Common use of RECOGNITION AND RIGHTS Clause in Contracts

RECOGNITION AND RIGHTS. A. Board Recognition and Rights The Association recognizes that the Board has the responsibility and authority to manage and direct, on behalf of the public, all operations and activities of the school corporation, both to the fullest extent authorized by law and in any manner or decision it shall deem appropriate limited only by that which is inconsistent with law or violative of the provisions of this Agreement. B. Association Recognition and Rights 1. The Board recognizes the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for all certificated employees of the Board for the duration of the Agreement, except the superintendent, principals, assistant principals, director of high school guidance, and activities director. 2. Paid Association Leave-The Board shall release the Association president and/or his/her designees for up to five (5) days per school year and an additional five (5) per school year for lobbying activities. The release time will be taken in full or one-half (1/2) day increments. Such release time to conduct Association business or lobbying activities shall be taken at the Association's discretion, provided that the superintendent's office is notified two (2) days in advance, except in case of emergency. The Association agrees to reimburse the corporation at the end of the school year at the current rate of substitute pay. In addition, when the president and/or his/her designees engage in Association activities, the representatives shall be given such time without loss of pay. The superintendent may grant additional Association and lobbying days under special circumstances.

RECOGNITION AND RIGHTS. A. Board Recognition and Rights The Association recognizes that the Board has the responsibility and authority to manage and direct, on behalf of the public, all operations and activities of the school corporation, both to the fullest extent authorized by law and in any manner or decision it shall deem appropriate limited only by that which is inconsistent with law or violative of the provisions of this Agreement. B. Association Recognition and Rights 1. The Board recognizes the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for all certificated employees of the Board for the duration of the Agreement, except the superintendent, principals, assistant principals, director of high school guidance, and activities director. 2. Paid Association Leave-The Board shall release the Association president and/or his/her designees for up to five (5) days per school year and an additional five (5) per school year for lobbying activities. The release time will be taken in full or one-one- half (1/2) day increments. Such release time to conduct Association business or lobbying activities shall be taken at the Association's discretion, provided that the superintendent's office is notified two (2) days in advance, except in case of emergency. The Association agrees to reimburse the corporation at the end of the school year at the current rate of substitute pay. In addition, when the president and/or his/her designees engage in Association activities, the representatives shall be given such time without loss of pay. The superintendent may grant additional Association and lobbying days under special circumstances.