Agreement Preamble. This Agreement is negotiated pursuant to the Ohio Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act (Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code). The parties agree that there is no waiver of any of the rights granted under the Act. Where a provision of this Agreement conflicts with state law, this Agreement shall prevail. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District and the Cleveland Teachers Union jointly affirm their commitment to providing a quality education for all of Cleveland’s children. The term children includes students in both elementary and secondary grades. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District and the Cleveland Teachers Union mutually recognize that a safe and secure learning and working environment is essential to the achievement of the educational goals and objectives of the District. Accordingly, the District reaffirms its commitment to provide for the safety of students, employees, parents, and all other school community stakeholders. All stakeholders in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District shall treat one another with professionalism and respect, recognizing that the ultimate success of the District in educating Cleveland’s children requires the efforts of each and every individual.
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