Complaints Against Members. The Board hereby affirms that it will be its policy for the duration of this Agreement to make every reasonable effort to ensure that any complaint, other than one which alleges criminal behaviour, from a person other than a member of the Department, against any member covered by this Agreement, of a nature which could result in suspension, dismissal, demotion or legal action against the member concerned, shall be made in writing to the Board or to the Chief Constable and shall be signed by the complainant setting forth the grounds for the complaint. In every instance where a complaint of the above nature is received, regardless of the form in which it is received, a copy of such complaint or a statement outlining the complaint, and any other documents which lead to a decision to investigate the complaint, shall be submitted to the member concerned forthwith.
Complaints Against Members. The Employer hereby affirms that it will be its policy for the duration of this Agreement to make every reasonable effort to ensure that any complaint, other than one which alleges criminal behaviour, from a person other than a member of the Department, against any member, of a nature which could result in suspension, dismissal, demotion or legal action against the member concerned, shall be made in writing to the Employer or to the Chief Constable and shall be signed by the complainant setting forth the grounds for the complaint. In every instance where a complaint of the above nature is received, regardless of the form in which it is received, a copy of such complaint or a statement outlining the complaint, and any other documents which lead to a decision to investigate the complaint, shall be submitted to the member concerned forthwith. No disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted solely on the basis of an unsigned complaint. In any Employer hearing resulting from any of the aforementioned complaints the member concerned may elect to be represented by legal counsel.
Complaints Against Members. Any complaint regarding a member made to their supervisor or other person in authority above them by a parent, student, or other person which may influence that member's evaluation or which may result in disciplinary action, shall be discussed with that member within seven (7) working days according to the following process:
1. The member shall be apprised of the full nature of the complaint, including the name of the complainant.
2. The member, with the assistance of the immediate supervisor, will attempt, if appropriate under the circumstances, to resolve the matter informally.
3. The member has the right to representation at all levels.
4. Complaints, which are not discussed within seven (7) working days, may not be used in evaluation or any disciplinary action.
5. The foregoing shall have no application to complaints of such a nature that could result in institution of suit or action, either civil or criminal in nature, against the member or the District.
6. Complaints which are not discussed within seven (7) working days, withdrawn, shown to be false, or not sustained by the grievance procedure shall neither be placed in the member's personnel file nor utilized in any evaluation or disciplinary action against the employee.
Complaints Against Members. A. All parent and general public complaints against members should be resolved by personal conferences at the department level. Such conferences should involve those directly concerned with the problem including the member and a representative of the union (if he/she chooses).
B. Attempts to resolve complaints shall begin at the lowest supervisory level as soon as possible; complaints should follow a process of member to supervisor to Superintendent and to the Board. Complaints received at higher levels shall be routed to the lowest level for resolution.
C. The primary focus of all administrators and members in this regard will be on the prompt and equitable resolution of problems.
D. Complaints shall not be used in the required evaluation process unless the subject(s) of the complaint is verified by and in accordance with the evaluation procedure.
E. After review by the Board/designee, documentation related to the complaint, including written complaints, shall be provided to the member if such a complaint could lead to discipline.
Complaints Against Members. 1. When a formal complaint is made, either orally or in writing, to the Board of Education, any of its members, or a school administrator by a person concerning a teacher's conduct or other activities that relate to the teacher's contract, using common sense judgment, the teacher shall be informed of the stated concern by the appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator and/or teacher shall attempt to resolve the concern with the person.
2. Should the complainant still not be satisfied and bring the concern to a Board of Education meeting, the teacher shall be so informed and have the right to provide the Board of Education with information concerning the issue in executive session and with rights of representation and due process.
3. In no case shall such a complaint be grounds for action or reprimand or discipline against a teacher without the teacher having prior notice that would allow a reasonable period of time for the teacher to attempt to resolve the concern, be provided a hearing with representation if requested, or provide information on the issue to the administration.
4. This procedure will also be applied to complaints involving supplemental contracts.
Complaints Against Members. Any complaint or written document regarding a bargaining unit member made to or given to a Board member or administrator by any other person shall be brought to the attention of the member if the complaint or written document is to form the basis of any disciplinary action toward the member, or if the complaint or written document is to be placed in the member's personnel file, in which case, a copy shall be given to the member, and the member shall acknowledge receipt thereof.
Complaints Against Members. A. Before an administrator makes a parental or community complaint about a member a matter of written record, the administrator shall hold a conference with the member to inform him/her of the substance of the complaint, the identity of the complainant, and the approximate date(s) and conduct involved.
B. No anonymous complaints or concerns against a member shall be used as the basis for termination of employment or become a matter of written record.
C. The Board shall not entertain a formal complaint about a member's performance from someone who is not employed by the Board unless the complaint has been raised through appropriate administrative channels. Administrative procedures shall begin with a conference between the complainant and the appropriate building principal and an opportunity for the member to confer with that building principal to discuss the complaint. If the complaint is not resolved at this conference, the member shall have the right to Association representation at the next conference.
X. If the complaint is presented formally to the Board after the member/administrator conference, the member may have Association representation in presenting his/her position to the Board.
Complaints Against Members. A. Community and school communication ideally should be such that most complaints may be resolved through personal conferences at the school level. Various avenues of contact between bargaining unit member, pupil, parent, principal, and other appropriate staff personnel should be pursued before using the formal procedures outlined below.
B. The person receiving the complaint should refer the complainant to the member affected who shall meet with the complainant to attempt to resolve the complaint. If the complainant refuses to meet with the member the complainant shall be referred to the building principal who will attempt to resolve the complaint by meeting with the member and the parent separately if necessary. If a conference takes place between the complaining party and the member but such conference does not lead to understanding and resolution of concerns involved, a parent may pursue further action by submitting a complaint in writing to the principal of the school.
C. The principal will give a copy of the written complaint to the bargaining unit member.
D. If a parent refuses to put a complaint in writing then the matter will be considered closed unless the administration believes the matter should be investigated further.
E. Should the parent bypass either of the above steps the principal will redirect the parent to begin with the appropriate step.
F. Upon receipt of the written complaint the principal will investigate the allegations and determine what action, if any, should be taken based upon the allegations in the complaint. Unsubstantiated complaints shall not be placed in the member personnel file and may be maintained in the principal’s anecdotal file maintained in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1347.
G. Further action concerning the complaint will be limited to the following procedures:
1. If requested by the complainant or the bargaining unit member, a meeting involving the bargaining unit member, the principal and the complainant will be arranged at a mutually convenient time to discuss the complaint.
2. If the complaint is unresolved it may be appealed to the appropriate supervisor or the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.
3. a. If it is not resolved at that level it may be appealed to the Superintendent and the member may be accompanied by a bargaining unit representative of his/her choosing.
Complaints Against Members. Any complaint regarding a member made to a Board member or an administrator/supervisor by a parent, student, staff, or member which might lead to disciplinary action against a member shall be called to the attention of the member through proper channels as soon as possible after the complaint was lodged. The complaining party shall be permitted to express his/her complaint and may be asked to discuss the matter with the member involved in an attempt to resolve any differences before any action is taken. The disposition shall be reported to the administrator/supervisor concerned. If, as a result of a parent, student, staff, or member complaint, administrative or disciplinary action is to be taken, the affected member shall be notified prior to such action being taken and the affected member shall also be afforded an opportunity to discuss such action with the administration.
Complaints Against Members. The Patrol agrees to maintain all rights and privileges granted by the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Kansas, for all unit members.
