Common use of Negotiations and Grievance Release Time Clause in Contracts

Negotiations and Grievance Release Time. A teacher engaged during the school day in negotiation in behalf of the Association with a representative of the Board or participating in any professional grievance negotiation, shall be released from regular duties without loss of salary. Grievances shall be handled outside a teacher’s teaching responsibilities. Teachers may, however, use their non-classroom time to handle or resolve grievances. A teacher(s) shall be released from their teaching duties if the parties schedule an arbitration hearing during the school day.

Negotiations and Grievance Release Time. A teacher engaged during the school day in negotiation in behalf of the Association with a representative of the Board or participating in any professional grievance negotiation, shall be released from regular duties without loss of salary. Grievances shall be handled outside a teacher’s teaching responsibilities. Teachers may, however, use their non-classroom time to handle or resolve grievances. A teacher(s) shall may be released from their teaching duties if the parties schedule an arbitration hearing during the school day.