Agreement or until Agreement is reached, whichever comes sooner. The parties will meet at mutually agreed upon times. Parties agree not to meet during the school day unless mutually agreed otherwise. Neither party shall be permitted to bring up any additional issues or proposals following the initial exchange of issues/proposals, except by mutual agreement of both parties. 2. When either party determines that bargaining impasse exists, that party may call upon the mediation services of FMCS to assist in resolving the impasse. 3. Provided at least ninety (90) days have passed since the Notice to negotiate was delivered, provided this Agreement has expired, provided no successor agreement has been ratified, and provided FMCS mediation has been utilized, the Association may serve notice and carry out a strike in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4117. 4. Agreement shall be considered reached only upon proper ratification by both the Board and the Association of the terms and conditions negotiated. The ECTA shall submit any tentative agreement to its membership for a vote within thirty