Common use of GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16 Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 16 Section B. Purpose 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF 24 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 ARTICLE 25 - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 40

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 7.01. Definition 16 Section B. Purpose 7.02. Informal Process 16 Section C. Procedure 7.03. Authority to File a Grievance 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 7.04. Time Limits 17 Section 7.05. Formal Grievance Procedure 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 7.06. Mediation 19 Section H. 7.07. Arbitration 19 Section 7.08. Limitations on Authority of Arbitrator 20 Section 7.09. Information 20 Section 7.10. Filing of Materials 21 Section 7.11. Miscellaneous 19 21 ARTICLE 8 ACADEMIC FREEDOM 22 ARTICLE 9 NTT FACULTY CONTRACTS AND APPOINTMENTS 23 Section 9.01. Appointment Term 23 Section 9.02. Initial and Non-continuing (Term) Appointments to NTT Faculty 23 Section 9.03. Conversion to Continuing Appointment of NTT Faculty 24 Section 9.04. Non-reappointment of Continuing NTT Faculty 27 Section 9.05. Arbitration 27 Section 9.06. Third year Review 28 ARTICLE 10 DISCIPLINE 29 Section 10.01. Supersedence 29 Section 10.02. Just Cause 29 Section 10.03. Progressive Discipline 29 Section 10.04. Types of Discipline 29 Section 10.05. Notice 29 Section 10.06. Right of Representation 29 Section 10.07. Procedures for Disciplinary Action other than Suspension or Dismissal 30 Section 10.08. Procedures for Suspension or Dismissal of NTT Faculty 30 Section 10.09. Administrative Leave Pending Discipline 31 Section 10.10 Appeal of Disciplinary Action 31 Section 10.11 Timelines 31 ARTICLE 11 FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 32 Section 11.01. Annual Performance Review 32 Section 11.02. Evaluation Procedures for NTT Faculty 32 Section 11.03. Participation Rights 33 Section 11.04. Faculty Responsibilities 33 Section 11.05 Workspace 35 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABORLEAVES/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY 20 ABSENCES 36 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF 24 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 ARTICLE 25 - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. 12.01. Sick Leave 29 36 Section B. Personal 12.02. Vacation 37 Section 12.03. Military Leave 30 38 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended 12.04. Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family and Medical Leave Act 32 38 Section L. Union 12.05. Employment Elsewhere 38 Section 12.06. Bereavement Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 38 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 12.07. Jury Duty 39 Section A. Wages 12.08. Leaves without Pay 39 Section B. Longevity 12.09. Personal Leave 39 Section 12.10 Absence with Pay for Professional Activities 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 13 WORKLOAD AND DUTY ASSIGNMENTS 40 Section C. Full Coordination 13.02. Equivalent Effort 40 Section 13.03. Notification of Benefits 40Workload Assignment 40 Section 13.04 40 Section 13.05. Head Start and SRECP Workload 41 Section 13.06. Grievance Level By-Pass 41 ARTICLE 14 REDUCTIONS IN FORCE 42 Section 14.01. Course Offerings 42 Section 14.02. Definitions 42 Section 14.03. Layoff of NTT Faculty Members 42 Section 14.04. Notice of Reduction in Force 43 Section 14.05. Order of Layoffs 43 Section 14.06. Effect of Layoff on Continuing Status 44 Section 14.07. Seniority 44 Section 14.08. Recall Rights 44 Section 14.09. Other Positions 45 ARTICLE 15 OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS 46 Section 15.01. Access to Personnel Records 46 Section 15.02. Travel Expenses 46 ARTICLE 16 SALARY 47 Section 16.01. Salary Increase for Fiscal Year 2015 47 Section 16.02. Salary Increase for Fiscal Year 2016 47 Section 16.03. Salary Increase for Fiscal Year 2017 47 Section 16 04. Head Start, Southern Regions Early Childhood Program, and Motorcycle Rider Program47 Section 16.05. Salary Increase for Fiscal Year 2018 47 Section 16.06. Salary Increase for Fiscal Year 2019 47 Section 16.07. Wage Reopener 48 Section 16.08. Salary Minimums 48 Section 16.09. Salary Levels 48 Section 16.10. Summer Appointments 48 Section 16.11. Continuing Appointment 50 Section 16.12. Twelve Month Payment Option 50 Section 16.13. Merit 51 Section 16.14. Overload 51 Section 16.15. Equity Adjustment 51 Section 16.16 Search Waiver Hires 51 Section 16.17. Salary Counteroffers 51 ARTICLE 17 PROMOTIONS 53 Section 17.1. Promotional Opportunity for NTT Faculty 53 Section 17.2. Creation of Standards for Promotion 53 Section 17.3. Timeline for Promotion 54 Section 17.4. Promotion Review Process 54 Section 17.5. Considerations related to Negative Promotion Determinations by Xxxxxxx 55 Section 17.6 Dossier 55 Section 17.7. Grievance and Arbitration 56 Section 17.8. Salary Increase 56 Section 17.9. System Review 56 Section 17.10. School of Law 57 Section 17.11. Head Start 57 ARTICLE 18 NO STRIKES AND NO LOCKOUTS 58 ARTICLE 19 STATUS OF THE AGREEMENT 59 ARTICLE 20 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 60 Section 20.01. Entire Agreement 60 Section 20.02. Non-Waiver 60 ARTICLE 21 SAVINGS 61 ARTICLE 22 62 TERM OF AGREEMENT 62 SIDE LETTER FOR HEAD START, SOUTHERN REGION EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM AND MOROTCYCLE RIDER PROGRAM 63

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 1 – Definition 16 Section B. Purpose 2 – Grievance Process 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. 3 – Time Limits 17 Section 4 – General Provision 17 ARTICLE IX – DISCIPLINARY ACTION 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 1 – Disciplinary Notice 19 Section 2 – Disciplinary Appearance 19 Section 3 – Disciplinary Procedure 19 ARTICLE X – VACANCIES AND ASSIGNMENTS 20 Section 1 – Posting of Vacancies 20 Section 2 – Application Process 20 Section 3 – Reassignment 20 Section 4 – Acting in a Higher Classification 21 Section 5 – No Discrimination 21 Section 6 – Internal Promotions 21 Section 7 – Notice of Assignment 22 Section 8 – Paraprofessional Serving as a Substitute Teacher 22 Section 9 – Paraprofessional Serving as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher 23 Section 10 – Nurse’s Substitute Rate 23 Section 11 – Supporting Students at Evening Activities 23 ARTICLE XI – LEAVES 24 Section 1 – Sick Leave 24 Section 2 – Personal Leave 24 Section 3 – Bereavement Leave 25 Section 4 – Jury Duty 25 Section 5 – Inclement Weather Leave 25 Section 6 – Leave of Absence 26 Section 7 – Family/Medical Leave 26 Section 8 - Sick Leave Bank 27 ARTICLE XII – HOLIDAYS 29 Section 1 – Designation of Holidays 29 Section 2 – Non-Attendance Paid Days 29 Section 3 – Holidays Falling on Weekends 29 Section 4 – Holiday Pay 29 Section 5 – Holidays Falling on Student Attendance Days 29 ARTICLE XIII – VACATIONS 31 Section 1 – Amount of Vacation 31 Section 2 – Vacation Scheduling 31 Section 3 – Vacation Pay Upon Termination 32 ARTICLE XIV – WORK DAY/WORK WEEK 33 Section 1 – Normal Hours of Work 33 Section 2 – Paraprofessionals Performing Extra Duties 34 Section 3 – Custodian & Maintenance Summer, Thanksgiving. Winter and Spring Break Workday 34 Section 4 – Lunch Periods 35 Section 5 – Lunch Supervision 35 Section 6 – Shortened Day 36 Section 7 – Parent Teacher Conferences 36 ARTICLE XV – OVERTIME AND FLEX TIME 37 Section 1 – Overtime Hours 37 Section 2 – Overtime Rate 37 Section 3 – Flex Time 37 Section 4 – Weekends 38 Section 5 – Minimum Hours 38 Section 6 – Custodian Overtime Rotation 38 Section 7 – Technology Overtime Rotation 38 ARTICLE XVI – NO STRIKE AND NO LOCKOUT 39 Section 1 – No Strike 39 Section 2 – No Lock Out 39 ARTICLE XVII – SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS 40 Section 1 – Compensation 40 Section 2 – Longevity Allowance 41 Section 3 – In-Service Training 41 Section 4 – Physical Exams, Licenses, and Certifications 41 Section 5 – Travel Reimbursement 42 Section 6 – Uniform Allowance 42 Section 7 – Election Pay 43 Section 8 – Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan 43 Section 9 – Attendance Incentives 44 Section 10 – Hospitalization, Major Medical & Dental & Life Insurance 45 Section 11 – Committee Work 47 Section 12 – HARASSMENT 19 Head Cook Stipend 47 Section 13– Nurse Department Meetings 47 Section 14– Tuition Reimbursement 47 Section 15– New Employee Recruitment Incentive 48 ARTICLE 13 XVIII – LABORRETIREMENT 49 Section 1 – IMRF ERI Program 49 Section 2 – Retirement Benefits 49 ARTICLE XIX – SEVERABILITY 56 ARTICLE XX – DURATION 57 APPENDIX A – EDUCATIONAL CREDITS 00 XXXXXXXX X – MINIMUM HOURLY RATES 59 APPENDIX C – TECHNOLOGY STIPENDS 60 APPENDIX D – STIPENDS/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 EXTRA DUTIES 00 XXXXXXXX X – HEALTH AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY MEMORANDUM OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF 24 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 ARTICLE 25 - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 UNDERSTANDING FLEXIBLE BENEFIT ELECTION 63 APPENDIX F – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 CHART 64 APPENDIX G – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – REGARDING OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 PROCEDURES FOR MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES 65 APPENDIX H – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 (SUMMARY) ART. XVIII, SEC. 2 66 APPENDIX I – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 40LETTER OF AGREEMENT CREATION OF A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) TASK FORCE 67

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 3.1 Definition 16 Section B. Purpose 3.2 Statement of Basic Principles 16 Section C. 3.3 Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 17 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY IV - Teaching Conditions and Professional Policies 20 Section A. General 4.1 Pupil Evaluations 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 4.2 Health Services 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 4.3 Contingency Fund for Classroom Expenses 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 4.4 Classroom Interruptions 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 4.5 Discipline of Students 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 4.6 Class Size 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. Probationary Employees 4.7 Athletic Meetings 22 Section C. Part4.8 Transfer-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST Assignment Policies 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 4.9A Elementary Team Leaders 23 Section D. Adjustments to 4.9B Junior High Department Leaders 23 Section 4.10 Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF 4.11 Curriculum Committees 24 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 4.12 Honorable Dismissal – Reduction in Force 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL V - Leave Policies 25 Section A. Recall List 5.1 Special Leave Policy 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 5.2A Sick Leave 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 5.2B Sick Leave Reimbursement 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 5.3 Personal Leave 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 ARTICLE 25 - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 5.4 Jury Duty Leave 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 5.5 Professional Improvement Leave 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick 5.6 Child Care Leave 29 Section B. Personal 5.7 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) 30 Section 5.8 Use of Sick Leave During Workers Compensation Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE VI - Compensation 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 6.1 Salary Compensation 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 6.2 Extracurricular Activity Compensation 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 6.3 Reimbursed Tuition 35 Section A. Attendance 6.4 Extra Duty 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 6.5 Teacher Substitutes 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 6.6 Insurance 37 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 6.7 Insurance for Retirement 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 406.8 Retirement 41 Section 6.9 Severability 45 Section 6.9.A Health Recognition 45 Section 6.9.B Service Recognition 46 Section 6.10.A Extended School Programs 46 Section 6.10.B Stipends 46 Section 6.11 Mileage Reimbursement 46 Section 6.12 Pay Periods 47 Section 6.13 Payroll Deductions 47 Section 6.14 Maximum Compensation Increase Limitation 47 ARTICLE VII - Agreement 48 Section 7.1 No Strike Provision 48 Section 7.2 Management Rights 48 Section 7.3 Severability 49 Section 7.4 Effective Date 00 XXXXXXXX X 00 XXXXXXXX X 56 JPS DISTRICT 86/ AFT Local 604 Teachers COLLECITIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2012-2014

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions Grievance 16 Section B. Purpose General Provisions 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator for Resolving Grievances 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits ARTICLE VIII: PERSONNEL FILE ACCESS AND SECURITY 19 Section H. Miscellaneous A. Privacy and Personnel Files 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans IX: RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT X: EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity Discipline 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY Progressive Discipline 21 Section A. Determination 21 C. Reprimand - Privacy 22 Section B. Probationary D. Complaints Against Employees 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST E. Investigations 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination F. Representation 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority G. Hand Delivery 23 Section E. Retirement H. Absent - Mail 23 Section I. Unverifiable/Anonymous 23 Section J. Administrative Leave With Pay 23 Section K. Suspension or Reassignment Pending Investigation of Misconduct 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF XI: PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND CONTRACT STATUS 24 Section A. Determination of Need Probationary Period 24 Section B. Definition Contract Status 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT XII: EVALUATIONS 26 Section A. Work Assignment Purpose 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate Process 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment Performance Improvement Plans 26 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 XIII: HOURS OF WORK 28 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Normal Work Day 28 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Work Calendar Changes 28 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 ARTICLE 25 - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers Flexible Work Schedule 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers Duty Free Lunch 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers Right to Leave 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING Section F. Straight Time Pay 28 Section G. Overtime Pay 28 Section H. Paychecks 29 Section A. Testing Committee I. Mileage, Meals, and Rates Per Diem 29 Section J. Substitute Stipend 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 XIV: VACANCIES, TRANSFERS, AND REDUCTION IN FORCE 30 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Vacancies 30 Section B. Personal Leave Posting of Vacancies 30 Section C. Funeral Leave Transfers 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 Allocation Reduction – Worksite 31 Section E. Conversion to Charter Schools 31 Section F. Reduction in Force – District 32 Section G. Layoffs 32 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID XV: LEAVE 31 33 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 33 Section B. Disability Sick Leave 31 33 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Employees’ Voluntary Sick Leave Bank 34 Section D. Illness-in-the-Line-of-Duty Leave Extensions 31 35 Section E. Consent Leave 31 for Personal Reasons 36 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Maternity Leave 36 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Adoptive Leave 36 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Jury Duty or Court Witness 36 Section I. Bidding While On Personal Leave 32 37 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 38 Section K. Vacation Leave 38 Section L. Union Pallbearer 38 Section M. Charter School Leave 32 38 Section N. Natural Disaster Leave 38 Section O. Military Leave 39 Section P. Temporary Duty Elsewhere 40 Section Q. Association President Leave 40 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE 33 XVI: BENEFITS 40 Section A. Work Year 33 Terminal Pay 40 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Insurance 41 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Major Medical 41 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Additional Benefits 42 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 42 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 XVII: COMPENSATION AND EXPERIENCE CREDIT 43 Section A. Attendance 35 Professional Compensation 43 Section B. Eligibility 35 Step Increases 44 Section C. Unsatisfactory Evaluations 44 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 XVIII: TERMS OF CONTRACT 45 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – Term of the Contract 45 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: COLLABORATIVE BARGAINING 46 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: ESP UNION-MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 47 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: EMPLOYEE TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS 48 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: TEACH GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS 49 APPROVAL OF PARTIES 50 APPENDIX A: GRIEVANCE FORM 51 APPENDIX B: EVALUATION 53 APPENDIX C: PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 54 APPENDIX D: SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 55 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 40I: RECOGNITION CLAUSE‌

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 2. Terms and Requirements 16 Section B. Purpose 16 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 3. Filing and Processing 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 Section F. Release Time 18 Section G. Time Limits 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ASSIGNMENT OF WORK 21 ARTICLE 14 SHOP STEWARDS – HEALTH MEETINGS AND SAFETY 20 Section A. General 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 RELATED MATTERS 21 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 PAY DAY 22 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 21 Section D. Disputes 21 TRAVEL TIME AND OUT-OF-YARD WORK AND MANDATORY TRAINING . 22 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT 21 Section A. Statement of Unit Integrity 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 SICK LEAVE 23 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 LEAVES OF ABSENCE 24 Section A. Determination 21 1. Employment Status 24 Section B. Probationary Employees 22 2. Employee Accountability 24 Section C. Part3. Leave Time Defined and Approved in Advance 24 Section 4. Leave Approval 25 Section 5. Return from Leave: 25 Section 6. No Accrual 25 Section 7. Non-time Employees 22 occupational Medical Condition: 25 Section 8. Occupational Injury/Illness 26 Section 9. Reasonable Accommodation: 26 Section 10. Medical Review 26 Section 11. No Conversion: 26 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 22 Section A. Posting 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 23 Section E. Retirement 23 SAFETY, SANITATION, VENTILATION AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 26 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 UNION REPRESENTATIVES - MEETINGS AND RELATED MATTERS 28 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF 24 Section A. Determination of Need 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 NO LIMITS ON PRODUCTION 29 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 25 Section A. Recall List 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 DIRTY WORK 29 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 26 Section A. Work Assignment 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 ASBESTOS PREMIUM 30 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES 31 ARTICLE 25 PASSES - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 27 Section A. Promotions 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 28 MEALS 31 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 TOOLS 32 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 29 Section A. Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 SAVINGS CLAUSE 33 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 32 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 33 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE PENSION 33 Section A. Work Year 33 Section B. Work Schedule 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays ARTICLE 30 HEALTH, WELFARE, AND DENTAL 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN31 NON-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 DISCRIMINATION 34 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITIES 34 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF AGREEMENT 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination APPENDICES APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................... A-1 Straight Time Hourly Wage Rates APPENDIX B .................................................................................................................... A-3 Letters of Agreement and Memoranda of Understanding APPENDIX C .................................................................................................................... A-4 Health Care Benefits 40Amounts APPENDIX D A-5 Time, Leave and Attendance SIGNATURE PAGE PREAMBLE This Agreement is between the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”), and the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters (Union) for the purpose of setting forth the mutual understanding of the parties as to conditions of employment for those employees for whom the Employer recognizes the Union as the collective bargaining representative. It is agreed by the parties that it is in their best interest to establish employment relations based on mutual respect and cooperation, provide for fair treatment to all employees, promote efficient and cost-effective service recognize the value of employees and the work they perform.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16. Section A. Definitions 7.1, Definition 16 Section B. Purpose 16 7.2, Procedure 17 Section C. Procedure 16 Section D. The Arbitrator 7.3, Arbitration 18 Section E. Rights to Representation 18 7.4, Limitations on Authority of Arbitrator 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section F. Release 7.5, Time 18 Section G. Time Limits Limit for Filing 19 Section H. Miscellaneous 19 ARTICLE 12 – HARASSMENT 19 ARTICLE 13 – LABOR/MANAGEMENT MEETINGS 19 ARTICLE 14 – HEALTH AND SAFETY 7.6, Time Off 20 Section A. General 7.7, Individual Grievances 20 ARTICLE VIII NO‐STRIKE CLAUSE 20 Section B. First Aid Equipment 8.1, No Strike 20 Section C. Safety Evacuation Plans 20 ARTICLE 15 – PERSONNEL POLICIES/WORK RULES 20 ARTICLE 16 – EVALUATIONS 20 Section A. Frequency 20 Section B. Purpose 20 Section C. Considerations 8.2, No Lock Out 21 Section D. Disputes 8.3, Penalty 21 Section 8.4, Judicial Restraint 21 ARTICLE 17 – INTEGRITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT IX IMPASSE RESOLUTION 21 ARTICLE X SENIORITY, LAYOFF AND RECALL 21 Section A. Statement 10.1, Definition of Unit Integrity Seniority 21 Section B. Supervisory Exceptions 21 ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY 21 Section A. Determination 21 Section B. 10.2, Probationary Employees Period 22 Section C. Part-time Employees 22 ARTICLE 19 – SENIORITY LIST 10.3, Seniority List 22 Section A. Posting 10.4, Xxxxxx and Recall 22 Section B. Information 22 Section C. Determination 10.5, Termination of Seniority. 23 ARTICLE XI HOLIDAYS 23 Section D. Adjustments to Seniority 11.1, Holidays 23 Section E. Retirement 23 ARTICLE 20 – LOSS OF SENIORITY 11.2, Personal Day 23 Section A. Loss of Seniority 23 11.3, Holiday Pay 24 ARTICLE 21 – LAY-OFF XII VACATIONS 24 Section A. Determination of Need 12.1, Vacation Accrual 24 Section B. Definition 24 Section C. Notice 24 Section D. Super-seniority 24 Section E. Purpose 24 Section F. Involuntary Transfers 24 Section G. Affect of Vacancies 25 ARTICLE 22 – RECALL 12.2, Vacation Time Earned. 25 Section A. Recall List 12.3, Vacation Time Taken 25 Section B. Recall Rights 25 Section C. Notice 25 Section D. Failure to Return to Work 25 ARTICLE 23 – ASSIGNMENT 12.4, No Pay In Lieu of Vacation 26 Section A. Work Assignment 12.5, Separation in Good Standing 26 Section B. Summer Employment Pay Rate 12.6, Death 26 Section C. Temporary Assignment 26 Section D. Determination of Permanent Vacancy 26 Section E. Summer Employment 26 12.7, Village Emergency 27 ARTICLE 24 – JOB POSTINGS 26 Section A. Posting Notice 26 Section B. Applying for Vacancies XIII SICK TIME 27 Section C. Notification of Decision 13.1, Purpose 27 Section D. Union Notification of Changes 13.2, Probationary Personnel 27 Section E. Union Notification of Step Adjustments 27 ARTICLE 25 - TRANSFER AND PROMOTION… 13.3, Allowance 27 Section A. Promotions 13.4, Time Earned in Accumulation 27 Section B. Voluntary Transfer/Promotion 27 Section C. Lateral Transfers 13.5, Notification 28 Section D. Temporary Transfers 13.6, Medical Examination 28 Section E. Involuntary Transfers 13.7, Abuse of Sick Time 28 ARTICLE 26 – TESTING Section 13.8, Sick Time Utilization 29 Section A. Testing Committee 29 ARTICLE 27 – PAID LEAVE 13.9, Exchange of Unused Sick Time and Sick Time Accumulation 29 Section A. 13.10, Sick Leave 29 Section B. Personal Leave Time and Insurance Compensation 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE XIV LEAVES OF ABSENCE 30 Section C. Funeral Leave 14.1, Discretionary Leaves 30 Section D. Judicial Obligations 30 ARTICLE 28 – UNPAID LEAVE 31 Section A. Leave of Absence 31 Section B. Disability 14.2, Application For Leave 31 Section C. Extended Family Illness 31 Section D. Leave Extensions 31 Section E. Consent 14.3, Jury or Witness Duty Leave 31 Section F. Military Leaves 14.4, Funeral Leave 31 Section 14.5, Leave for Illness, Injury or Disability 31 Section 14.6, Benefits While On Leave. 32 Section G. Career Change Leaves 32 Section H. Return from Leave 32 Section I. Bidding While On Leave 32 Section J. Union Notification 32 Section K. Family Medical Leave Act 32 Section L. Union Leave 14.7, Non‐Employment Elsewhere 32 ARTICLE 29 – WORK SCHEDULE XV EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND FITNESS 33 Section A. Work Year 15.1, Physical Fitness Requirements 33 Section B. Work Schedule 15.2, Fitness Examination 33 Section C. District and/or Building Closures 33 Section D. Unable to Report to Work 33 Section E. Work Week 33 Section F. Breaks 34 Section G. Lunch 34 Section H. Varied Schedules 34 Section I. Schedule Changes 34 Section J. Return Date 34 Section K. In-service Days 34 Section L. Holidays 34 ARTICLE 30 – IN-SERVICE 35 ARTICLE 31 – CONVENTION ATTENDANCE 35 Section A. Attendance 35 Section B. Eligibility 35 ARTICLE 32 – CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE 35 ARTICLE 33 - TERM 36 ARTICLE 34 – VACATIONS 36 Section A. Eligibility 36 Section B. Accrual 36 Section C. Computation 36 Section D. Access 37 ARTICLE 35 – OVERTIME 37 ARTICLE 36 – CONTINUING EDUCATION 38 ARTICLE 37 – WORKERS COMPENSATION 38 ARTICLE 38 – RETIREMENT 38 ARTICLE 39 – MINIMUM PAY 38 ARTICLE 40 – SHIFT PREMIUM 38 ARTICLE 41 – SALARY SCHEDULE 39 Section A. Wages 39 Section B. Longevity 39 ARTICLE 42 – INSURANCE BENEFITS 39 Section A. Eligibility 39 Section B. Options 40 Section C. Full Coordination of Benefits 4015.3, Smoking 33