Common use of Issue Resolution Procedures Clause in Contracts

Issue Resolution Procedures. 4-1 The parties will meet annually to identify issues of concern. 4-2 By January 1 of each year, two representatives of the Board and two representatives of the Association will develop issue resolution procedures to be recommended to the Board and the Association. In formulating procedures, these representatives will define a process which recognizes and incorporates the needs of both parties in the spirit of the collaborative process used since 1990. If an agreement regarding procedures cannot be reached by January 1, procedures as described in Appendix D, “Traditional Negotiating Procedures,” will be used. (Revised 1999-2000) 4-3 Discussion of issues shall begin between March 1 and March 15 of each year and shall be completed not later than the second Friday of May of that year unless mutually extended by the parties. (Revised 2018) 4-3-1 In even numbered years, the full Consensus Circle will meet to resolve issues of general concern which potentially result in changes to contract language as well as salary and benefit issues. To be considered, non-contract issues should come through the Issues Resolution process. Upon mutual agreement 4+4 will be used prior to the convening of the full Consensus Circle. Its purpose shall be to screen potential issues for bargaining. The 4+4 group will be made up of two (2) administrators, two (2) board members and four (4) licensed non-administrative employees. (Revised 2018)