ARTICLE IX

EMPLOYEE EXPENSES AND MATERIALS

9.1 Uniforms The District will furnish not more than four (4) uniforms per year, as needed, to employees in the following classes:

9.1.1 Health Unit Employees

9.1.2 Food Service Personnel

9.1.3 Groundskeepers

9.1.4 Maintenance Personnel

New employees in the above classifications shall be issued five (5) complete uniforms and one (1) jacket. After the first year, employees will be issued the standard number of uniforms as defined above. Groundskeepers, Custodians and Maintenance personnel will be furnished one jacket to be replaced as needed. Replacement of a jacket shall not reduce the number of uniforms issued. These uniforms shall remain the property of the District and must be worn every day. CSEA shall have input as to the selection of the uniforms.

In addition, the District shall furnish the Maintenance Personnel working in the performing arts with the required badges and emblems. These uniforms shall remain the property of the District.

Coveralls will be made available for use by employees on an as-needed basis.

9.2 Tools The District agrees to provide all tools, equipment and supplies reasonably necessary to Bargaining Unit employees for performance of employee's duties.

9.3 Physical Examinations The District agrees to pay the full cost of any medical examination required as a condition of employment or continued employment.