Citizen Complaint. 7.8.1 Citizens' complaints shall not be investigated unless the applicable agency form has been completed and all provisions of the Agency’s Policies and Procedures are complied with. A copy of said complaint will be provided to the affected bargaining unit employee. If the notice could hinder the investigation, the investigator assigned may request, in writing, permission from the Office of the Director not to give this notice. Agency Complaint notices shall contain a list of policy and procedure violations which is limited to those provisions which are clearly, in good faith, relevant to the alleged misconduct.
Citizen Complaint. In order for a citizen complaint to be considered as possible grounds for disciplinary action, it must be reduced to writing and signed by the citizen within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the alleged event upon which the complaint is based. If the incident alleges conduct which, if true, could lead to criminal charges, the thirty (30) day requirement shall not be applicable.
Citizen Complaint. The BOARD agrees that in the case of a complaint on the part of a citizen regarding an ADMINISTRATOR, or a program or an employee he supervises, that such citizen be requested to first discuss the matter with the ADMINISTRATOR, if appropriate, involved before any ADMINISTRATOR not within the unit or the BOARD takes official action on the matter. If an ADMINISTRATOR'S decision is appealed to higher authority, such ADMINISTRATOR shall have the opportunity to provide the necessary background information before any further action is taken on the matter. No action shall be taken in any instance before the ADMINISTRATOR is notified of any citizen complaint and given the opportunity to present information concerning the complaint. Copies of the complaint must be sent to the UNION President before recommendations and actions are taken.
Citizen Complaint. The Board agrees that in the case of a complaint on the part of a citizen regarding an Administrator, or program, or an employee he supervises, such citizen be requested to first discuss the matter with the Administrator involved before any Administrator not within the unit or the Board of Education takes official action on the matter. It is understood and agreed that, if an Administrator's decision is appealed to the Superintendent, such Administrator shall have the opportunity to provide the necessary background information before any further action is taken on the matter. No action shall be taken, in any instance, before the Administrator is notified of any citizen complaint and given the opportunity to present information concerning the complaint.
Citizen Complaint. Whenever a citizen makes a complaint against a member, the Chief or his designee shall request the citizen to put the complaint in writing. If the citizen does not provide a written complaint, the Chief or his designee shall prepare a written summary of the complaint. In the absence of readily available corroborating evidence, anonymous and third-party complaints against members shall not form the basis for investigation and questioning under Section 8.5 and such complaints shall be classified as unfounded.
Citizen Complaint. The Board agrees that in case of a complaint on the part of a citizen regarding a secretary, said citizen will be asked to fast discuss the matter with the secretary’s immediate supervisor for the purpose of resolving the complaint at the local level. If the citizen is not satisfied with the means to be used to resolve the problem, or the results thereof, and takes his/her complaint to a higher authority within the school district administration, the secretary against whom the complaint originated shall be given the opportunity of providing background information either in person, with representation of his/her choice, or by memoranda before any further action is taken on the matter. The secretary shall be informed of the administrator’s recommendation, which shall be issued to the secretary in writing within ten (10) working days of receipt of the date the secretary provides background information. The secretary shall sign a receipt for the administrator’s recommendation and the signature of the secretary shall indicate awareness of the contents of the recommendation but not necessarily agreement therewith. The Superintendent or designee shall determine whether further investigation or disciplinary action shall be taken against the secretary and so notify said secretary within thirty (30) calendar days. In the event that a complaint does not result in disciplinary action, the secretary shall be notified and the complaint will not become a part of the secretary’s personnel file.
Citizen Complaint. The District shall not take any action against an employee on the basis of facts alleged in a citizen complaint unless the District independently confirms the accuracy of the facts alleged and if so confirmed, the affected employee shall be notified within ten (10) working days of the completion of the investigation. The employee shall also be notified of any disciplinary action to be taken against the employee.
Citizen Complaint. The Board and Association recognize the rights and responsibilities of professional staff members to instruct their classes and to use materials which best represent and describe the subject area. In the event that any citizen has a complaint or questions concerning the material or content used in conjunction with a class, the following procedures shall be used to handle such concerns:
Citizen Complaint. The Board agrees that in the case of a complaint on the part of a citizen regarding an Administrator, or a program or an employee he supervises, that such citizen be requested to first discuss the matter with the Administrator, if appropriate, involved before any Administrator not within the unit or the Board takes official action on the matter. If an Administrator'S decision is appealed to a higher authority, such Administrator shall have the opportunity to provide the necessary background information before any further action is taken on the matter. No action shall be taken in any instance before the Administrator is notified of any citizen complaint and given the opportunity to present information concerning the complaint. Copies of the complaint must be sent to the Union President before recommendations and actions are taken.
