5020 - Collective Bargaining

The district encourages and promotes a good and fair working relationship among the staff. The district recognizes the right of staff to join labor organizations of their own choosing and to be represented by such organizations in the negotiations of such matters and according to such procedures as may be required by law or agreement of the parties. The district will engage in collective bargaining with the properly designated bargaining units and will abide by collective bargaining agreements reached with such properly designated bargaining units.

The chief negotiator representing the district will be appointed by the district. The chief negotiator will advise and inform the district regarding negotiations’ progress and will negotiate within parameters established by the district. Any agreements reached by the chief negotiator will not be binding upon the district until formally approved by the board.

 

Cross References:

District Policy 5021 - Conflicts Between Policy and Bargaining Agreements

 

Legal References:

RCW 41.56.060	Determination of bargaining unit — Bargaining representative
RCW 41.59.070	Election to ascertain exclusive bargaining representative, when — Run off election — Decertification election

 

 

Adoption Date:  September 20, 2006

Revised: February 22, 2024

 

Administrator Responsibilities: