Under policy, the Board negotiates with employee
groups concerning the wages and other working conditions of the
employees represented. The Board recognizes the following bargaining
unit:
BENTON HARBOR PARAPROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE
MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION
As the sole and exclusive bargaining representative
for all paraprofessional employees, proctors, and attendance officers
of the district (excluding administrative employees,
supervisory employees, maintenance employees, teachers, secretaries,
food service employees, hall supervisors, bus drivers, security and
all other employees of the Board).
The labor agreement between the Board and the above
unit is considered an appendix to this policy manual. The terms of the
labor agreement shall have the force of Board policy and shall take
precedence over other policies in any instances of conflict.
The Board shall establish salary schedules and
benefits for all employees not covered by labor agreements between the
Board and the above employee group.
