Section 11.1.1. 36 As a general rule, the District will follow a progressive discipline procedure. This procedure 37 normally involves a verbal warning followed by a written reprimand, suspension without pay 38 and discharge. However, the district is not bound by a progressive discipline formula in cases 39 of serious offenses. Some offenses, such as stealing or using drugs or alcohol on the job, are 40 regarded as so serious that no specific warning or prior disciplinary action need precede 41 discharge. Employees are presumed to know that such serious offenses may lead directly to 42 discharge. 43
Section 11.1.1. 46 The Association shall be notified by the District of written disciplinary action(s) against an 47 employee.
Section 11.1.1. 15 In the event a formal investigatory interview will be conducted, the District will provide 17 employee and the Association President. 18 19 Disciplinary meetings will be held at a separate time. Twenty-four (24) hour written notice will 20 be given to the employee and the Association President prior to the disciplinary meeting.
Section 11.1.1. 16 Employees who change job classifications within the bargaining unit shall retain their hire dates in the 17 previous classification for a period of one (1) year, notwithstanding that they have acquired a new hire 18 date and a new classification.
Section 11.1.1. 32 Discharge of an employee for just cause may be immediate.
Section 11.1.1. 12 Disciplinary actions by the District will follow a policy of progressive discipline unless the 13 severity or nature of the employee's behavior warrants more serious and immediate actions.
Section 11.1.1. 20 Abuse of sick leave will result in disciplinary action (Cross reference, Article IX: Section 9.1.).
Section 11.1.1. 33 The Administration shall determine the length of each shift. Pay will be granted for work 34 assignment and rest periods only, except as hereinafter provided. A fifteen (15) minute first 35 half and a fifteen (15) minute second half rest period will be allowed for employees assigned 36 more than seven (7) hours of work daily. 37 38 Section 11.1.2. 39 In the event an employee is assigned less than seven (7) hours daily, the employee shall be 40 given a fifteen (15) minute rest period during each three and one-half (3½) hours of work. 41 42 Section 11.1.3. 43 The work week shall be Saturday through Friday for payroll purposes. 44
Section 11.1.1. 24 All necessary employee contributions for the plans above shall be proportionately withheld 25 from the employee's paychecks for the year.
Section 11.1.1. 23 Dental and vision insurance shall be a part of the insurance package for each employee working 24 four (4) or more hours per day, provided such coverage is available from the carrier. Each 25 eligible employee must participate.
