Common use of COMPLAINTS AGAINST PERSONNEL Clause in Contracts

COMPLAINTS AGAINST PERSONNEL. When a complaint is made to the Board or any of its members or school administrators by a party concerning a teacher's conduct or other activities that relate to the teacher's employment duties, the teacher shall be informed of the stated concern by the appropriate administrator. The appropriate administrator and teacher shall attempt to resolve the concern with the complainant. No complaint shall be investigated unless the identity of the complaining party is provided to the teacher, as well as the nature of the complaint. Should the person still not be satisfied and bring the concern to the Board, after hearing the complaint the Board shall refer the complaint to the Superintendent or appropriate administrator for investigation. The teacher shall be so informed and have the right to provide information concerning the issue to the appropriate administrator with rights of representation and due process. Should the issue come again before the Board, the teacher shall be so informed and have the right to provide the Board information concerning the issue, in executive session and with rights of representation. Any meeting with the Board pursuant to this procedure shall be in executive session. If there are any questions concerning the procedure, the teacher has due process rights under the grievance procedure. If the Board or a member of the Board is contacted by a person with a complaint, the Board will advise the person to follow the provisions. However, complaints of suspected child abuse shall be reported as required by Ohio law.