ARTICLE tl
Resolution of Differences and Management Rights
3:1 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 duties,
as well as related educational functions on the part of any employee covered by this agreement,
or otherwise engage in any activity(ies) that constitutes an unfair labor practice pursuant to RSA
273-A:5.
3:2 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 administrator(s) in positions with the
Nashua School District and to suspend, to demote, discharge or take other disciplinary
action against administrator(s) for just cause, to relieve administrator(s) from duty
because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons;
3. to establish grades and courses of instruction including special programs, and to provide
for athletic, recreational and social events for the students, all as deemed necessary or
advisable by the Board;
4. to decide upon the basic means and methods of instruction and the duties,
responsibilities, and assignments of administrators, teachers, and other employees with
respect to administrative and non-teaching activities, and the terms and conditions of
employment.
ARTICLE IV
Conformity to Law and Saving Clause
4:1 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
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