DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A TEACHER. It is agreed by both parties that informal disciplinary actions are the first steps taken in constructive discipline; and, are to be taken by administrators in situations of a minor nature involving violation of a rule, regulation, or safety practice. The Board agrees that information concerning proposed disciplinary actions is privileged information. The teacher may divulge such information for the purpose of consulting with or obtaining representation from the Association. In formal disciplinary actions an oral reprimand will be the first level of discipline and will be conducted in private. The specific incident shall be cited, and the teacher shall be permitted to respond to the proposed disciplinary action. The next step in formal disciplinary action shall be a written reprimand which may be included in the teacher’s personnel file. The teacher shall be advised that he/she has the right to respond and that any response shall be attached to the written reprimand. All material concerning disciplinary action will be removed from the teacher's files after the third year. A conference between the administrator and teacher will be held prior to any recommendation to the Board regarding disciplinary action. The teacher may request that a representative of their choice be allowed in the conference but the representative may do nothing more than listen. Disciplinary actions shall be administered promptly within a 30-day period following the incident unless binding legal restrictions prevent compliance within this time line. If a complaint regarding a certified staff member is not called to the attention of the certified staff member within 30 days of receipt by administrators, unless legally restrained, such complaint will not be used in disciplinary actions, dismissal or non-renewal. The administering of discipline for a given incident does not preclude the administration from referencing said incident should a pattern occur thereby establishing a need for action based upon repeated incidents.
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