HA Negotiations Goals

NEGOTIATIONS GOALS

The School Committee recognizes that education is a public trust; it therefore is dedicated to providing the best possible educational opportunities for the young people of this community. In negotia­tions, this objective may be best attained if there is a climate of mutual trust and understanding between the negotiating parties.

The School Committee believes that the best interests of public edu­cation will be served by establishing procedures that provide an or­derly method for the School Committee and representatives of the staff to discuss matters of common concern.

It is further recognized that nothing in negotiations will compro­mise the School Committee's legal responsibilities nor will any em­ployee's statutory rights and privileges be impaired.