ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
1. By the negotiating of this contract, both the School and the Association
agree that both sides had every opportunity to raise and discuss every issue relating to
wages, hours, fringe benefits, and working conditions of employees covered hereby. It
is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle all terms and conditions of work
for the duration hereof; to provide a means for the amicable adjustment of all grievances
that arise as provided herein; to avoid work interruptions and interferences with teaching
and the operation of the School; and to promote the stability and the efficiency of the
operation of the School.
2. The Association and the School recognize the uniqueness of the School
and its spiritual commitment to provide the opportunity for Catholic schooling.
3. The Association recognizes the non-profit nature of the School and the
fact that it possesses no taxing power and is dependent, in part, upon the free-will
offerings of the people.
4. There will be no individual agreements with the employees. This
Agreement contains the full understanding between parties and cannot be modified
except by a written understanding mutually acceptable to the parties.
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