Human Relations. A. The Board and UTF are mutually committed to the human rights and dignities of all individuals employed by the Board, and agree that provisions of this Agreement shall be applied in a manner that does not violate the civil rights of employees under state and federal law, and without regard to membership in or association with the activities of any employee organization. Nothing herein shall be construed as preventing the Board from establishing a mandatory retirement age. No teacher shall be required to hold membership in any organization or to contribute directly or indirectly to any political party or any other organization or any agent or individual as a condition of employment or continuation of employment. A teacher shall not be prejudiced in his/her employment because he/she has joined or failed to join any lodge, religious group, employees' association, union, or other lawful organization; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter or modify the provisions of Article 4. B. The Board shall make all reasonable efforts to recruit and employ individuals from underrepresented groups. The Board shall regularly communicate with institutions training individuals from underrepresented groups for the teaching profession. The parties recognize that teachers employed by the Board are an integral part of the Board’s recruiting trips when practicable. Teachers participating in recruiting shall be selected by the Executive Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations. Recommendations of potential candidates for teaching positions with the Board by the UTF, MEA, NEA, MFT, AFT, Community Leaders, and Community Organizations are desired and will be given consideration by the Board.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Human Relations. A. The Board and UTF are mutually committed to the human rights and dignities of all individuals employed by the Board, and agree that provisions of this Agreement shall be applied in a manner that does not violate the civil rights of employees under state and federal law, and without regard to membership in or association with the activities of any employee organization. Nothing herein shall be construed as preventing the Board from establishing a mandatory retirement age. No teacher shall be required to hold membership in any organization or to contribute directly or indirectly to any political party or any other organization or any agent or individual as a condition of employment or continuation of employment. A teacher shall not be prejudiced in his/her employment because he/she has joined or failed to join any lodge, religious group, employees' association, union, or other lawful organization; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter or modify the provisions of Article 4.
B. The Board shall make all reasonable efforts to recruit and employ individuals from underrepresented groups. The Board shall regularly communicate with institutions training individuals from underrepresented groups for the teaching profession. The parties recognize that teachers employed by the Board are an integral part of the Board’s recruiting trips when practicable. Teachers participating in recruiting shall be recommended by the UTF and may be selected by the Executive Director of Human Resources/Labor RelationsLegal Affairs. Recommendations of potential candidates for teaching positions with the Board by the UTF, MEA, NEA, MFT, AFT, Community Leaderscommunity leaders, and Community Organizations community organizations are desired and will be given consideration by the Board.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement