Section 1--Consultation.
The District acknowledges the right of the Association to consult at
the District level on the definition of educational objectives, the determination
of the content of courses and curriculum, and the selection of textbooks to
the extent such matters are within the discretion of the District under the
law.
Section 2--Notice.
If, during the term of this Agreement, the District intends to change written
Board policies and those administrative rules, regulations, and procedures subject
to consultation, the District will first notify the Association and, upon request,
consult with the Association representatives concerning proposed changes.
Section 3--Procedures.
The Association may send a representative to attend all District committees
charged with the responsibility to develop proposed Board policies in matters
subject to consultation. Committees formed with the District administrative
staff and/or site administrators shall be exceptions to right of Association
representation provided for in this Section.
Section 4--Violations of Procedure.
A. This consult procedure shall be the sole and exclusive process for communication
on proposed Board policy, subject to consultation. Failure on the part of the
exclusive representative to avail itself of this process, once notice has been
given, shall preclude comment by representatives of the employee organization
on any such proposed Board policy. The Association reserves the right to respond
to any proposed Board policy offered for consultation that has changed since
presentation to the Association for consultation.
B. If the District does not follow the consult process, the Association may file an objection with the Employee Relations Office.
Section 5--Release Time.
The District will provide release time and substitutes, if required, for Association
representatives as set forth in Section 4(A) of this Article. Association representatives'
release time shall be on the same basis as other unit members participating
on the committee. Release time shall be limited to one representative per committee.
If the Association appoints a committee member or an Association nominee is
appointed, that person shall be the Association representative for purposes
of this Section.
Section 6--Desegregation and Integration.
A free exchange of information between the District and the Association is desirable
for an effective Desegregation and Integration Program. The District and the
Association will use the "Consult Process" set forth in this Article
VII of this Agreement to resolve problems and issues that develop as the Desegregation
and Integration Program is implemented.