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h. The following matters shall not be considered to be
the basis of any grievance under this procedure:
1. The termination of the service of or the failure to re-employ any probationary
teacher by the Superintendent.
2. The granting of professional teacher status to a teacher without professional
teacher status.
i. The Union agrees that it will set up a Grievance Committee not to exceed
three (3) members.
j. Both the Superintendent and the Union shall have the right to legal assistance
and/or stenographic assistance at all hearings, at their respective expense.
ARTICLE VII
UNION PRIVILEGES and RESPONSIBILITIES
A:
FAIR PRACTICES
As sole collective bargaining agent, the Union will continue its policy of
accepting into voluntary membership all eligible persons in that unit without
regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or marital status. The
Union will represent equally all persons without regard to membership, participation
in, or activities in, any employee organization. The Committee agrees to continue
its policy of not discriminating against any person on the basis of race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, or marital status, handicapped condition,
or participation in, or association with, the activities of any employee organization.
B: DUES CHECK-OFF
The Union may secure authorization of payroll deductions for Union dues. Such
authorization may be receivable as provided by law. The Committee will request
the Treasurer of the City of Lawrence to submit such sums in total to the
Union Treasurer.
C:
ALLOWED TIMES FOR UNION NEGOTIATIONS
1. The principal shall recognize the Union building representative as the
official representative of the Union in the school.
2. The principal shall meet no more than once a month after school hours with
the School Union Committee, if requested by the Union representative, to consult
on local school problems and any
policies as they relate to established Committee policies and procedures and
