ARTICLE 3 NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cumberland School District

A. The Committee and the Association agree to maintain a policy of non-discrimination against any teacher, or teacher applicant, on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, membership, participation in, or association with the activities of any teachers' association.

B. Attainment of the objectives of the educational programming of the Cumberland School Department requires mutual understanding and  cooperation among the  Committee, the Superintendent, his or her staff, and the professional teaching personnel.  To this end, the free and open  exchange of views is desirable and necessary, with all parties participating in deliberation leading to the determination of matters of mutual concern.