ARTICLE 1 PREAMBLE

Lincoln School District

Section 1.

This Agreement made and entered into effective as of September 1, 2014 by and between the Lincoln School Committee (hereinafter referred to as "the  Committee") and the Lincoln Teachers' Association, Local 1461, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO (hereinafter referred to as "the  Union").

Section 2.

The Committee and the Union recognize the importance of developing a sound educational system. The Committee and the Union agree that they have a respective responsibility and obligation to promote the highest degree of quality education for the Town of Lincoln and affirm their interest to work toward the achievement of educational excellence in the Town.