Archive: November 1998

Safety
By Steve Kaplan, UniServe Field Organizer

11.3.2 Itinerant Unit Members The contract states it is important that all itinerant unit members have adequate workspace. Site administrators are strongly encouraged to provide such unit members with this adequate workspace and all appropriate equipment. Sites with limited space availability should explore the possibility of locating an alternative facility on the site for use by itinerant staff.

In assigning itinerant staff the district is to consider "the availability of office space, appropriate services to students, and proximately of sites to which the unit member is assigned."

11.13.2 Reimbursement for Personal Property Loss/Damage In the old agreement this section limited reimbursement to lost or damaged electronic hardware. The new agreement greatly expands the types of personal property for which unit members will be reimbursed. Coverage now includes; "instructional materials, books, supplies and class room furniture." Previously reimbursement was only available when the loss was the result of a malicious act. Loss due to "fire or flood" is now covered.

Coverage is limited to $400 per incident. (11.13.2.1 c). "Unit members claiming reimbursement under this section must file a police report." (11.13.2.). Equipment "must be registered with the site administrator" to be covered. (11.13.2.3)

Please review section 11.13.2 for further details.