ARTICLE XXI
NEGOTIATIONS

21.1 Notification and Public Notice If either party desires to alter or
amend this Agreement, it shall, prior to the termination date set
forth under Article XXVIII, Duration, provide written notice and a
proposal to the other party of said desire and the nature of the
amendments and cause the public notice provisions of law to be
fulfilled.

21.2 Commencement of Negotiations After satisfaction of the public notice
requirement, and not later than forty-five (45) days following
submission of the proposal, negotiations shall commence at a
mutually acceptable time and place for the purpose of considering
changes in this Agreement.

21.3 Released Time for Negotiations CSEA shall have the right to
designate six (6) employees, who shall be given reasonable released
time to participate in negotiations.

21.4 Ratification of Additions or Changes Any additions or changes in this
Agreement shall not be effective unless reduced in writing and
properly ratified and signed by both parties.

21.5 Agreement of Parties Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted
as precluding the Right of CSEA or of the District to mutually agree to
negotiate on matters which develop after entering into this
Agreement and which have not been heretofore agreed upon by the
parties and which represent conditions not covered by this
Agreement.


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