The Teachers Association of Lee County (TALC) Collective Bargaining Agreement includes the terms of employment for all instructional staff, who are part of the TALC bargaining unit regardless of whether they are dues paying TALC members. The TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement is an agreement entered into by The School Board of Lee County, on behalf of The School District of Lee County, and TALC, on behalf of the instructional staff who serve the students of the District. The purpose of the TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement is to promote a harmonious relationship between employees and their employer, to establish equitable procedures for resolution of differences, and to memorialize specified terms of employment. The TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement is a living document that through the mutual agreement of the parties can be modified to ensure responsiveness to the educational needs of our community without interruption to educational programs. The District prides itself on the positive relationship that has been built with the representatives of all employee groups and seeks to continue this positive relationship through open, honest, and regular communication.