File: HE

SCHOOL COMMITTEE NEGOTIATING POWERS AND DUTIES

The Agawam School Committee, as the duly constituted representative of the people and as the agent of the state, is legally responsible for the conduct of public education in the town. Its authority to make final decisions as provided by law may not be delegated or abdicated.

The School Committee will retain sole and complete authority to supervise and control the Agawam Public Schools and all personnel employed by the school department subject to the agreements that have been established with collective bargaining units.

LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:37 AND 150E specifically, but powers and duties are established throughout the General Laws of Massachusetts relating to School Committees

CONTRACT REFS.: Agreement with AEA, "School Committee Authority" Agreement with APAA, 23

Agreement with ASCA, 2

Agawam Public Schools