Section A - This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010 with the exception of Article 27, Compensation Schedules, which will be re-opened for negotiations for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years.

Section B - The Employer agrees to take such action as is necessary to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. The Employer shall make no change in past policy, rule or practice affecting employees’ wages, hours or working conditions without mutual agreement between the Employer and the Association. This Agreement shall supersede any rules, regulations or practice of the Employer which shall be contrary to or inconsistent with its terms.

Section C - Either party desiring changes, additions or deletions in the Agreement shall notify the other party in writing and request a conference which must be held within thirty (30) days. Changes, deletions, or additions will be negotiated only upon mutual consent of both parties.

Section D - This Agreement is made and entered into on this (date of Board approval) by and between the Jefferson County Board of Education and the Jefferson County Teachers Association.