Common use of JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Clause in Contracts

JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD. The Board, subject only to the language of this Agreement, reserves to itself full jurisdiction and authority over matters of policy and retains the unrestricted right (a) to direct and manage all activities of the School District; (b) to direct the work of their employees; (c) to hire, promote, transfer, assign and retain employees in positions within the School District and to suspend, demote, discharge, withhold all salary increases and/or increment wage increases, or take any other disciplinary action against the employees within the laws and regulations of the State of New Hampshire and the State Board of Education; (d) to unilaterally act on any and all matters not excluded by RSA 273-A or the specific language of this Agreement; (e) to adopt and implement any rule or regulation concerning employee practices or working conditions without prior discussion with the Association, provided it does not conflict or violate any of the terms of this Agreement; (f) to maintain the efficiency of government options; (g) to relieve employees from duties because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons; (h) to take actions as may be necessary to carry out the mission of the agency in emergencies; and (i) to determine the methods, means and personnel by which operations are to be conducted. The parties understand that the Board may not lawfully delegate the power or authority which, by law, is vested in it, nor may the Superintendent lawfully delegate the power or authority which, by law, is vested in him/her; and this Agreement shall not be construed so as to constitute a delegation of the power or authority of either. The term “law” as used above shall include regulations lawfully passed by the State of New Hampshire State Board of Education.