BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. Any Bargaining Unit Member who is absent because of injury inflicted by a Xxxxxxx Community Schools’ student or his/her parent or legal guardian as a result of an employment related activity, shall receive the difference between his/her weekly net income and the amount to which he/she is entitled under provisions of Worker’s Compensation Laws for a period up to ten (10) weeks. Beyond the (10) weeks, such differential payments would be charged against compensable leave on a pro-rata basis at the Bargaining Unit Member’s option.
B. The Board will reimburse Bargaining Unit Members the current value of any clothing or other personal property destroyed or damaged as the result of negligence of the District or assault and/or battery upon the Bargaining Unit Member in the course of his/her employment unless such loss is covered by insurance or reimbursement is obtained from other sources. Reimbursement of amounts above five dollars ($5.00) and up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per occurrence will be paid.
C. The Board will provide a designated off-street parking area exclusively for all school employees.
D. No complaint arising from a Bargaining Unit Member’s performance of duties as an employee of the Xxxxxxx Community Schools by any parent or pupil shall become a part of the bargaining Unit Member’s personnel file without such complaint first being reduced to writing and a copy furnished to the Bargaining Unit Member, being reviewed at a hearing in which the participants shall include the involved Bargaining Unit Member, an Association representative, the Bargaining Unit Member’s immediate supervisor, and the Superintendent of Schools. If after such review, the complaint is to be made part of the Bargaining Unit Member’s personnel file, the Bargaining Unit Member shall be given a copy of the complaint and shall have the opportunity to make comments on the file copy. A transcript of the entire hearing may be taken at the election and expense of the Bargaining Unit Member and made part of the file at the Bargaining Unit Member’s election.
E. The Board will provide lounges for the use of Bargaining Unit Members in each building.
F. Each building shall be appropriately equipped with First Aid items necessary for the safety of students and employees.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. Generally, bargaining unit members will not be assigned to work in a building alone as part of their regular work assignment, although under some circumstances this may be necessary.
B. Job related assault upon an on-duty bargaining unit member shall be promptly reported to the immediate supervisor. The Board will assist the bargaining unit member in dealing with law enforcement and judicial authorities. Such Board assistance shall include legal assistance, subject to the limits of the Board's liability insurance, provided that the bargaining unit member is not judged the guilty party in the incident.
C. Time lost by a bargaining unit member for a job related assault shall not be charged against the bargaining unit member's sick leave provided that the bargaining unit member is not judged guilty in the incident and for the period not covered by the Board's Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
D. In the event a written complaint or charge is made against a bargaining unit member, the bargaining unit member shall be given information with respect thereto and with respect to any investigation conducted by the Board if the complaint or charge is to be the basis of, or included in any disciplinary action.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. The subject of communication between parents and the school is paramount to maintaining a good school-community relationship. It is most beneficial to all parties that school complaints be resolved through face-to-face conferences. Conventional contacts between a bargaining unit member, pupils’ parents, supervisors, director, and other persons involved will be utilized in resolving complaints.
B. Any formal written complaint about a bargaining unit member by any person shall be reported as soon as possible to the bargaining unit member in writing by the person receiving the complaint.
C. Disciplinary action will not be taken based on complaints from individuals unless the Board has independently determined that sufficient evidence exists to support such action.
D. If the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties involved, the alleged problem will be referred to the Superintendent for further investigation and a conference with said parties. In like manner, the issue, if not resolved, will be referred to the Board.
E. Any criticism of a bargaining unit member by an administrator, or another agent of the employer shall be made in a discreet manner and never in the presence of students, relatives of students, other bargaining unit members (other than Association representatives), or at public gatherings. Any criticism of an administrator or support staff by a bargaining unit member shall be made in a discreet manner and never in the presence of students, relatives of students, other bargaining unit members, or at public gatherings. All critiques made shall be confidential to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the public records laws.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. No secretarial employee shall be left alone in the building after 8:00 p.m.
B. Bargaining Unit Members shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks, which endanger their health, safety, or well-being. The employer shall produce at the onset of each school year a health and safety training schedule that provides in-service opportunities to all bargaining unit members on topics including, but not limited to, disbursement of medications, handling of blood borne pathogens, and crisis response.
C. The employer shall support and assist Bargaining Unit Members with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline of students in the Bargaining Unit Member's assigned work area. The employer or its designated representative shall take reasonable steps to correct the situation when a Bargaining Unit Member requests assistance with students who are disruptive or who repeatedly violate rules and regulations. Bargaining Unit Members may use such force with a student as is permitted under the Corporal Punishment Act then in effect.
D. If any Bargaining Unit Member is assaulted while on duty, it shall be promptly reported to his/her immediate supervisor. If the supervisor is not available, the central administration office shall be called. The Board will render all reasonable non-economic assistance to the Bargaining Unit Member in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. At the request of the Bargaining Unit Member, the Administration shall authorize the school attorney to conduct an initial consultation with the member at no cost to the Bargaining Unit Member.
E. If a complaint or charge is made by any person or group of persons against a Bargaining Unit Member, administration will immediately review the complaint or charge to determine whether a full investigation is warranted. If administration determines a full investigation is warranted, administration will not complete said investigation without first interviewing the member regarding the allegations. Upon completion of the full investigation, the Bargaining Unit Member shall be given full information with respect to the investigation conducted by the administration, once said investigation is completed. This shall include, but not be limited to the name of the complainant and any witnesses, date of complaint and/or incident and specific nature of complaint.
F. Bargaining Unit Members shall not be held responsible for ...
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. No Bargaining Unit Member shall be left in a building alone.
B. Any case of assault upon a Bargaining Unit Member shall be promptly reported to the Board. The Board will reimburse the Bargaining Unit Member for the cost of legal counsel up to $500 to advise the individual of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the Bargaining Unit Member in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. Time lost by a Bargaining Unit Member in connection with any incident mentioned in this Article shall not be charged against the Bargaining Unit Member's sick leave even though the regular gross earnings shall be maintained.
D. The Board shall reimburse Bargaining Unit Members for any loss, damage, or destruction of clothing or personal property while on duty. However, the Board will not be obligated to pay if the employee is negligent.
E. In the event a complaint or charge is made by any person or group not employed by the Board against any Bargaining Unit Member, the Bargaining Unit Member shall be given full information with respect thereto and with respect to any investigation conducted by the Board, unless prohibited by law.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. No non-probationary Bargaining Unit Member shall be disciplined or discharged without just cause. It is agreed and understood that, under normal circumstances, the following progressive system of discipline shall be followed in disciplining non-probationary employees:
1. Verbal warning by supervisor or appropriate administrator with written notice kept by supervisor
2. Written reprimand by supervisor or appropriate administrator included in personnel file
3. Suspension with or without pay
4. Dismissal It is recognized that the seriousness of a problem may cause the problem to be dealt with at a higher level than in the order of discipline as listed above.
B. A member shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present during any disciplinary action. An opportunity for representation shall be afforded when requested by the member.
C. In the event a complaint is made by any person or group against any Bargaining Unit Member, the Board shall notify the Bargaining Unit Member prior to placing said complaint in the Bargaining Unit Member's personnel file and the Bargaining Unit Member shall be allowed to write a rebuttal to be attached to any complaint placed in their personnel file.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. Every effort will be made to assure that no bargaining unit member shall be forced to work in a building alone.
B. Any case of assault upon a bargaining unit member shall be promptly reported to the Board. The Board will advise the individual of her/his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the bargaining unit member in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. The Board shall provide bargaining unit members disposable smocks to be used when dealing with students where bodily fluids are present.
D. In the event a disciplinary action is contemplated as a result of a complaint or charge made by any person or group, not employed by the Board, against any bargaining unit member, the individual shall be given full information with respect thereto and with respect to any investigation conducted by the Board.
E. The Board shall provide training for bargaining unit members assigned to work with medically fragile students or students identified as AI, SMI, SXI, or TMI who previously would have been placed in center programs. The administration and the Association will meet to discuss the appropriate training.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. The Board recognizes its responsbility to give all reasonable support and assistance to Bargaining Unit Members with respect to maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. The District agrees to provide legal services and pay fees and expenses where civil or criminal action is brought against an employee based on disciplinary action taken against any pupil of the District while the employee is in the discharge of his/her duties within the scope of his/her employment,
B. The Association agrees that, to receive this protection, an employee must deliver the original or a copy of any summons, complaint, process, notice, or other paper received by him/her to the Superintendent within ten (10) days after being served, endorsed with the time and manner of service or delivery of the same to him/her. |
C. In the event a bargaining unit member is threatened, either verbally or physically, or assaulted by a student, the bargaining unit member shall immediately report the incident orally to the building administrator. As soon as possible after the incident, the bargaining unit member shall also provide a written report of the incident to the building administrator. The report shall include the name(s) of the student(s) involved, the time and location of the incident, witness(es) to the incident, and a full account of the events that transpired.
D. In the event that a complaint is made against a bargaining unit member, the District shall advise the bargaining unit member of the nature of the complaint and the initiation of any investigation, if one occurs. At such time as is deemed appropriate by the District, but in no event more than two (2) school days following completion of the investigation, the bargaining unit member shall be advised of the result of the investigation. Upon the bargaining unit member’s request, the Association representative(s) may be present.
BARGAINING UNIT MEMBER PROTECTION. A. Any case of assault upon a Bargaining Unit Member in conjunction with his/her responsibilities to the School District shall be promptly reported to the Board. The Board will provide the Bargaining Unit Member with legal counsel to advise the individual of her/his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the Bargaining Unit Member in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
B. If a bargaining unit member is entitled to workers' compensation benefits as a result of an assault covered by section "A" and is required to miss work due to his/her injuries, then the Board will pay the bargaining unit member the difference between his/her normal wages and workers' compensation benefits for the first thirty (30) days of absence.
C. The Board shall reimburse Bargaining Unit Members for any loss, damage or destruction of clothing or glasses while on duty not covered by the employee’s personal vision insurance, if the Bargaining Unit Member is not negligent, up to $50 per incident.
