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8. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES: CONTRACTOR agrees and understands <br />that the work/services performed under this Agreement are performed as an Independent <br />Contractor and not as an employee of RCSD and that CONTRACTOR acquires none of the rights, <br />privileges, powers or advantages of RCSD employees. <br />9. INSURANCE: CONTRACTOR understands the RCSD does not provide liability, <br />malpractice, or workers compensation insurance for the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR <br />is responsible for the maintenance of personal and professional insurance to provide protection for <br />any claims arising out of service under this agreement. The CONTRACTOR will provide proof <br />of insurance and will identify RCSD as an additional insured. <br />10. WAIVER: No delay or omission by either party in exercising any right under this <br />Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that or any other right or prevent a similar subsequent act <br />from constituting a violation of the Agreement. <br />11. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: In connection with the performance <br />of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant <br />for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, physical handicap, or national origin. <br />12. INDEMNIFICATION: CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold <br />harmless RCSD and its officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any and all <br />claims, damages, losses, expenses (including attorney fees), and liability in any way occasional by <br />or arising out of (i) CONTRACTOR's breach of its obligations under this Agreement or (ii) the <br />willful misconduct or any negligent act or omission of CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, <br />anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may <br />be liable, except where caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of RCSD. <br />RCSD agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, <br />agents, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses (including <br />attorney fees), and liability in any way occasioned by or arising out of (i) RCSD's breach of its <br />obligations under this Agreement, or (ii) the willful misconduct or any negligent act or omission <br />of RCSD any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for <br />whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the sole negligence or willful <br />misconduct of CONTRACTOR. <br />The parties expressly agree that any reasonable payment, attorney's fee, cost, or expense <br />COTNRACTOR incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under CONTRACTOR's <br />self-administered worker's compensation is included as a loss, expense, or cost for the purposes <br />of this section. <br />The parties expressly agree that this section shall survive the expiration or early termination of this <br />Agreement. <br />13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Should any dispute arise out of this Agreement, the <br />Parties should meet in mediation and attempt to reach a resolution with the assistance of a mutually <br />acceptable mediator. The costs of the mediator, if any, shall be shared by the CONTRACTOR <br />and RCSD. If a mediated settlement is reached, neither party shall be the prevailing party for the <br />purposes of this settlement. Neither party shall be permitted to file legal action without first <br />meeting in mediation and maintaining a good faith attempt to reach a mediated resolution. <br />ATTY/AGR/2018.226/REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT <br />REV: 09-24-18 DZ <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />