The members of the Board, individually and collectively, will refer to the Superintendent any and all criticisms, complaints and suggestions concerning the operation and management of the district called to their attention. The Board will not take action on any such criticisms, complaints and/or suggestions until they are discussed by the Board members at a scheduled meeting of the Board and a consensus sought to direct the Superintendent to study, recommend, and/or take action. The Superintendent shall have the right to contact the Board’s General/Labor/Workers Compensation and/or Special Counsel for legal assistance as the need arises in carrying out his duties.
The parties also agree that the Board shall not hold any discussions regarding the Superintendent’s employment, unless the Superintendent is given written notice at least 48 hours in advance, is permitted to be present during such discussions, is given the opportunity to address the Board, and is permitted to have a representative of his choosing speak on his behalf. In addition, the Board shall not hold any discussions with regard to the Superintendent’s performance, or that may adversely affect the Superintendent’s employment, in public session…How ABSURD!!!!
And finally - - Where and HOW are WE served by this contract. Who wrote this thing? You guys actually voted to approve this verbiage? Ooh My Goodness!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey everybody here is the actual contract. Read it and weep!
Seriously – Is there a PRO BONO Lawyer in the HOUSE willing to represent the Citizenry of Plainfield, NJ?
Call me PLEASE!
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OMG! This is crazy!!!!!!!
Renata, since you are running for the BOE it would help us to know where you stand when it comes to the contract, obviously you are shocked by the two clauses you are quoting, but have you seen other CSA's contracts? How would you make this one better? No need to answer us know, but you might want to save the answer for the various future forums that you will be invited to participate in. Here is a link FYI on all county contracts, maybe you have it, maybe you don't:
http://www.goleader.com/services/features/08jun09contracts/
As for who wrote the contract, the same lawyer that serves the BOE on all three capacities.
And how we are served by this contract? You might want to ask to the present members who negotiated this contract.
Good luck!
I have...some have the clause while others donot which is why I don't understand "what" "we" thought "we" were gaining by including it.
Is there some level of a conflict of interest with the attorney that sits on the board? He drafted Gallon's contract? Shouldn't the contact support the supt endeavors but ultimately protect the board and students?
What a wonderful question. Let's ask on Tuesday?
unbelievable!!
It was very clear on Tuesday that the "BOARD'S" attorney is representating the Superintendent as much as the Board of Mis-Education.
So sad!
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