Common use of Complaints Against Teachers Clause in Contracts

Complaints Against Teachers. 1. Where a pupil and/or the parent/guardian of a pupil files a complaint with an administrator regarding the conduct, work or decisions of a teacher, and the complaint is such that it does not fall under Article C.27 – Discipline and Dismissal for Misconduct, and the administrator determines that a meeting is necessary, the complaint shall be processed in the following fashion: a. The teacher shall be notified within seventy-two (72) hours of the administrator making the decision that a meeting is necessary. b. The teacher shall be entitled to receive documents, if any, relevant to the complaint prior to the meeting. c. The teacher shall have the opportunity to provide a written reply to the administrator in response to any allegations contained in the complaint. d. The administrator shall convene a meeting/meetings with the teacher, which may include the pupil and/or the parent/guardian to discuss, with the intent to resolve the complaint. The teacher shall have the right to be accompanied by a representative of the Union at this meeting. e. Should the complaint not be resolved at the above meeting(s), the teacher may refer the matter(s) to the Union. f. Should new information lead to an allegation(s), the administrator may choose to proceed with an investigation as per Article C27 – Discipline and Dismissal for Misconduct.