No employee shall be discriminated or retaliated against on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability or sexual orientation; the utilization of benefits authorized by this Agreement or BOARD policy; membership or participation in, or association with the activities of, the UNION; filing grievances or resolving grievances and professional problems; or participation in any committee, council or group, including, but not limited to, the Professional Personnel Leadership Committee, Professional Problems Committee or Local School Council.

By January 1, 2013, the BOARD shall implement, after good faith consultation with the UNION, a systemic plan designed to search for and recruit a racially diverse pool of candidates to fill positions. These efforts shall include training principals and head administrators regarding the implementation of the BOARD’s plan. The BOARD and the UNION shall meet periodically to discuss the plan and assess its implementation. The BOARD shall share relevant data with the UNION as part of the implementation assessment.