ARTICLE 28 COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION

Chariho School District

A. NEA Chariho agrees to appoint representatives to serve on special committees when requested to do so. When educators serve on committees, whether appointed or voluntary, the written recommendations of said committees shall be made by a majority vote or by consensus and shall be transmitted to and considered by the person or body ultimately responsible for the decision.

B. NEA Chariho agrees to make a concerted effort to work with the Committee and the administration in developing the total educational program into one that is unique to the Chariho Regional School District.

C. Committee members will not act individually on matters of school policy with school educators or other individuals; rather, they will promptly refer the educator or the individual to the Superintendent or his/her designee.

D. When any complaint involving the performance of an educator is received by an individual Committee member, that member, after listening to the complaint, will contact the Superintendent and transmit the complaint. The Superintendent will then discuss the complaint with the principal and with the educator prior to taking any action.