3.0 District Rights
3.1 It is understood and agreed that the District retains all of its powers and authority
to direct, manage, and control the institution in accordance with the law, provided,
however, the District acknowledges that such powers are circumscribed by the
provisions of this Agreement as set forth herein, including the provisions in Title
5 of the Administrative Code. Included in the duties and powers of the District are
the right to:
3.1.1 Determine its organization
3.1.2 Direct the work of its employee
3.1.3 Determine the times and hours of operation
3.1.4 Determine the kinds and levels of service to be provided and the methods
and means of providing them
3.1.5 Approve educational policies, goals, and objectives developed through the
consultative process
3.1.6 Insure the rights and educational opportunities of students
3.1.7 Determine staffing patterns – determine the number and kinds of
personnel required
3.1.8 Maintain the efficiency of District operations
3.1.9 Approve the curriculum as developed through the consultative process
3.1.10 Build, move, or modify facilities as per the Capital Projects Master Plan
3.1.11 Establish processes for budget development and determine budgetary
allocation through the consultative process.
3.1.12 Determine the methods of raising revenue and contract out work
3.1.13 Take action on any matter in the event of an emergency
3.2 In addition, the Board retains the right to hire, classify, assign, transfer, evaluate,
promote, terminate, and discipline employees, but such actions cannot abrogate
the rights granted pursuant to this Agreement, and the exercise of such rights must
at all times be conducted within the terms of this Agreement. The exercise of the
foregoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities by the District, the
adoption of policies, rules, regulations, and practices in furtherance thereof, and
the use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith, shall be limited only
by the provisions of this Agreement, which shall supersede and prevail over any
general statement of “District Rights” to the contrary.