Common use of Testing and Training Clause in Contracts

Testing and Training. 3.15.1 There will be required testing for all Association salary levels. Each test will have a Part 1 and a Part 2. Part 1 may cover word processing, mathematical calculations, alphabetizing, proofreading, and written correspondence (content, fluency, spelling, grammar, and punctuation), etc. Part 2 is a technology test which, at various levels, may include email, folders, preferences, Word, mail merge, cut and paste, Excel, spreadsheets, charts, etc. Both speed of completion and accuracy will be elements of the testing process. Additional testing may be required that is relevant to the position requirements. 3.15.2 All Association members must pass, or have previously passed, the technology test at the applicable level in order to be eligible to be interviewed for a new or vacant position. Testing opportunities for the technology tests will be provided two (2) times per year to allow current Association members to bank results for future use. Technology test results will be valid for three (3) years from the date of testing. Association members will also be provided with the opportunity to take the technology test when a position is posted for which they have applied. 3.15.3 Classes will be offered to Association members who want to review or improve their skills. These classes are voluntary during non-work hours with no additional pay for attendance. 3.15.4 New hires to the district or Association members moving from one job to another in a different classification or job skill, will be given extra support and training. This may be in the form of a mentor, additional hours or training as determined in consultation with their evaluator.

Testing and Training. 3.15.1 There will be required testing for all Association salary levels. Each test will have a Part 1 and a Part 2. Part 1 may cover word processing, mathematical calculations, alphabetizing, proofreading, and written correspondence (content, fluency, spelling, grammar, and punctuation), etc. Part 2 is a technology test which, at various levels, may include email, folders, preferences, Word, mail merge, cut and paste, Excel, spreadsheets, charts, etc. Both speed of completion and accuracy will be elements of the testing process. Additional testing may be required that is relevant to the position requirements. 3.15.2 All Association members must pass, or have previously passed, the technology test at the applicable level in order to be eligible to be interviewed for a new or vacant position. Testing opportunities for the technology tests will be provided two (2) times per year to allow current Association members to bank results for future use. Technology test results will be valid for three (3) years from the date of testing. Association members will also be provided with the opportunity to take the technology test when a position is posted for which they have applied. 3.15.3 Classes will be offered offered to Association members who want to review or improve their skills. These classes are voluntary during non-work hours with no additional pay for attendance. 3.15.4 New hires to the district or Association members moving from one job to another in a different different classification or job skill, will be given extra support and training. This may be in the form of a mentor, additional hours or training as determined in consultation with their evaluator.