Communication Vehicles Sample Clauses

Communication Vehicles. 3.7.1 The members of the Association and the Superintendent shall meet annually at a time and a location to be mutually determined by the group. The purpose of these meetings shall be to promote open communication and to discuss areas of concern. The Association President or designee shall be responsible for preparing minutes of the meetings. After the concurrence of the Superintendent, the minutes shall be distributed to Employees, Administrators, and the Board. 3.7.2 The Association President will work with the Superintendent to offer an open employee forum in a round table, informal setting with the Board, the Administration and possibly other District groups for the purpose of discussing District progress, the Strategic Plan, and communication between the parties. 3.7.3 The Association and the Board understand and acknowledge that the meetings established in this Section of the Agreement are intended to promote and enhance communication between the parties. Any discussions, deliberations, understandings, or agreements arrived at during the meetings, except those items contained in this Agreement, are not subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures of Article VII of this Agreement.

Communication Vehicles. 3.8.1 The Association and the Board understand and acknowledge that the meetings established in this Section of the Agreement are intended to promote and enhance communication between the parties. Any discussions, deliberations, understandings, or agreements arrived at during the meetings, except those items contained in this Agreement, are not subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures of Article VII of this Agreement. 3.8.2 To promote collaborative communication and resolution of concerns that affect Teachers at the building level, designated representatives of the Association and the building principal shall meet monthly to ensure ongoing communication. The Association and the Board understand and acknowledge that prompt discussion of areas of concern to Teachers should occur at this level of the District organization prior to their review at the Superintendent or Board level. 3.8.3 The members of the WEA Executive Board or appointed alternates and the Superintendent and Administrative Team shall meet each month at a time and a location to be mutually determined by the group. The purpose of this group shall be to promote open communication and to discuss areas of concern. The Association President or designee shall be responsible for preparing minutes of the monthly meetings. After the concurrence of the Superintendent, the minutes shall be distributed to teachers, administrators, and the Board. 3.8.4 In addition to regular monthly WEA/Administration meetings, the Association President and the Superintendent shall meet monthly to promote open communication and to discuss areas of concern. If needed, areas of discussion will be given to Administration and building representatives for further discussion. 3.8.5 A yearly forum will be held for the WEA members, along with the Administration and the Board, to discuss progress from the year and the status of the District as it relates to the Board Goals.