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ARTICLE III
Resolution of Differences and Management Rights
Resolution of Differences by Peaceful Means
The Association and the Board agree that differences between the parties shall be settled by peaceful
means as provided within this agreement. The Association in consideration of the value of this
agreement and its terms and conditions will not engage in, instigate or condone any strike, work
stoppage or any concerted refusal to perform designated administrative or supervisory duties, as
well as related functions on the part of any employee covered by this agreement, or otherwise
engage in any activity/activities that constitutes an unfair labor practice pursuant to RSA 273-A:5.
Management Rights
The Association recognizes the following responsibilities, rights, authority, and duties of the Board
and the Superintendent of Schools, except as they are modified by provisions of this agreement.
The Board and Superintendent hereby retain and reserve unto themselves, without limitation, all
power, rights, authority, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in them by the
statutes, including RSA 273-A:1, XI, and constitution of the State of New Hampshire, the rules and
regulations of the New Hampshire Board of Education, and the Charter of the City of Nashua:
1. To the executive management and administrative control of the School District and its properties
and facilities.
2. To hire, promote, transfer, assign and retain employees in positions with the Nashua School
District and to suspend, demote, discharge or take other disciplinary action against employees
for just cause, to relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or other legitimate
reasons.
3. To decide upon the duties, responsibilities, and assignments of administrators and supervisors
with respect to administrative and non-teaching activities, and the terms and conditions of
employment.
ARTICLE IV
Conformity to Law and Saving Clause
If any provision of this agreement is or shall at any time be determined contrary to law by a court of
competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced except
to the extent permitted by law. In the event that any provision of this agreement is or shail at any
time be determined to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions
of this agreement shall continue in effect.
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