TA PRESENTATION JANUARY 10, 2019 ARTICLE ONE Preamble The Board of Education of District 205 recognizes the Faculty Association of District 205, an affiliate of the Illinois Education Association/N.E.A. and the National Education Association, as the sole negotiation agent exclusive bargaining representative for all professional certificated employees, including psychologists, but excluding of the district eligible for active membership in the Association except assistant principals, principals, and central office administrative personnel. ARTICLE SEVEN Relationships E. Prior to selecting outside groups, organizations, technology or other service providers which provide education-related support, the district shall provide an opportunity for input by the Association. ARTICLE EIGHT Association and Teacher Rights K. When any teacher is required to appear before the Board of Education or district administrator concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that teacher in his/her office, position of employment, or the salary or any increments pertaining thereto, the teacher shall be given twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of the meeting or interview whenever possible, prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview whenever possible, and a representative of the Association present to advise him/her and represent him/her during such meeting or interview if agreed upon by the Association and the person requesting the interview. When any teacher is required to appear before a building administrator concerning a matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that teacher in his/her position of employment or the salary or any increment pertaining thereto, the teacher shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present to advise him/her and represent him/her during such meeting or interview, if so desired. The process for conducting investigations of teachers will be in compliance with this contract and all federal and state laws (including required reporting of incidents to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services). The process shall include the use of a standard form, which can be found in Appendix H, for administrators to use in contacting a teacher when the teacher is under investigation for an alleged offense.
TA PRESENTATION JANUARY 10, 2019 Provided, however, when the alleged offense warrants an immediate investigation due to the possibility of a delay hindering or otherwise obstructing such investigation (i.e. when the use or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol is reasonably suspected), the administrator conducting the investigation shall not be required to immediately use the standard form to contact the teacher and begin the investigation. The administrator shall, however, use the standard form to provide further written notice of the investigation to the teacher as soon as practically possible thereafter and shall adhere to any and all timelines set forth therein. In addition, the Association and Board agree and acknowledge that an investigation of an Association member is only appropriate if the Administration has reasonable suspicion that a rule, policy, regulation or law has been violated and the investigation that results is reasonable in scope. [ARTICLE EIGHT, SECTION K IS BEING MOVED TO ARTICLE 25. IT IS NOT BEING REMOVED/DELETED.] ARTICLE ELEVEN Teacher Protection A. Staff Threat Policy and Procedures 2. Policy Any behavior on the part of a student, which reasonably causes a teacher to feel threatened threatens the safety or property of a staff member, will may subject such student to appropriate disciplinary measures, as determined by the Administration. be considered gross misconduct and subjected to the following disciplinary actions regardless of any previous behavioral record. These behaviors include those of a physical, oral, or written nature which reasonably cause a staff member to feel threatened. 3. Procedures If an incident occurs at school or at a school-related event which reasonably causes the teacher reasonably to feel threatened, the staff member teacher should immediately remove the student from class and notify the appropriate dean and administrator. The administrator will arrange, if necessary, for a substitute so that the teacher can report to the Dean's Office to prepare the incident report and to participate in a conference with an administrator and dean. Upon written request by the teacher, the status, outcomes, and decisions of the administrative review and any disciplinary action shall be shared with the respective teacher to the extent possible within twenty-four (24) hours of the request. The student shall may be removed from the class during the administrative review at least until the matter has been reviewed and addressed, but, however, the student’s rights,
TA PRESENTATION JANUARY 10, 2019 including, but not limited to, rights under IDEA and SB100, will be observed and respected at all times. E. No action shall be initiated by the Administration against a teacher regarding any complaints which warrant documentation concerning any matter which would adversely affect the continuation of the teacher in his/her office of employment, salary, or salary increments without first notifying the teacher involved. F. In accordance with this agreement and applicable provisions of the School Code, the Board shall provide indemnification and legal protection against civil claims and suits when damages are sought for negligent acts or omissions alleged to have been committed in the scope of the staff member’s employment., including but not limited to the role assumed by bargaining unit members in the evaluation of non-certificated staff. G. Teacher Conflict of Interest- Teachers recognize that their primary job is teaching, and they will refrain from being involved in outside employment which interferes with their teaching or is a conflict of interest. An example of a conflict of interest is selling something during school hours or using school facilities for private gain. It is assumed that the professional staff, in conjunction with the Association, will make the final determination of any situation that might arise. ARTICLE TWELVE Professional Qualifications and Assignments A. The assignment of a teacher shall not include teaching any subject outside his/her areas of endorsed certification licensure. B. The Association’s President shall be furnished with a copy of the master schedules for each school within four weeks of the start of the semester. The Association’s President shall also be notified of any change in the master schedules as they occur. C. A teacher shall be given written notice of his/her tentative assignment for the forthcoming year prior to the close of the present school term. In the event a changes in such assignments are is made, the affected teacher and department chair or Area Instructional Leader shall be notified promptly of the change and the reasons for such change. In no event shall changes in the teacher's assignment be made later than twenty-five (25) calendar days preceding the commencement of the next school term unless an emergency situation or significant changes in student enrollment requires same. This subsection C shall not apply to teacher transfers of any kind.
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