CONCERTED ACTIVITY/WORK STOPPAGE 

The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a plan for the safe operation of the schools in the event of a work stoppage. In the event of a strike, a walkout, a coordinated mass use of sick leave or any other concentrated refusal of staff to perform assigned duties, the Superintendent or designee shall take whatever emergency steps he/she deems necessary for the safety of students, staff and district property. Such steps shall be reported to the Board as soon as possible.

(cf. 6144 – Controversial Issues) 

When students raise questions related to a work stoppage, teachers shall be expected to approach the subject in accordance with the district’s policy on controversial issues. Teachers shall not let such discussions interfere with their regular teaching responsibilities. 

Employees shall not provide students with messages or other information that promotes or explains the position of any employee organization that is engaged in or contemplating a work stoppage.

Legal Reference:
            ALASKA STATUTES
            23.40.080  Right of public employees
            23.40.200  Classes of public employees; arbitration

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adoption Date:  10/13/99