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 his or her supervisor or other person in authority above him/her 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:
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).
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. OF THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Communication between the community and the school ideally should be such that most complaints may be resolved through personal conferences at the school level. In facilitating the prompt accomplishment of results in this area the following procedure is recommended. If complaints are: Associated with a particular school they shall be taken (1) to the principal. The principal will first discuss the concern or complaint with the teacher. If requested by the complainant or the teacher, a meeting involving the teacher, the principal, and the complainant will be arranged. If it is not resolved at that level, it shall be taken (2) to the Superintendent. Associated with personnel to whom statement "A" does not directly refer, they shall be taken to the Superintendent. In Steps B and C above, the parent and teacher may request and be accompanied by counsel and/or representative of his/her choosing. Conferences regarding such complaints shall be private.
