P2140

Bylaws of the Board

Negotiations Representative(s)

The Board shall designate a chief negotiator to represent it in negotiations with employee organizations. Neither the Board nor its individual members shall negotiate with any employee organization directly. The chief negotiator may be an employee of the district or an expert consultant in the field of negotiations contracted to assist in the process of negotiations.

The Board's role in the negotiation process will be

1.       To assess, to the best of its ability, the needs of its employees

2.       To set priorities for the total educational program in the best interests of students, the district and public in general

3.       To translate educational priorities and employee needs into a realistic budget

4.       To maintain the Board's position of authority and control as provided by law.

Reference:    California Education Code

35020 -

35046Officers and Agents

Government Code

3540 -

                                3549.3          Meeting and Negotiating in Public Educational Employment

Lompoc Unified School District

Adopted by Board of Education: December 10, 1985

Revised: September 10, 2002