Negotiation Meetings. The representatives of the Board shall meet at reasonable times with representatives of the Association for the purpose of affecting a free exchange of facts, opinions, and proposals in the sincere effort to reach mutual understanding and agreements on all appropriate matters submitted for negotiations. All parties are obliged to deal openly and fairly with each other on all matters and to conduct such negotiations in good faith, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession. Good faith involves coming to the table with the intention of negotiating, not of dogmatically pursuing preconceived stands. Good faith requires that the Association and the Board be willing to react to each other’s proposals. If a proposal is unacceptable to one of the parties, the party is obligated to give its reasons. Good faith requires both parties to recognize negotiations as a shared process. Such meetings shall not be conducted during the regular school day. Before adjournment the teams will agree upon a time and place for the next subsequent meeting, unless impasse has been reached.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
