The Irvine Unified School District
recognizes the right of its employees to form, join,
and participate in the activities of employee
organizations of their own choosing for the purpose
of representation on matters of employer-employee
relations. District employees also have the right to
refuse to join or participate in the activities of
employee organizations as outlined in the collective
bargaining agreements with each unit.
The Board of Education believes
that the development and operation of educational
programs of the highest quality require cooperation
and mutual respect.
The Board of Education will
cooperate with employees in the development of an
outstanding employee relations program. The Board
envisions an employee relations program that
preserves both the public interest and management
responsibility, while at the same time recognizing
the legitimate interests of employees and/or employee
organizations.
The Board of Education intends to
pursue a policy that maximizes the learning
opportunities for all students. This policy will
allocate resources -- both the District’s finite
financial resources and human resources -- towards this
objective.
Policy Adopted: April 25, 1973
