Common use of Complaints Against Bargaining Unit Members Clause in Contracts

Complaints Against Bargaining Unit Members. The following procedures are to ensure that a citizen’s complaint is given respectful attention, that the integrity of the educational program is upheld and that the bargaining unit member’s rights are protected. Complaints about bargaining unit members will be investigated fully and fairly; however, before any such complaint is investigated, it must be submitted in writing and signed. Bargaining Unit Members shall receive a copy of any written complaint. Charges or complaints that are made anonymously shall be disregarded. A. The matter must initially be addressed to the concerned staff member who shall discuss it promptly with the complainant and attempt to resolve the complaint by providing a reasoned explanation or taking appropriate action within his/her authority and District administrative guidelines. If appropriate, the staff member shall report the matter and whatever action he/she may have taken to his/her immediate supervisor. B. If accusations are made to any administrator against any teacher, it is the responsibility of the administration to inform the teacher and, if warranted, to investigate such charges. If accusations are made directly to a member(s) of the Board of Education, it will be referred to the school administration and addressed as above. C. If the complaint is not resolved at Step B, it shall be discussed by the complainant with the staff member’s principal. Either the complainant, the staff member, or the administrator may request a meeting of all parties involved. D. If a satisfactory solution is not achieved by discussion with the principal, the Superintendent will attempt to resolve the complaint by meeting with the complainant. E. Should the matter still not be resolved the complainant shall request, in writing, a meeting by the Board. The Board, after reviewing all material relating to the case, shall grant a hearing before the Board in Executive Session. F. At each level of these meetings, the teacher may be accompanied by legal counsel and/or representation of his/her choosing. G. These procedural steps shall not be required when an accusation is made in accordance with ORC 2151.421 requiring the reporting of injury and neglect of children nor in the case of an official investigation.

Complaints Against Bargaining Unit Members. The following procedures are to ensure that a citizen’s complaint is given respectful attention, that the integrity of the educational program is upheld and that the bargaining unit member’s rights are protected. Complaints about bargaining unit members will be investigated fully and fairly; however, before any such complaint is investigated, it must be submitted in writing and signed. Bargaining Unit Members shall receive a copy of any written complaint. Charges or complaints that are made anonymously shall be disregarded. A. The matter must initially be addressed to the concerned staff member who shall discuss it promptly with the complainant and attempt to resolve the complaint by providing a reasoned explanation or taking appropriate action within his/her authority and District administrative guidelines. If appropriate, the staff member shall report the matter and whatever action he/she may have taken to his/her immediate supervisor. B. If accusations are made to any administrator against any teacher, it is the responsibility of the administration to inform the teacher and, if warranted, to investigate such charges. If accusations are made directly to a member(s) of the Board of Education, it will be referred to the school administration and addressed as above. C. If the complaint is not resolved at Step B, it shall be discussed by the complainant with the staff member’s principal. Either the complainant, the staff member, or the administrator may request a meeting of all parties involved. D. If a satisfactory solution is not achieved by discussion with the principal, the Superintendent will attempt to resolve the complaint by meeting with the complainant. a written request for a conference shall be submitted to the Superintendent. This request will include: the specific nature of the complaint and a brief statement of facts giving rise to it; the respect in which it is alleged that the complainant (or child of the complainant) has been affected adversely; the action which the complainant wishes taken and the reasons why it is felt that such action be taken. E. The Superintendent will attempt to resolve the complaint by meeting with the complainant. The Board shall be advised of the resolution. F. Should the matter still not be resolved the complainant shall request, in writing, a meeting by the Board. The Board, after reviewing all material relating to the case, shall grant a hearing before the Board in Executive Session. F. G. At each level of these meetings, the teacher may be accompanied by legal counsel and/or representation of his/her choosing. G. H. These procedural steps shall not be required when an accusation is made in accordance with ORC 2151.421 requiring the reporting of injury and neglect of children nor in the case of an official investigation.