Common use of Nature of the Problem Clause in Contracts

Nature of the Problem. ‌ The 1988, 1992, 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 issues of the Agreement have been designed to ensure cooperation between law enforcement and education officials and ultimately to protect the educational environment. The undersigned parties hereby recognize the need to update the Agreement and to reaffirm the commitment to work together as equal partners in addressing evolving problems and emergencies of mutual concern. While schools are generally safe places for students and staff members, a wide range of offenses are occasionally committed on school grounds1. It is understood and agreed that the commission of certain offenses on school grounds, whether directed at students, school employees, or school grounds, not only undermines the educational environment, but can directly endanger the safety and well-being of members of the school community and thus requires an appropriate and decisive response.

Nature of the Problem. ‌ The 1988, 1992, 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 issues of the Agreement have been designed to ensure cooperation between law enforcement and education officials and ultimately to protect the educational environment. The undersigned parties hereby recognize the need to update the Agreement and to reaffirm the commitment to work together as equal partners in addressing evolving problems and emergencies of mutual concern. While schools are generally safe places for students and staff members, a wide range of offenses are occasionally committed on school grounds1. It is understood and agreed that the commission of certain offenses on school grounds, whether directed at students, school employees, or school grounds, not only undermines the educational environment, but can directly endanger the safety and well-being of members of the school community and thus requires an appropriate and decisive response.