Common use of Welfare and Safety Clause in Contracts

Welfare and Safety. If a unit member observes an unsafe condition or is asked to perform a task which endangers his/her health or safety, he/she may report the condition or task in writing to the building principal or immediate supervisor as the first step in this process. This is limited to environmental issues, working conditions, required tasks, and does not pertain to students as the unsafe condition. If there is no written response, or the response is not satisfactory to the unit member, such condition or task after ten business days may be brought to the attention of the District Assistant Superintendent in writing by the unit member as the second step in this process. If again there is no written response, or the response is not satisfactory, the unit member, after five calendar days has the right to bring the matter to the attention of the District Superintendent as the third step in this process. The final step if there is no written response, or the response is not satisfactory, after five business days the unit member has the right to bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Trustees. (Include Board Policy #4157, 4257, 4357) Classroom Safety Expectations include: A. List of Items for Classroom Welfare and Safety should include: 1. Fire Extinguisher 2. Fire Alarm 3. Window Shades for windows whose bottom is below 7 feet 4. A seat for each room attendee (desk, chair, stool, workspace) 5. First Aide Kit (stocked and replenished yearly) 6. Okay/Help Signs 7. Columbine Lock or ability to lock door from inside 8. (Lock-Down) case of bottled water for classrooms without a sink 9. Single Subject Science Classroom: Eyewash Station Each year this List of Items will be reviewed during KEA Negotiations and updated to meet current policy, rules, regulations, as needed.