In the era of No Child Left Behind, principals are increasingly held accountable for student performance. But are teacher labor agreements giving them enough flexibility to manage effectively? This study answers this question and others. It examines how much flexibility school leaders enjoy on key dimensions of management in America's fifty…

Gives tips on negotiating and writing employment contracts for teachers. Topics considered include a no-strike clause, bargaining format, administration of welfare funds, and use of the term "mutual understanding." (Author/DN)

Examines the modified "no reduction in force" clause included in the three-year teachers' contract negotiated in the West Milford (New Jersey) School District and discusses its possible implications for future teachers' contract negotiations. Available from: Salary and Merit, Suite 908, 1835 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C.; $2.50 single copy. (JG)

This agreement between the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the Council of Chapters of the American Association of University Professors at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is effective from June 8, 1973 to June 30, 1975. Contained in the agreement are articles covering policy statements, grievance procedures,…

The collective bargaining agreement between the College of Insurance and the college's chapter of the American Association of University Professors covering the period September 10, 1987-August 31, 1990 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition, management rights, grievance and arbitration, strikes/lockouts, no…

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The memorandum of understanding between the Board of Trustees and Faculty of Belleville Area College, District No. 522, for the period 1973-74, covers service and workload standards, assignments, leave policy, evaluation and grievance procedures, salary schedule, longevity, and fringe benefits. The tenure policy adopted on May 19, 1971 is also…

Presented in this document is the professional staff employment agreement between the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 4 and the Skagit Valley College Education Association for the year 1973-74. The Articles of the agreement include implementation of new salary table, negotiated working conditions, leaves of absence, benefits,…

Presented in this document is the employment agreements for 1972 through 1974 between the County of Ulster and the Ulster County Community College Faculty Association. This document is effective from September 1, 1972 through August 31, 1974. The articles of the agreement cover salaries and work load, professional development leave, benefits, and…

Recent court decision, affecting teachers and other school employees are reviewed in this chapter. (JH)

Presented in this document is the salary program for 1973-74 of Highline Community College in Midway, Washington. Included in the program are the following sections: objectives, placement, general provisions, appeals and exceptions, advancement, appraisal, eligibility for placement, salary schedule, position stipends, benefits program, and leaves…

This report describes a practicum project that designed, developed, and implemented a model collective bargaining procedure for use by educators in small and medium-sized districts in florida. Section 1 of the report presents a brief historical perspective on collective bargaining for teachers in the U.S. and public employee bargaining in Florida,…

Describes a research study that investigated the impact of negotiated master contracts for teachers on the functions of instructional supervisors. (JG)

This agreement is in effect from September 19, 1974 until July 1, 1975. Articles of the agreement cover: academic freedom, selection of deans, annual review of faculty, leaves of absence, faculty load, grievance procedures, salaries, fringe benefits, and faculty appointments. Appendixes include sections covering salaries, fringe benefits, summer…