Common use of Discharge and Demotion Clause in Contracts

Discharge and Demotion. A. Discharge, demotion, or other involuntary change in the employment status of a non-tenure bargaining unit member (as defined in Article 1 of this Agreement) shall be for just cause. B. The Association may support a teacher seeking a remedy under either the Tenure procedure, if applicable, or through arbitration; however, should the teacher elect to pursue the Tenure procedure, such election will bar any further or subsequent proceedings under the grievance/arbitration provisions of this Agreement.

Discharge and Demotion. A. Discharge, demotion, or other involuntary change in the employment status of a non-tenure bargaining unit member (as defined in Article 1 of this Agreement) an employee shall be for just cause. However, the just cause standard shall not be applicable to "probationary" employees as defined in Article I of this Agreement. B. The Association may support a teacher seeking a remedy under either the Tenure procedure, if applicable, or through arbitration; however, should the teacher elect to pursue the Tenure procedure, such election will bar any further or subsequent proceedings under the grievance/arbitration provisions of this Agreement.