Working Conditions in Redesigned Schools Clause Samples
The "Working Conditions in Redesigned Schools" clause defines the standards and expectations for staff working environments when a school undergoes significant structural or operational changes. It typically addresses issues such as changes in work hours, job responsibilities, classroom assignments, and the use of new technologies or teaching methods. By outlining these conditions, the clause ensures that staff are informed and protected during transitions, helping to prevent misunderstandings and maintain fair labor practices as schools adapt to new models or reforms.
Working Conditions in Redesigned Schools. Subd. 1. All provisions of this Agreement shall apply at Redesigned Schools and shall remain in full force and effect with the exception of the following provisions of this Agreement, which may be modified, through the process described below:
a. Article 9, Section 4: Additional Daily Teaching Assignments
b. Article 14, Section 1: Teachers’ Basic Contract Year and Teachers’ Day (School Calendar)
c. Article 14 Section 2, Subd. 1: Teachers’ Basic Contract Year and Teachers’ Day (Basic Contract Year)
d. Article 14, Section 3: Teachers’ Basic Contract Year and Teachers’ Day (Length of Teachers’ Day)
e. Appendix A (Salary Schedule), provided that:
i. No teacher’s compensation shall be below what is provided for in the labor agreement due to assignment to a Redesigned School ii. Compensation enhancements may be offered.
Working Conditions in Redesigned Schools. 20.4.1 All provisions of this Agreement shall apply at Redesigned Schools and shall remain in full force and effect with the exception of the following provisions of this Agreement, which may be modified, through the process described below:
a. Article 7, Employees’ Basic Workday and Year
b. Article 15, Seniority
c. Article 16.2, New Assignment Probation
d. Appendix A (Salary Schedule), provided that:
i. No educational assistant’s compensation shall be below what is provided for in the labor agreement due to assignment to a Redesigned School ii. Compensation enhancements may be offered.
20.4.2 Any dispute over the enforcement of a modification to one of the provisions listed in Subd. 1, above, made for a Redesigned School shall be subject to the Grievance Procedures as outlined in Article 18 of this Agreement.
20.4.3 The provisions of this article on Redesigned Schools are not intended to narrow or expand the rights of the District, the Union or educational assistants except as specifically set forth in this section.
Working Conditions in Redesigned Schools. 20.4.1 All provisions of this Agreement shall apply at Redesigned Schools and shall remain in full force and effect with the exception of the following provisions of this Agreement, which may be modified, through the process described below:
a. Article 7, Employees’ Basic Workday and Year
b. Article 15, Seniority
c. Article 16.2, New Assignment Probation
d. Appendix A (Salary Schedule), provided that:
i. No educational assistant’s compensation shall be below what is provided for in the labor agreement due to assignment to a Redesigned School ii. Compensation enhancements may be offered.
20.4.2 Any dispute over the enforcement of a modification to one of the provisions listed in Subd. 1, above, made for a Redesigned School shall be subject to the Grievance Procedures as outlined in Article 18 of this Agreement.
20.4.3 The provisions of this article on Redesigned Schools are not intended to narrow or expand the rights of the District, the Union or educational assistants except as specifically set forth in this section. 20.5 Process for Creation and Approval of Redesigned Schools.
20.5.1 Prior to electing to work at a Redesigned School, educational assistants shall be informed of plans for the school, including relevant information about working conditions and compensation. Educational assistants who wish to remain at a redesigned school shall sign an Election to Work Agreement that sets forth the working conditions at their school. The Election to Work Agreement shall include the following information:
a. The vision and expected instructional program of the school
b. The hours of the duty day as well as the expected degree of flexibility that will be required of staff
c. The length of the duty year
d. Any additional compensation program that will apply to the particular Redesigned School that is different from the standard compensation schedule
20.5.2 The Election to Work Agreement shall clearly state that educational assistants should expect year-to-year or even intra-year flexibility in aspects of their duties and program not covered by the Agreement, including but not limited to timing/scheduling of faculty meetings to respond to school conditions and/or the scheduling or manner of professional and staff development.
20.5.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, Redesigned Schools shall, at a minimum, provide at least the number of student instructional days and the amount of instructional minutes as other District schools.
20.5.4 The Parties agr...