Interpretation of Contract In the event of a conflict or question involving the provisions of any part of this Contract, interpretation and clarification as necessary shall be determined by the County’s assigned buyer. If disagreement exists between the Contractor and the County’s assigned buyer in interpreting the provision(s), final interpretation and clarification shall be determined by the County’s Purchasing Agent or his designee.
Interpretation of Contract Documents The Contract Documents shall be construed neither against nor in favor of either party, but shall be construed in a neutral manner.
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRACT NOTICES 5 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS 5 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE 6 SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST 6 VENUE AND GOVERNING LAW 6 MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS REQUIRED TO CONFORM TO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES 6 TERMINATION 6 INSURANCE 6 INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS 9 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 9 SUBCONTRACTING 9 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 10 NON-DISCRIMINATION 10 III. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FREE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION 11 GENERAL PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION 11 INSTRUCTIONAL MINUTES 12 CLASS SIZE 12 CALENDARS 13 DATA REPORTING 13 LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT/DUAL ENROLLMENT 14 STATEWIDE ACHIEVEMENT TESTING 14 MANDATED ATTENDANCE AT LEA MEETINGS 14 POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS 15 STUDENT DISCIPLINE 16 IEP TEAM MEETINGS 16 SURROGATE PARENTS AND ▇▇▇▇▇▇ YOUTH 17 DUE PROCESS PROCEEDINGS 17 COMPLAINT PROCEDURES 17 STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS/REPORT CARDS AND ASSESSMENTS 18 TRANSCRIPTS 18 STUDENT CHANGE OF RESIDENCE 19 WITHDRAWAL OF STUDENT FROM PROGRAM 19 PARENT ACCESS 19 LICENSED CHILDREN’S INSTITUTION CONTRACTORS AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER CONTRACTORS 19 STATE MEAL MANDATE 20 MONITORING 20 IV. PERSONNEL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS 21 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 21 VERIFICATION OF LICENSES, CREDENTIALS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS 22 STAFF ABSENCE 23 48. STAFF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR 23 V. HEALTH AND SAFETY MANDATES HEALTH AND SAFETY 23 FACILITIES AND FACILITIES MODIFICATIONS 24 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION 24 INCIDENT/ACCIDENT REPORTING 24 CHILD ABUSE REPORTING 24 SEXUAL HARASSMENT 25 REPORTING OF MISSING CHILDREN 25 VI. FINANCIAL ENROLLMENT, CONTRACTING, SERVICE TRACKING, ATTENDANCE REPORTING AND BILLING PROCEDURES 25 RIGHT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT 26 PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES 27 PAYMENT FOR ABSENCES 27 LEA and/or NONPUBLIC SCHOOL CLOSURE DUE TO EMERGENCY 28 INSPECTION AND AUDIT 28 RATE SCHEDULE 29 DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION 29 EXHIBIT A: RATES 32 EXHIBIT B: INDIVIDUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 34 NONPUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY/RELATED SERVICES PROVIDER:
Administration and Interpretation Any question or dispute regarding the administration or interpretation of the Notice, the Plan or this Agreement shall be submitted by the Grantee or by the Company to the Committee. The resolution of such question or dispute by the Committee shall be final and binding on all persons.
Interpretation and Construction When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” and “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning as the word “shall.” The words “dates hereof” will refer to the date of this Agreement. The word “or” is not exclusive. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms. Any agreement, instrument, law, rule or statute defined or referred to herein means, unless otherwise indicated, such agreement, instrument, law, rule or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that it has been represented by counsel of its choice throughout all negotiations that have preceded the execution of this Agreement, and that it has executed the same with the advice of said independent counsel. Each party cooperated and participated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement and the documents referred to herein, and any and all drafts relating thereto exchanged among the parties shall be deemed the work product of all of the parties and may not be construed against any party by reason of its drafting or preparation. Accordingly, any rule of law or any legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against any party that drafted or prepared it is of no application and is hereby expressly waived by each of the parties hereto, and any controversy over interpretations of this Agreement shall be decided without regards to events of drafting or preparation.