ARTICLE IV MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

Scituate School District

The Association recognizes that except as specifically limited, abridged or relinquished by the terms and provisions of this agreement, all rights to manage, direct or supervise the operations of the School Department and the employees are vested solely in the Committee.

For example, the employer shall have the exclusive rights subject to the provisions of this agreement and consistent with applicable laws and regulations:

A. To direct employees in the performance of the duties of their positions-,
B. To hire, promote, transfer, assign and retain employees in positions within the bargaining units and to suspend, demote, discharge, or take other disciplinary action against such employees-,
C. To maintain the efficiency of the operations entrusted to it-,
D. To detennine the methods, means and personnel by which such operations are to be conducted-,
E. To relieve employees from duties because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons-,
F. To take whatever actions may be necessary to carry out its mission in emergency situations, i.e. an unforeseen circumstance or a combination of circumstances which call for immediate action in a situation which is not expected to be of a recurring nature.