Direction Requests Clause Samples

Direction Requests. Requests to open negotiations shall be in writing and either sent by certified mail or delivered in person to the receiving party. Board requests shall be directed to the President of the Union, and Union requests shall be directed to the Superintendent. A copy of said request shall be filed with the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) by the initiating party. The initial request calling for negotiations shall be made by either party sixty to ninety (60 - 90) days prior to the expiration of the current agreement. The first negotiations session shall be arranged by mutual agreement. Such meetings shall not be conducted during the regular school day unless an emergency occurs. Both parties must agree to declare such an emergency.