COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT Sample Clauses

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. A. Communication between the community and the school ideally should be such that most complaints may be resolved through personal conferences at the school level. Various avenues of contact between the employee, pupil, parent, Principal and other appropriate staff personnel should be pursued before using the formal procedures outlined below. If such conferences do not lead to understanding the resolution of problems involved, a parent may pursue further action by submitting a complaint against an employee which must be submitted in writing to the Principal or supervisor of an employee of the school. The Principal or supervisor of any employee shall give a copy to the employee. Likewise, the employee may request in writing to the Principal or supervisor of an employee that such a written complaint must be filed or the matter shall be considered closed. The Principal or supervisor of an employee shall give a copy to the parent.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. A. Communication between the community and the school ideally should be such that most complaints may be resolved through personal conference at the school level. Whenever a complaint, whether orally or written, is made by a student, parent of a student, or any member of the public concerning a teacher’s professional conduct, service or character, the teacher shall be immediately made aware of the complaint. The teacher shall meet with the principal concerning any complaint prior to meeting with the complainant(s). The teacher, complainant(s) and the principal shall attempt to resolve the complaint(s). If such conferences do not lead to understanding and resolution of problems involved, a parent may pursue further action only by submitting a complaint against a teacher, which must be submitted in writing and signed by the complainant, to the principal of the school. The principal shall immediately give a copy to the teacher. Likewise, the teacher may request, in writing, to the principal, that such complaint must be in writing or the matter shall be considered closed. B. Further action concerning the complaint shall be initiated by the following procedure: 1. If requested by the complainant or the teacher, a meeting involving the teacher, the principal, and the complainant will be arranged at a mutually convenient time to discuss the complaint. 2. If it is not resolved at that level, it may be appealed to the Superintendent. 3. If it is still unresolved, it may be appealed to the Board. C. In each of the steps above, a teacher may request and be accompanied by Association counsel and/or Association representative. Any conference regarding such complaints shall be private. D. A bargaining unit member’s confidential personnel file shall not be open to the public, news media, or their agents, except as required by ORC 149.43. If anyone other than authorized school personnel or Board members request to see a bargaining unit member’s personnel file, the member shall be notified in compliance with Article 8-Personnel Files of this Agreement. The bargaining unit member and/or Association Representative shall have the right to be present at the viewing of his/her file.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. A. The complaining parent should first meet in conference with the appropriate building principal. B. If necessary, the parent may then request a meeting with the involved teacher and the building principal. The Superintendent may be involved at the request of the principal. C. The matter may be taken to the Board of Education as a last resort. If this occurs, the involved teacher will be notified and included in all discussion. D. Charges or complaints that are made anonymously shall be disregarded. It is the administrator’s responsibility to protect the bargaining unit member.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. A. All individuals expressing a concern regarding a unit member shall be encouraged by the Administration to attempt to resolve such concerns on an informal level with the member prior to pursuing further procedures. The unit member will be immediately advised of any complaint and the identity of the complainant. B. If not resolved with the bargaining unit member alone, complaints against a bargaining unit member shall be handled informally by the bargaining unit member’s Principal at his/her discretion. Any complaint which is originally directed to the attention of the Administrative Assistant, Superintendent or Board Members shall be directed back to the attention of the Principal for handling under this procedure. C. When a review of the problem indicates to the Principal that the problem has not been resolved, the Principal will meet with the bargaining unit member to discuss the problem or may, at the discretion of the Principal, meet with the complainant and the bargaining unit member together. D. If the problem still remains unresolved, the complainant may address the problem to the Administrative Assistant who may, at his/her discretion, meet with the bargaining unit member, the complainant and the Principal, or any of the above. E. If the problem continues to remain unresolved, the complainant may address the problem to the Superintendent. A report of the complaint shall be made available to the bargaining unit member. The bargaining unit member shall be provided the opportunity to respond, in writing, to the complainant’s problem. Such response shall be forwarded to the Superintendent for his consideration. The Superintendent may, at his/her discretion, make a written determination of the problem, which shall be furnished to both the complainant and the bargaining unit member. F. Should a reprimand or any disciplinary action involving the bargaining unit member be anticipated by the bargaining unit member, under this procedure, the bargaining unit member shall have the opportunity to be accompanied by an Association representative at all levels of the procedure set forth above. The Administration also reserves the right to have representation at all such levels of the procedure.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. 9.01 Whenever a verbal or written complaint is made by a student, parent of a student, or any member of the public concerning a bargaining unit member's professional conduct, service, or character, the bargaining unit member shall be immediately notified of the complaint, and the principal and the bargaining unit member shall attempt to resolve the complaint. 9.02 If the complaints continue, the principal will attempt to resolve the complaint by arranging a conference with the bargaining unit member and the complainant(s). 9.03 If the complaint is still unresolved, the complainant shall be advised, by the principal, of his/her rights to submit a written complaint against the bargaining unit member to the Superintendent of the school district. The Superintendent will set up and conduct a meeting involving the bargaining unit member, the principal, and the complaining party. If such meeting is called, the bargaining unit member and administrator shall, at his/her choice, be accompanied by a representative of his/her choosing. Conferences regarding such complaint shall be closed to the public. If a written decision is issued, the bargaining unit member and complainant shall receive a written copy of the Superintendent's decision five (5) working days following the conference. The Board may schedule a hearing with both parties present to make their presentation, if the problem is not resolved by the Superintendent's decision. The bargaining unit member shall have the right to be accompanied by a representative(s) of his/her choosing. Such hearings shall be in executive session.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. 1. If a parent or other member of the community makes an oral or written complaint about a teacher, no record of such complaint may be placed in the teacher’s file unless the Superintendent or building principal has first notified the teacher of the complaint. The teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent or principal to discuss the complaint. The teacher may place a written response in his/her file if any community member’s complaint is recorded in his/her file. Anonymous complaints will be disregarded. 2. If a teacher feels an oral or written complaint about the teacher may lead to disciplinary or legal action, the teacher may have a representative of his/her choice at the meeting with the administrator to discuss the oral or written complaint.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. If a parent or other member of the community makes an oral or written complaint about a classified employee, no record of such complaint may be placed in the employee’s file unless the Superintendent or building principal has first notified the employee of the complaint. The employee may request a meeting with the Superintendent or principal to discuss the complaint. The employee may place a written response in his/her file if any community member’s complaint is recorded in his/her file. Anonymous complaints will be disregarded.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. A. If a parent or other member of the community makes an oral or written complaint about a teacher, no record of such complaint may be placed in the teacher’s file unless the Superintendent or building principal has first notified the teacher of the complaint. The teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent or principal to discuss the complaint. The teacher may place a written response in his/her file if any community member’s complaint is recorded in his/her file. Any complaint(s) made via social media found to be credible by the Board/designee may be investigated. Anonymous complaints will be disregarded. B. If a teacher feels an oral or written complaint about the teacher may lead to disciplinary or legal action, the teacher may have a representative of his/her choice at the meeting with the administrator to discuss the oral or written complaint. C. Complaints against teachers are best handled and resolved as close to their origin as possible. Such complaints shall be fully, fairly, and timely investigated. If any action is taken against the teacher or a reprimand is placed in a teacher’s file, the teacher shall have the right to request to meet with all involved parties. D. When an administrator determines there has been a formal, false accusation/complaint made by a student about a bargaining unit member with the intent to cause malice, the administrator will write a disposition to the bargaining unit member regarding the outcome of the investigation. E. No teacher shall be verbally reprimanded for past conduct in front of fellow teachers or students.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. 21.01 All complaints against or involving school personnel shall be introduced in the school of the staff member who is the object of the complaint by contacting the principal of the building in person, email or telephone by the parent(s) or legal guardian involved. 21.02 When a review of the problem indicates that further action is required, an attempt shall be made to have the complainant meet the particular staff member involved. When a meeting is not feasible, the principal and or parent/guardian will compile a detailed, written explanation of the complaint and will notify the staff member. The principal will then review the problem with the complainant. If at any time during the meeting with the complainant, the individual produces a taped conversation between the staff member and complainant, the principal shall call in the staff member involved to listen to the tape recording. In the event the staff member is not available, another meeting shall be set that will allow the teacher and their FACT representative the opportunity to be present and listen to the taped conversation as well as view and obtain a copy of the written complaint. Based on the detailed information, along with the staff member’s response/proof, the principal will render judgment. The affected staff member will be informed of this judgment within two (2) workdays. 21.03 If the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome at this level, he/she may appeal, in writing, to the Superintendent within five (5) calendar days for further review. If additional review or action appears warranted, the principal and staff member will be notified within ten (10) work days of the Superintendent being advised of the warranted review. If the timeline needs extended, the teacher will be notified by the Superintendent of the need for extension and the approximate date of completion, not to exceed one month. 21.04 The Board of Education in Executive Session will receive written reports from the particular school principal and teacher involved as well as from the Superintendent, outlining the procedures followed and the recommendation at each level of the lower levels. The Board will conduct a hearing with all parties present. Each party may be represented by an individual of their choice. The Board will render a decision no later than five (5) school days following the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Failure of the Board to respond within this time period shall indicate that the matter has be...

COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. Complaints of pupils, parents, and/or other community members against a bargaining unit member will be handled through the Avon school administrators in the following manner: