ARTICLE VI
Hold Harmless Provision

C. Hold Harmless Provision
 
In the event of any legal action against the Board brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this Article, the Association agrees to defend such action, at its own expense and through its own counsel, provided:
 
1. The Board notifies the Association promptly in writing and permits the Association to intervene as a party if it so desires.
 
2. The Board gives full and complete cooperation to the Association and its counsel in securing and giving evidence, obtaining witnesses and making relevant information available at both trial and all appellate levels.
 
3. The Association shall indemnify and hold harmless the Board, its members, officers, agents and Teachers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken by the Board for the purposes of complying with the above provisions of this Article, or in reliance of any list, notice, certification, affidavit, or assignment furnished under any of such provisions.
 
D. It is expressly understood that this hold harmless provision will not apply to any claim, demand, suit or other form of liability which may arise as a result of willful misconduct by the Board.