ARTICLE 17 SAVINGS CLAUSE

Providence School District

17-1 If any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, except to the extent permitted by law.

17-2 In the event that any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, all other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect.

17-3 There will be no waiver or modification of any of the agreements, terms or provisions contained in this Agreement by any teacher with the Commissioner/District.

17-4 The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be modified, amended or altered in any way unless made in writing and signed by both parties.

17-5 The rights and benefits of teachers provided in this Agreement are in addition to those provided by the City of Providence, State of Rhode Island and federal laws, rules, ordinances or regulations including, but not by way of limitation, all applicable tenure, pension and education laws and regulations. However, there is to be no double benefits or pyramiding of such benefits.

17-6 The District will continue its policy of nondiscrimination with reference to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or age.