Continued Meetings Clause Samples
Continued Meetings. The State and affected Agency, as appropriate, and Union will meet on a quarterly basis or sooner, if necessary, to discuss matters of mutual concern between the parties. These subject matters may include, but are not limited to, Provider and Child Safety, CACFP, Market Price Study and Monitoring and Emergencies. These meetings will not be utilized for contract negotiations between the parties or as any formal step meeting outlined in Article 8 – Grievance Process. These meetings shall be held at a time that is convenient for both parties to attend. Should the Union and State agree no meeting is necessary, it shall be cancelled.
Continued Meetings. The State and affected Agency, as appropriate, and Union will meet on a quarterly basis. These meetings shall be held at a time that is convenient for providers to attend. Should the Union and State agree no meeting is necessary, it may be cancelled.
Continued Meetings. The State and affected Agency, as appropriate, and Union will meet on a quarterly basis or sooner, if necessary, to discuss matters of mutual concern between the parties. These subject matters may include, but are not limited to, Provider and Child Safety, CACFP, Market Price Study and Monitoring and Emergencies. These meetings will not be utilized for contract negotiations between the parties or as any formal step meeting outlined in Article 8 – Grievance Process. These meetings shall be held at a time that is convenient for both parties to attend. Should the Union and State agree no meeting is necessary, it shall be cancelled. ARTICLE 4 - EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Section 1. Union and Agencies both recognize the importance of education and training in relation to the continuity and quality of child care. Research documents a relationship between a trained and stable child care workforce and positive child care outcomes. Providers who receive training are better equipped to provide long term quality child care. Providers who have adequate background to be a trainer are encouraged to access the Professional Development System to become recognized trainers.
Section 2. The Union will form a training committee to work on training issues. Recommendations approved by Union’s Executive Board shall be presented to designated staff of the Early Learning Division (ELD) for response and/or action. Agencies will pay for up to two (2) Union represented providers to participate as members of Early Learning Council (ELC) committees (substitute care and mileage). The Providers who attend shall be chosen by the Union. The State Agencies shall provide reasonable notice to the Union of scheduled EDC committee meetings. After attending a ELC committee meetings, providers will submit a paid invoice for the substitute care with a ELD reimbursement form. ELD will pay the provider within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the required paperwork. Substitute care cost shall be actual cost, not to exceed sixty dollars ($60) for one half day or one hundred and twenty dollars ($120) for a full day, and up to five (5) hours transportation time. Mileage allowance shall not exceed the State approved mileage reimbursement rate.
Section 3. Upon Union request, Agencies shall provide representatives when available to attend Union committee meetings to hear concerns.
Section 4. If provided by the Union, copies of Union materials shall be included with the materials handed out or provided el...