Conflicts Between Policy and Bargaining Agreements
Except where expressly provided to the contrary, personnel policies apply to the staff of the district. However, where there is a conflict between the terms of a collective bargaining agreement and the district’s policy, the law provides that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail in regard to the staff covered by that agreement.
When a matter is not specifically provided for in the appropriate negotiated contract, the district’s policies will govern.
Cross Reference:
Policy 5020 Collective Bargaining
Legal References:
RCW 41.59.910 Construction of [public employment] chapter — Effect on existing agreements — Collective bargaining agreement prevails where conflict
Adoption Date: 10/23/13
Revised: